A two-day course covering the essentials needed for an endlessly rewarding adventure. This course has been specifically designed for people wishing to buy
land upon which they intend to create a
sustainable lifestyle. Whilst being a positive fulfilment of long-dreamt plans, this change of lifestyle can also seem quite daunting when you are suddenly having to recognise and accommodate your needs successfully. The subjects covered in the course include –
Land Observation and Evaluation - learning to "read" your landscape.
The Permaculture Perspective - an introduction to the principles and design methods of this holistic approach to sustainability.
Soil - how to assess and improve it.
Sustainable Living - developing self-sufficiency in food and
energy Greywater Systems - creating a constructed wetland treatment
pond
Organic and Ecological Gardening - working with nature to produce....
Building with Natural Materials - adobe, strawbale, cordwood...
Food Preserving - drying, storing, bottling, pickling etc.
Land Design Skills – how to represent your ideas on paper.
Places are limited. To reserve a place on the course, contact us either through our email address -
mail@varzeavivapermaculture.com - or by telephone (00351) 282 995060. Evenings are best for telephone calls.
Thanks
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