Permaculture in New Zealand

This is the third one day module for a permaculture design certificate which will be run over 12 weekends throughout 2010 plus the design presentation. Each session will give an overview of permaculture ethics & principles before starting the module. Participants can either choose to complete the certificate or choose certain modules of interest without receiving the certificate. For full program check www.permaham.boo.co.nz Module fee: sliding scale $60 / module for beneficiaries & those completing the certificate. $120 / module for full employment. The certicate can be completed over to 2 year period but the first 2 modules must be done first. Please be aware that the fees will probably increase next year.

 Soils and Gardening Nature of soils and soil structure; soil testing (visual assessment and plant indications); soil/plant/animal relationships; composting; revitalisation aids (seaweed, rockdusts, EM, biodynamics, etc.) Gardening layout & design(sun, shelter, access, companion planting, rotation, green manures); garden preparation (digging or no-dig, mulching); garden types and relationships; plant health & diseases/pests/predators; weed management; seed saving; aquaculture. Water harvesting & irrigation