Offered: March 15th, 2009 9-4pm
Location: Westside Permaculture Farm, Malibu, CA
Instructors: Joan Stevens, Taylor Arneson, Sean Jennings and special guests
Edible Forest Gardening is the conscious application of the principles of ecology to the design of home scale gardens that mimic forest ecosystem structure and function, but grow food, fuel, fiber, fodder fertilizer, "farmaceuticals," and fun.
This workshop will offer an overview exploration of forest ecology, site analysis and assessment, the design process, and interaction with some of the lesser known plants that can comprise 'perennial polycultures' in forested biomes.
We will begin the day with lecture. After lunch we will put theory into practice with hands on planting, mulching, and fertilizing accompanied by some Drumming. Drumming traditionally accompanies many planting parties in cultures across the world.
Topics will include:
History & Theory
Forest Ecology
Windbreak and micro-climate design
Plants for a LA Food Forest
Installation of a new Food Forest System
Care & maintenance of integrated ecologically abundant Food Forest systems
Participants will aquire working knowledge of Forest Garden Design for Southern California, and participate in a variety of hands-on activities such as outdoor observation, mapping, planting, sheet mulching and more.
Location
The course takes place at the Westside Permaculture Farm, a budding 7-acre farm in Malibu, just north of Los Angeles along the California Coast. The farm is being transformed into a permaculture model of human beings living in harmony with the earth. Nestled on a beautiful ridge, the site features multiple water harvesting systems, solar power, production green house (coming soon), 3acres of developing forest gardens, native Oak Woodlands, ocean and mountain views, chickens, and two (soon to be 3) prolific vegetable gardens.
Course Fees
Includes a delicious organic lunch.
- $75 at the door
- $55 paid in full by March 14th
- $40 Early Bird Special, paid in full by March 1
Work Trade
Work Trade is available for those interested. Please send us an email to learn more or visit our Getting Involved page to learn more.
Refund Policy
Cancellations up to 3 days before the course begins (March 11th) will be refunded, excluding a $10 processing fee. No refunds are given after March 11th. Rain Postpones for the following weekend, refunds will be given in event of change if required.
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Registration by mail ends March 7th, 2009
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