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Permaculture:
A Design
Workshop for Women on
Self-Reliant Living
September 7-9,
2001
Pragtri
Farm Arlington, Washington
Permaculture is a whole
systems method of design that offers guidelines for ways we can create
a more permanent culture by conserving resources in all aspects of
living. By considering the 'big picture' of thoughtful
integration of land, water, plants, people, animals, shelter,
technologies and community, productive self-reliant environments
evolve.
The purpose of this workshop is to create a comfortable, supportive
environment for women to learn Permaculture philosophy, principles,
strategies, and sample techniques.
During this workshop, we will concentrate on practical examples of how
to design efficient, productive, and beautiful surroundings.
There will be a special focus on grey water systems and
multi-functional hedgerows.
Location: Pragtri Farm is a 20 acre land trust
in the foot hills of the North Cascades. There are woodlands,
pastures, a pond, orchard, and gardens.
Topics included:
o Observation skills and
site analysis
o Natural cycles and pattern recognition
o Plant identification
o Water harvesting
o Soil building
o Edible landscaping, organic gardening, and tools
o Animal husbandry
o Tree crops and sustainable forestry
o Appropriate technology and housing
o Urban strategies
o Economics
o Community networking
"One of the
most informative three days I've spent anywhere."
Marian Gleason
Instructor: Jude Hobbs
Since 1982,
through her business, Cascadia Landscape Design, Jude has offered
environmental design solutions for urban and rural settings. As
a designer, horticulturist, and instructor, her focus is on soil
building, water harvesting and selecting the right plants for the
right place. Jude has authored a Guide to Multi-functional
Hedgerows.
She tends a forest garden in Eugene, Or.
Fee: $140.
This includes instruction, handouts, camping, and
food. Limited work trades available.