Hi Folks,
Showing & selling rural property in the Sierra foothills puts me in close touch with people and family's looking to be closer to the land and who wish to enjoy a simpler life than they have been accustomed to.
Permaculture is one of those topics that comes up often.
"Permaculture (a combination of two words: Permanent & Agriculture) is about designing ecological human habitats and food production systems. It is a land use and community building movement which strives for the harmonious integration of human dwellings, microclimates, annual and perennial plants, animals, soils, and water into stable, productive communities. The focus is not on these elements themselves, but rather on the relationships created among them by the way we place them in the landscape. This synergy is further enhanced by mimicking patterns found in nature."
If I summed up permaculture in one word I would call it harmony.
Over the last few years, I have heard of some great classes offered with hands on experience to be had and lessons to last a lifetime, but they that great story often follows with the sticker shock of it all . . . folks paying $2,500 to $3,000 per person for a 3 or 5 day intensive course . . . or . . . $500 for a weekend.
Wow, so much for grass roots helping thy neighbor do the right thing ey?
I think the concept is a great one and it has been in use and successfully practice for thousands of years by a multitude of cultures all around the world. Permaculture has a great place in todays back to the land models that are being tossed around and continually honed to impress the largest number of people. Impressing people with something so good and genuine, shouldn't have to be so hard . . . but more importantly it should not have to be SO DARN EXPENSIVE!
Now, are you ready for some good news?
Keith Crabtree and Mike Kluk have joined forces again to offer a bargain of an all day class at Sierra College's Grass Valley Campus.
An all day permaculture class taught by certified instructors for only $88 per student!
I am happy to share their new class details . . .
New Permaculture, Garden and Soil Preparation Class @ Sierra College
Permaculture strives to leave your land in better condition than when you arrived. Basic concepts and tools of rural, suburban and urban permaculture approaches will be introduced. Specific topics covered will include philosophy and design themes, efficient water use, soil health, orchard care and gardening, energy conservation and personal power production including solar, wind and microhydro.
Please bring a sack lunch to the class.
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; 1 session on October 17, 2009 Tuition: $78.00 Materials Cost: $10.00 Instructor: Keith Crabtree Location: Sierra College Nevada County Campus (Map)
If you have additional questions about the class, please call Keith Crabtree directly at 530-635-1253 or Mike Kluk at 530-273-5006
It will be a valuable earth connecting experience . . . guaranteed!
May all your acres be green ones!
Paul
