Mike and Glenda started wth a  1 3/4  acres of mown lawn, a blank slate. They have now an award winning eco house, swales which keep the water where it is needed,extensive zone 1 gardens, 4 goats  and many other excellent examples of permaculture in practice. Mike is also very knowledgable and is eager to share his knowledge so it should be an excellent afternoon.

Two  companion events will run over the five days

The Festival of Permaculture- Friday 24 and Saturday 25th September

This is a  celebration of Permaculture at work in our communities now. Celebrating at the Festival of Permaculture begins with inspiring speakers – leaders and educators to guide us through our current changes and challenges. Every walk of life will find out something new from attending a practical how-to workshop, talking with a visiting business or community group at the Trade Display or attending a presentation or workshop from five session streams.

The Official Convergence  runs over 2 full days Sunday 26th and Monday 27th September

This is the traditional space for the movement to get together to discuss Permaculture in depth, improve our skills, share our expertise and explore new interests with like minded peers. We will also discuss issues concerning Permaculture training and the networking required for the movement to maximize its influence and involve Permaculture in initiating powerful change in Australia. By the end of the conference we will have the backbone of a document – a resource for us all to help us manage change.

Our discussions will be more detailed and in depth and will assume you are familiar with the basic principles of Permaculture. This 2 day segment of our 4 day event is aimed at members of the Permaculture community, usually people with a completed Permaculture Design Course(PDC) or recognised equivalent.

Our final evening will feature a traditional PDC Party – so make sure you bring your song, dance, poem or skit.
A highlight of the two-day Convergence will be the Convergence Dinner with local award winning Reggae and Indigenous band Zennith.

To find out all about it and to book your place go to http://www.apc10.org/node/1

Organic Gardening TAFE Course- Propagation and Nursery Skills-
There will be an Organic gardening course commencing on July the 14th at the Blue House at the Yandina Community Gardens. This course will introduce the beginner to the organic propagation of seeds and cuttings as well as learning how to save and process seed. Nursery skills will be explored as well. This seven week, one day a week course consists of two units of a Certificate Two in Horticulture and the cost is $120.75 or $55.50 for concession card holders.

Cultivating and Harvesting Tropical Vegetables TAFE Course
If you would like to know more about growing and cooking with tropical vegetables then there will be a course commencing on July the 15th at the Blue House at the Yandina Community Gardens. This course will introduce a great variety of tropical vegetables that we can grow in our sub-tropical climate. There will also be a cooking demo and taste testing lesson with these unusual vegetables. The course is for ten weeks, one day a week and costs $202.35 or $95.34 and consists of Four units of a Certificate Two in Horticulture.

A Sourdough and other Lactic Fermented Food Making Workshop will be held on JULY  24th in Cooroy. This workshop is very hands on and will teach about lactic fermentation including Korean Kimchi, Sauerkraut and a sweet Lactic Ferment as well as making Sourdough bread from scratch with a batch of Wine made from fruit. Cost is $75 and this includes everything needed on the day including morning tea, lunch, a manual and some sourdough starter.

A Home Cheese Making and all Things Dairy Workshop will be held in Cooroy on AUGUST the 14th. Cost is $75 and this includes everything needed on the day including morning tea, lunch, a manual and some kefir grain.
Contact Elisabeth Fekonia at www.permacultureproduce.com.au for more info and booking details.

Earthworks course
Principles behind swales, dams and other earthworks. Teaches how to design, measure and create changes in your landscape for water catchment, containment and re-routing. Hands on course.
Sunday 16 July 9-5 or
Sun 29 August 9-5pm

Cost $50 BYO Lunch

Rockwall Building

Building rockwall structures, selecting and sorting local rock. Hands on course
$390 inc accomodation and meals
Sun 8th August -Friday 13th August

Kin Kin SOULS is also offering  10 week traineeships for $420 per week inc accomodation and meals
Call 54854664 or email zaia@kinkinsouls.com  To find out more visit their site www.kinkinsouls.com

Bookings are essential

Saturday, 5th June – 9.30am – 3pm

Elisabeth Fekonia  teaches you how to make your own miso and tempeh from organic Soya beans.

It is much cheaper to make your own and you will have a truly living food that will add friendly bacteria to your inner health.

Anglican Church Hall, 1 Miva Street, Cooroy.

Cost is $75 per person including morning tea, lunch and a manual.

For bookings contact: Elisabeth Fekonia on 54426089 or 0432 180 523 or email info@permacultureproduce.com.au.

and rpeated on SUNDAY 5th  andMONDAY6th SEPTEMBER

at Kin Kin SOULS, Permaculture Demo Site, Noosa Hinterland

9am Sunday – 5pm Monday

$130 includes: tuition, meals and Sunday night accommodation (less if bringing a tent or no accommodation required)

3 months internships also available

Please call (07) 5485 4664 or email zaia@kinkinsouls.com

for more information or to book

JUNE:      Sat, 12th or Fri, 25th

JULY:     Sun, 18th or  Sat, 31st

AUGUST:     Fri, 13th or Sun, 28th

 The interactive classes go for approximately 3 hours and cost $50.00.  Depending on numbers, we will make seven dishes from starters to dessert – everyone gets to make one dish each – and you will enjoy a shared meal at the finish, tasting the results of all your hard work.  Starting time for each class is 11am sharp and arrival from 10.45am would be appreciated.  Finishing time is approx. 2pm.

Class size is limited to seven (minimum of five required) and bookings are essential.  The Turn Over a New Leaf range of books will be available for purchase on the day with a $5.00 discount off the recommended retail price.

www.healthallover.com  

I can be contacted by e-mail lindamahony@westnet.com.au or phone: 5476 4567 or mobile: 0422 412 827.

My address is 39 Sugar View Lane, Rosemount (near Nambour and off Petrie Creek Road)