Permaculture 101: A Crash Course in Permaculture

Grasslands Nursery is positively thrilled to host Gordon and Jana Hiebert of Element Eco-Design (Vernon, BC). This dynamic couple will instruct a two-day course on Permaculture. What the heck is permaculture? Read more here.

The course will be held on the May Long Weekend (May 21 and 22) at the Nursery. Here is a brief list of the some of the topics you can expect to cover. Note you'll have the chance to do a hands-on, 'real life' installation.

• Introduction to Permaculture (background, ethics)
• Design In Nature
• Design Priorities
• Water Harvesting
• Dryland Strategies
• Site Preparation 
• Installation

Lunch and snacks are provided. Cost for the course is $130 per person for the two days. An optional Introduction to Permaculture book will be available for purchase.

Registration is not yet open, but feel free to contact Grasslands Nursery if you have questions or wish to be added to our Wait List.

Don't miss out on this fun-filled, informative weekend!