The last permablitz at our house saw us transform about 1000 square feet of lawn into producing permaculture gardens, but there is still much to do and much to learn on this property, so we are hosting another permablitz THIS coming Thursday, May 17th!
Here is a little video about the last permablitz day we had here:
We are hosting a permablitz to extend our current backyard vegetable garden on Victoria Day (May 21)! Adrian of Big Sky Permaculture and Stacey will be hosting. We're are going to limit this to 10 people, so please register early if you would like to attend.
PART II of the Sinclair family permablitz: Installing the Pond! We are super excited about this aspect of the whole permaculture design. Key features include: 1. Wading space for kids to play 2. Surrounding wetland 3. Key predatory habitat 4. Fiddle head fern habitat 5. Built-in waterfall
Food will be provided by your hosts Michelle & Quentin. Please bring shovels! There is only room for 5 people, so if you would like to learn about pond making, be sure to register soon!
On Sunday June 3rd, our family of 3 would be happy to host you to help us transform our backyard into a beautiful naturescape! We will be installing wicking beds, rain water harvesting, as well as creating an edible food forest. Plus, the whole space has intentionally incorporated design elements of adventure and discovery for children!
Submitted by angiehowkins on April 13, 2012 - 10:26pm
Join us Saturday April 21 1-4pm at Southwood Community Hall (upstairs)- 11 Sackville Dr SW
This workshop will show you how to grow food successfully in Calgary. Topics will include an overview of site soil preparation, compost, crop rotation, cover crops, water issues, seed selection and saving, as well as growing vegetables that thrive in our bioregion.
Tickets are $20 through eventbrite or at the door please RSVP to southwoodcommunitygardens@gmail.com
Submitted by angiehowkins on April 8, 2012 - 9:25pm
Date:
Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Where:
75 Snowdon Cres SW
Let’s hope for some beautiful spring weather on May 27th for creating a backyard garden - Permaculture style.
Looks like we are making some changes in the days events. The logistics of renting a trencher doesn’t look good. If using the trencher we would have to move the dirt away from the garden and then move it back to the beds we might as well hand dig and only move it once and save on the rental.
The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil is a strong documentary that explores the economic collapse and eventual recovery of Cuba following the fall of the Soviet Union. Dramatic steps were taken by Cubans into urban agriculture, while dealing with major issues of energy dependence and sustainability.The film is a reflection of the Cuban economy, heavily dependent on economic aid from the Soviet Union, suffered tremendously following the end of the Cold War. The nation lost half of its oil imports, and 85 percent of its international trade economy. Cuba began its slow recovery focused on finding new energy sources, while rejecting consumption in favor of sustainable growth.
1514 44 ST SE, Calgary, AB, T2A4Z7 (The Holy Trinity Family Activity Centre)
Toby has agreed to give a second presentation to our Permaculture Calgary Guild on Sunday evening April 1st, at 7 pm. This is an exclusive members -only event.
This is a great opportunity to become a member as membership purchases can be made at the door!
We are hosting a permablitz to extend our current backyard vegetable garden on Victoria Day (May 21)! Adrian of Big Sky Permaculture and Stacey will be hosting. We're are going to limit this to 10 people, so please register early if you would like to attend.
