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February 2022: Permaculture Teacher Training course with Hannah Moloney and Brenna Quinlan, Australian Permaculture Convergence, Permaculture Field Day, PDC with David Holmgren, Autumn Open Day (Sat 11th June), weekend workshops and so much more...
September 2022: Open Day this Sunday 25th Sept, Permaculture Convergence, Permaculture Teacher Training Course, PDC, three bree...
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Major erosion of the South bank of the Gawler River due to the redirection of the river by a massive log jam, has been repaired through a partnership between the Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board and Gawler Council along with the magnificent skills of CAVCO Earthmovers.
A thousand tonnes of surplus earth from a nearby development site and local rock have stabilised the bank along which the Gawler-to-sea hike-bike trail is to run and prevented the libera...
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'Carob beans and Jujubes (Chinese dates) - growing fine foods for the future'Public workshop to be held September 4, 2014
The Food Forest has teamed with PIRSA (Primary Industry & Regions SA), Carobs Australia and Perry's Nursery to present a public workshop to facilitate the growing of two of the World's oldest food plants, Carob beans and Jujubes (Chinese dates) in a bid to give Southern Australia tree crops that are adapted to climate change. Both species can produce crops using modest...
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The words describe a wonderful new cook book capturing the recipes used by Chef Cherise Vallet to take permaculture course participants to ‘another level’. Cherise’s capacity to let the fresh taste, texture and aroma of food speak for itself, creates intense dishes, full of anti-oxidants that incite physical activity and well-being. But there are some wicked desserts too!! Indeed it is ‘Food for Living’. Get your copy now via our online shop...
More about the cook book… Cherise’s...
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Cherise’s cover notes give further insights into her cooking style: 'I have cooked for the Permaculture Design Courses for the last 20+ years and I love it'.
The book contains many observations and learnings gained over this time about food and life in general - they both should served beautifully, be delicious and full of variety. All tastes matter and sometimes a balance of bitter and sweet makes the recipe (and life) much more interesting.
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The monster erosion hole in the south bank of Gawler River absorbed 1300 tonnes of earth, 300 tonnes of rock beaching and has been successfully revegetated with 2600 plants of some 20 locally indigenous species, arrayed up the bank according to their floodability and drought hardiness.
Huge thanks to everyone who came out to help at short notice for the river repair day and subsequent working bee. Pictured at the working bee are Rob Knight Convenor of the Gawler River Riparian Restoration Group...
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Permaculture Design Certificate project in Africa
Amber Weissgerber signed up for the Permaculture Design Certificate course at the Food Forest hoping to learn something about sustainable design to help with problems associated with water at a small school in Uganda.
She got more than she bargained for with detailed lectures on water management from David Holmgren, practical use of water and laser levels with Karl Patrick, a lecture and personal conversations with African community development e...
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Strawbale Houses have come a long long way since the Three Little Pigs and it's time to update our understanding of this magnificent building material. Australia’s premier strawbale builder, Lance Kairl, talks to Des Lawrence about the ups and ups of building with strawbales.
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