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WARM EARTH MAGAZINE

WARM EARTH MAGAZINE

No. 85 July/August 2009

With the vegie garden in hibernation in many parts of Australia, we have produced a special winter edition – Towards Self Sufficiency. You'll find lots of helpful articles about living better for less and ideas for simple, sustainable living. There are also two stories from ALS members titled Sustainable Living in Sydney and A Country Girl at Heart. For more information visit our website at www.warmearth.com.au

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Upcoming Events

17 July 2009
18:00 Transition Town Course - Sunshine Coast
  Eumundi

Become part of this exciting international community movement. Explore positive solutions and actions on climate change and peak oil. Learn how to move your community from fossil fuel dependency to local resilience. Required training to become an official Transition Initiative. Cost is $220 includes handouts, Friday night shared meal of locally grown organic food, morning teas, coffee and certificate of attendance. Part of the Pathways to Resilience education program.


18 July 2009
9:00 Transition Town Course - Sunshine Coast
  Eumundi

Become part of this exciting international community movement. Explore positive solutions and actions on climate change and peak oil. Learn how to move your community from fossil fuel dependency to local resilience. Required training to become an official Transition Initiative. Cost is $220 includes handouts, Friday night shared meal of locally grown organic food, morning teas, coffee and certificate of attendance. Camping on site is available for an extra cost


19 July 2009
9:00 Transition Town Course - Sunshine Coast
  Eumundi

Become part of this exciting international community movement. Explore positive solutions and actions on climate change and peak oil. Learn how to move your community from fossil fuel dependency to local resilience. Required training to become an official Transition Initiative. Cost is $220 includes handouts, Friday night shared meal of locally grown organic food, morning teas, coffee and certificate of attendance.


25 July 2009
9:00 Intro to Permaculture course
  Sydney, NSW

25-26 July 2009 - Sydney NSW A two-day, weekend course held in central Sydney. The basics of Permaculture design and a bunch of practical skills that will help activate you towards living sustainably and responsibly, wherever you may live... Over this weekend you will learn how to apply pro-active, sustainable design techniques to your immediate environment - whether you live in an inner city apartment, a quarter-acre block, or a rural property. Covering organic food production, system design (and re-design) for comfort and lower energy consumption, and ideas on how to approach a sustainable and positive community existence within your neighbourhood. Come and learn practical strategies to better care and provide for yourself, your family and the planet. A jam-packed weekend of information, techniques, a site visit to Sydney's oldest Community Permaculture Garden and great feasts of organic food, all within a comfortable walk from public transport. http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/introduction-to-permaculture-sydney-jul-09.html


26 July 2009
9:00 Intro to Permaculture course
  Sydney, NSW

25-26 July 2009 - Sydney NSW A two-day, weekend course held in central Sydney. The basics of Permaculture design and a bunch of practical skills that will help activate you towards living sustainably and responsibly, wherever you may live... Over this weekend you will learn how to apply pro-active, sustainable design techniques to your immediate environment - whether you live in an inner city apartment, a quarter-acre block, or a rural property. Covering organic food production, system design (and re-design) for comfort and lower energy consumption, and ideas on how to approach a sustainable and positive community existence within your neighbourhood. Come and learn practical strategies to better care and provide for yourself, your family and the planet. A jam-packed weekend of information, techniques, a site visit to Sydney's oldest Community Permaculture Garden and great feasts of organic food, all within a comfortable walk from public transport. http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/introduction-to-permaculture-sydney-jul-09.html

9:00 Beginners' guide to growing your own food
  Eudlo, Sunshine Coast Queensland

As more and more people choose to grow their own food at home, this one day workshop will take you through the basics of organic gardening and how to do it successfully. Turn your lawn into lunch. Covers how to get started, where to source seeds and seedlings, how to get your soil right, organic pest management and much more. Cost is $70 includes handouts, morning tea, coffee and hands on practice.


1 August 2009
9:00 Introduction To Permaculture Sunshine Coast
  Eudlo, Sunshine Coast Queensland

Learn the basics of permaculture design and lots of practical skills to help you live more sustainably. An introduction to living the permaculture lifestyle. This workshop is a great way for you to decide whether you would like to study for your Permaculture Design Certificate or Diploma. Featuring a blend of permaculture theory and hands-on activities. Cost is $130 includes handouts, morning tea, coffee and hands on practice.


2 August 2009
9:00 Introduction To Permaculture Sunshine Coast
  Eudlo, Sunshine Coast Queensland

Learn the basics of permaculture design and lots of practical skills to help you live more sustainably. An introduction to living the permaculture lifestyle. This workshop is a great way for you to decide whether you would like to study for your Permaculture Design Certificate or Diploma. Featuring a blend of permaculture theory and hands-on activities. Cost is $130 includes handouts, morning tea, coffee and hands on practice.


9 August 2009
13:00 Beginners guide to compost & worm farms
  Eudlo, Sunshine Coast Queensland

Discover the wonderful microbial world of compost and worms. Learn how to turn waste into garden gold. Soil is the secret of growing healthy food at home – learn how to do it the chemical free, natural way working with nature to create abundant fertility in your vegie patch and home orchard. Cost is $40 includes handouts, morning tea, coffee and hands on practice.


22 August 2009
9:00 2 day Transition Town Training
  Yackandandah Community Education Network

This two day workshop is both a practical and informative introduction to Transition Towns, a grassroots international movement building resilient communities in response to climate change and peak oil. It is informative and experiential. It weaves together practice and theory, our inner Transition with our outer Transition, and the Transition required at the both the personal and community level. The 2-day fundamentals course is designed for people who are thinking of creating a Transition initiative, or for core groups within Transition Initiatives. It is for those wishing to know how to set up, run, and maintain a successful Transition initiative in your locality.

9:00 Intro to Permaculture course
  Sydney, NSW

22-23 August 2009 - Sydney NSW A two-day, weekend course held in central Sydney. The basics of Permaculture design and a bunch of practical skills that will help activate you towards living sustainably and responsibly, wherever you may live... Over this weekend you will learn how to apply pro-active, sustainable design techniques to your immediate environment - whether you live in an inner city apartment, a quarter-acre block, or a rural property. Covering organic food production, system design (and re-design) for comfort and lower energy consumption, and ideas on how to approach a sustainable and positive community existence within your neighbourhood. Come and learn practical strategies to better care and provide for yourself, your family and the planet. A jam-packed weekend of information, techniques, a site visit to Sydney's oldest Community Permaculture Garden and great feasts of organic food, all within a comfortable walk from public transport. http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/introduction-to-permaculture-sydney-aug-09.html

9:00 Beginners guide to keeping chooks
  Eudlo, Sunshine Coast Queensland

How to keep healthy, happy chooks for eggs, pest control, compost and pure entertainment. Learn how to care for them naturally and how to get them working in your garden. Covers housing, best breeds, feeding, and much more. Cost is $25 includes handouts, morning tea and coffee.


23 August 2009
9:00 2 day Transition Town Training
  Yackandandah Community Education Network

This two day workshop is both a practical and informative introduction to Transition Towns, a grassroots international movement building resilient communities in response to climate change and peak oil. It is informative and experiential. It weaves together practice and theory, our inner Transition with our outer Transition, and the Transition required at the both the personal and community level. The 2-day fundamentals course is designed for people who are thinking of creating a Transition initiative, or for core groups within Transition Initiatives. It is for those wishing to know how to set up, run, and maintain a successful Transition initiative in your locality.

9:00 Intro to Permaculture course
  Sydney, NSW

22-23 August 2009 - Sydney NSW A two-day, weekend course held in central Sydney. The basics of Permaculture design and a bunch of practical skills that will help activate you towards living sustainably and responsibly, wherever you may live... Over this weekend you will learn how to apply pro-active, sustainable design techniques to your immediate environment - whether you live in an inner city apartment, a quarter-acre block, or a rural property. Covering organic food production, system design (and re-design) for comfort and lower energy consumption, and ideas on how to approach a sustainable and positive community existence within your neighbourhood. Come and learn practical strategies to better care and provide for yourself, your family and the planet. A jam-packed weekend of information, techniques, a site visit to Sydney's oldest Community Permaculture Garden and great feasts of organic food, all within a comfortable walk from public transport. http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/introduction-to-permaculture-sydney-aug-09.html


5 September 2009
9:00 Intro to Permaculture course
  Bathurst, NSW

5-6 September 2009 - Bathurst NSW A two-day, weekend course held at Rahamim Ecological Learning Centre, Bathurst. The basics of Permaculture design and a bunch of practical skills that will help activate you towards living sustainably and responsibly, wherever you may live... Over this weekend you will learn how to apply pro-active, sustainable design techniques to your immediate environment - whether you live in an inner city apartment, a quarter-acre block, or a rural property. Covering organic food production, system design (and re-design) for comfort and lower energy consumption, and ideas on how to approach a sustainable and positive community existence within your neighbourhood. This course will be taught by Nick Ritar, an award-winning educator of community technologies and strategies for communication, and co-founder of Milkwood Permaculture, providing practical, ecological, do-able solutions for sustainable living and development. All previous editions of this course have sold out quick smart - so come along, and start your process of skilling-up for adaptation in a changing world.... http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/introduction-to-permaculture-bathurst-sep-09.html


6 September 2009
9:00 Intro to Permaculture course
  Bathurst, NSW

5-6 September 2009 - Bathurst NSW A two-day, weekend course held at Rahamim Ecological Learning Centre, Bathurst. The basics of Permaculture design and a bunch of practical skills that will help activate you towards living sustainably and responsibly, wherever you may live... Over this weekend you will learn how to apply pro-active, sustainable design techniques to your immediate environment - whether you live in an inner city apartment, a quarter-acre block, or a rural property. Covering organic food production, system design (and re-design) for comfort and lower energy consumption, and ideas on how to approach a sustainable and positive community existence within your neighbourhood. This course will be taught by Nick Ritar, an award-winning educator of community technologies and strategies for communication, and co-founder of Milkwood Permaculture, providing practical, ecological, do-able solutions for sustainable living and development. All previous editions of this course have sold out quick smart - so come along, and start your process of skilling-up for adaptation in a changing world.... http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/introduction-to-permaculture-bathurst-sep-09.html


4 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


5 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


6 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


7 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


8 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


9 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


10 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


11 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


12 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


13 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


14 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


15 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


16 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html


17 October 2009
9:00 Permaculture Design Certificate course
  Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW

4-17 October 2009 - Milkwood Farm, Mudgee NSW A two week, residential course, incorporating intensive theory and practical experience as a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture Design. The PDC is an internationally-recognized course which provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for the theory and implementation of Permaculture, and can serve as a foundation for further study and practice. In a world out of balance, we are all looking for solutions. Solutions to effective ways of growing healthy, organic food in urban environments. Solutions to ways of farming that can both feed a family, earn an income and build soil fertility. Solutions to ways of retrofitting an existing house or property that results in lower energy costs and better health for its inhabitants. Solutions that use intelligent, thoughtful design principles to build sustainable lives, and sustainable communities in a world of Peak Everything. Permaculture principles, like any really good design principles, can be applied across any bioshpere, any property, any landscape, any city. Permaculture is a network of well-grounded theories and techniques that, over time, result in sustainable and productive systems. Systems for living, architecture, food production, land management and community. No chemicals and no excuses. Just good, thoughtful, innovative and effective design for the needs of our species. "Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple" - Bill Mollison Full course info: http://www.milkwoodpermaculture.com.au/courses/courses/permaculture-design-certificate-milkwood-farm-oct-09.html

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Permaculture Ethics and Design

Celebrating the release of the new DVD "Permaculture Ethics and Design" by David Holmgren, Aussies Living Simply would like to invite all members of ALS to write, record, or paint each of the Ethics (3) and design principles (12) and detail your understanding / experiences.

The winning entry will receive a PcP Pack containing

  • Permaculture Ethics & Design Principles DVD
  • Permaculture: Principles & Pathways Beyond Sustainability Book
  • Permaculture Ethics & Principles Fridge Magnets

With 2 other bonus prizes for non winning entries.

To find all the info you need on the ethics and design principles, go here:

  • Ethics
  • Design

To enter , email your entry to pcp_comp@aussieslivingsimply.com.au before July 15th. Winners will be announced on the site on July 18th.


*Note, all entries will be publicly published on the ALS website. They may also be used on the Permacultureprinciples.com website.

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