Edible forest gardening is the art and science of putting plants together in woodland-like patterns that forge mutually beneficial relationships, creating a garden ecosystem that is more than the sum of its parts. You can grow fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, other useful plants, and animals in a way that mimics natural ecosystems. The aim is to create a low input, high output system that benefits people and the environment, providing a great range of products. A forest garden is designed and established according to site and the needs of the client.
At karuna you will be able to see & lean from examples of forest gardens that have been establishing over the past 5 years and see Permaculture in action all around you.
The course will assist participants to visualize, plan establish and continue to maintain, harvest and learn from a forest garden, be it at home or on someone else's land such as a community garden, school garden, etc.
Course outline The basic 2-day course will cover:
• Benefits of forest gardening
• Site selection and design
• Integration of Permaculture principles and design process
• Species selection
• Plant propagation
• Site preparation, establishment and maintenance; harvesting
• Processing of produce
• Integration with other farm and garden systems
The course will include hands-on practicals in topics such as plant propagation (grafting, budding, layering, etc.), mulching, site surveying and design layout.
Course fee includes all meals and refreshments