A system that combines aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponics is a closed loop food production system that produces fish and vegetables for consumption Join us at our July meeting as Rod Ingersoll (the Aquaponic Gardner) shows you how you can set up an aquaponics system yourself When: 20th July 2021 6pm for a 6.30pm start Where: […]
Insects are a crucial part to any healthy ecosystem, no more so than our backyard gardens! Some are allies, some are foes – but all have their place.In lieu of our usual meeting in June, join us at Manoora Community Garden for a walk and talk with Sally. A qualified entomologist, Sally will help us […]
Sunday 15th March 2020 from 9.30am to 12.30noon. Venue: Earlville. (Registered attendee’s will receive the street address) Permaculture Cairns Series of Workshops for 2020 – Grow your own food in the tropics Compost or Worm Farm Workshop Composting Ways to make compost: – in bins, in heaps, anarobically, aerobically, in stationary bins, with lots of effort […]
The Permaculture Education Institute Would you like to be a qualified permaculture teacher? Have you dreamed of making a living from your permaculture skills and creating your own home-based ethical business? Would you love to offer permaculture classes in your community and beyond? Permaculture College Australia – at Djanbung Gardens Djanbung Gardens, designed by permaculture […]
Saturday 27th April 2019 | 9am to 12 noon | Endeavour Foundation Building, 4 Warner Street, Manunda Topics covered in this workshop Incorporate organic matter, compost, manures and fertilizer as necessary Adjust pH if necessary Planting out seedlings and plants from Propagation workshop Ongoing maintenance and Pest control Notes. This will be a practical workshop. Bring […]
Saturday 23 March 2019 | 9am – 12 noon | Endeavour Foundation 4 Warner Street, Manunda Topics covered in this workshop: seed raising mixes how to plant seeds how to prick out and transplant seedlings potting up and planting out what seeds to plant for the tropics at this time of the year how to […]
Saturday 23rd February 2019 from 9.00am to 12.00noon. Venue: Endeavour Foundation 4 Warner Street Manunda Permaculture Cairns Series of Workshops for 2019 – Grow your own food in the tropics No. 2 Compost and Worm Farming Workshop Composting How to make compost: – in bins, in heaps, anarobically, aerobically, in stationary bins, with lots of effort […]
Permaculture Cairns Workshops Series 2019 “Grow you own food in the tropics” Saturday 26th January 2019 9am to 12noon TURNING DIRT INTO SOIL The benefits of Organic Matter in the soil. Methods of increasing Organic Matter Soil Structure, Soil Conditioners, Minerals. There will be some practical work included in this workshop. BRING: hat, gloves, closed […]
Permaculture Cairns – “Grow your own food in the tropics” Series of Workshops in 2019 Workshop 1 – How to turn dirt into soil, Saturday 26th January 2019 9am to 12noon Presenter: Carol Laing Topics In this workshop: How to tell if you need Soil conditioners. What is your soil like. Adding Minerals, how to add. […]
Workshop Presenter :- Carol Laing In this workshop you will learn: – to grow your own plants and vegetables from seeds, cuttings, divisions, bulbs and corms! Workshop fee $30.00 Members, $35 Non-Members Registration and payment is essential to confirm your place. Register at workshops@permaculturecairns.org.au Payments may be made at Cairns Penny […]