Steve will talk about how Permaculture has evolved in France and the Francophone world. Giving listeners an insight into the history and progression of Permaculture in France.
Vol. 5
Please join in to celebrate Lumia’s finished Diploma in Applied Permaculture!
"Match & Hatch" is a new matchmaking lecture series. Barbara and Dominik will share their experience with the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design.
Permaculture is a holistic design system that works on social as well as the ecological structures. It is like a pair of glasses that allow you to see previously unseen possibilities: that rubble-filled urban lot as a food forest; your neighbourhood as a vibrant and resilient community; and yourself as part of a hugely complex web of life and the societal structures which form the world around you.
From a history of 44 yrs in Permaculture there is a recognition for an awareness of global networks which offer strength to our diversity. Permaculture being a Design Philosophy that fuses linkages recognises this valuable channel.
An exploration of the common ground and synergies between permaculture and shamanic practice: complementary systems that reveal and engage with the hidden patterns behind nature's visible manifestations and bring them into tangible expression in response to practical challenges of navigating social-ecological complexity.
A three story-lines presentation featuring his personal journey, the establishment of a Permaculture Design center, as well as the skills he has developed over time and that he offers to clients.
The forest garden offers many opportunities to promote and maintain health. Anne will talk about the wide range of medicinal trees and shrubs that can be included in forest garden design. Alongside foods for health these plants offer a variety of herbal actions which can benefit many ailments and promote resilience. A range of design purposes will be considered from self-help to commercial production. Issues of quality and safety in harvesting and using these plants will also be discussed.