Applied Permaculture design, theory and practical. Combined in a mini half day session developing an ongoing project.

This fascinating entry level course with a leading dowser of the Southwest
introduces the history and lore of dowsing and its various uses. Includes a
tour of local areas of interest (including some within Monkton Wyld Court's
very borders)!

Construction: What tools and materials are best suited to this kind of
construction in this climate (and others)? Fundamental construction safety
and proper tool usage reviewed and the building of the loo itself led and
overseen by our experienced instructor. In conjunction with Compost Loo I
April 16th - 18th.

Theory, Design and Practice: What is a compost toilet and why is it so worth
having? What factors are important in choosing the site and what design
options should be considered? Design and basic construction covered. In
conjunction with Compost Loo II April 23rd - 25th

Plenty to learn for the beginner or the out-of-practice, with discussion of
history and variations, ELS and HLS options, and practical from hedge
preparation through protection after laying.

The perfect course for the would-be smallholder from planning to planting,
with the practical reality perspective of site visits to some local
successes.

This 3 week internship is to begin implementing the communal design on this new site, and provides a fantastic opportunity to deepen skills, learn and practice community building techniques and deepen new friendships. It follows on from the PDC held from 1st-13th August (http://permaculture.org.uk/education/course/permaculture-design-course-2...) but is open to all certificate holders.

Have you ever wanted to grow your own food, but thought you did not have the time?

Based on permaculture principles, this Edible Landscaping course will take you through:

low maintenance food growing and gardening techniques, how to combine food growing
with aesthetics, unusual perennial food plants, managing your pests naturally, working with
weeds, basic soil science, water management techniques and basic design skills.

Earthwalks are a great way of sharing the wonders of the natural world, for old and young alike, and the day will give you background in what they are and how they work, as well as being mostly outside experiencing them! The Earthkeepers day gives you an insight into how you can use this programme in your own setting.

Earthwalks are a great way of sharing the wonders of the natural world, for old and young alike, and the day will give you background in what they are and how they work, as well as being mostly outside experiencing them!