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Cultivate & Connect
Sunday 24th September10am to 1.30 pm Endeavour Foundation 37 Hoare Street, Manunda. All welcome Members, old members, new members or just interested! We want your ideas so turn up and join in. Bring a plate of food to share for lunch. Program: 10am Cultivate demo for...
Fermenting Food Crop
Fermenting Food Crop Demonstrations of kimchi,fermented onion, carrot & beets,fermented vegetable salad and more… Let’s make Sauerkraut together! You will need a 1 litre wide mouthed jarWe will supply the cabbage and other ingredients Sunday 22nd October Held...
August 2023 Workshop
August Mushroom Workshop using Permaculture Practices Growing Mushrooms at home Sunday 6th August 9:30 to 2:30pm Once you know how, it is easy to grow Mushrooms at home. In this workshop you will learn to grow Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms and these techniques can be...
July 2023 Workshop II
July Compost Workshop using Permaculture Practices Worms and Compost for Recycling Household Waste Sunday 23rd July 9:30 to 2:30pm How to keep Worms and make Compost for the veggie patch. Compost will feed the microbes and they will feed your plants. Plants provide...
July 2023 Workshop
July Microbe Workshop using Permaculture Practices Microbes in the Soil, Worm Castings and Compost on the Big Screen Sunday 9th July 9:30 to 2:30pm We will look through the Microscope and project the images onto the big screen. See how many Bacteria and Fungi are in...
June 2023 Workshop
June Workshop using Permaculture Practices Growing Food in the Tropics Organically for Beginners Sunday 25th June 9:30am – 2:00pm We will discuss the importance of pH of the soil and its structure. Adding organic nutrients and Lime/Dolomite where necessary. The best...
April 2023 Workshop
April Workshop using Permaculture Practices Backyard Permaculture Design Sunday 16th April 9:30am – 1:30pm Presentation of Permaculture Principles and how to encapsulate them in a Backyard Design. Walk around of a Cairns Backyard to think about incorporating all the...
March Movie Day
This event is free to all Permaculture Cairns and Biodynamics Members. $10 for non-members
March Workshop 2023
March Workshop using Permaculture Practices Growing food Organically in the tropics. Sunday 5th March 10am – 3pm 10am to 12noon Propagating and raising of seedlings & cuttings, What seeds to plant for the wet tropics. 12.30pm to 3pm Soil preparations and planting...
February Meeting and AGM
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday 21ST February 6.30pm Venue: Endeavour Foundation Learning and Lifestyle building 38 Hoare Street, Manunda Hi All , just a quick note to remind you, membership fees are due and payable before the AGM. Fees are due on the 1st of January of...
PERMIES AT THE PUB
27TH January 6pm at Balaclava Hotel, Earlville Come along a have a conversation about Permaculture 2023. RSVP 24th January @ info@permaculturecairns.org.au
Aquaponics Workshop
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...
Insects in the Garden Workshop
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...
October Meeting!
For the first time since March we will be having a Permaculture Meeting in person. This event will take place at the Manoora Community Garden, 8 Rollinia Close, Manoora. We will meet on October the 20th from 4pm to 6pm. We will be gardening so come prepared! Bring:...
Janet’s Turmeric Paste
Turmeric grows really well in the tropics and contains Curcumin which has many health benefits – easy to find out about on the internet. It’s readily available at Rusty's Market if you don’t grow your own and can be used fresh, dried, or in paste form. The benefit of...
Make Your Own Cheese – Yoghurt Labneh
For those who missed our April meeting, here is Jenny Trezise's video on how to make Labneh cheese from yoghurt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj9-7JbSwgU The transcript is below: Hi, my name is Jenny Trezise and I've been asked to do a short video presentation of a...
Compost or Worm Farms? Workshop
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...
Water Kefir
At our January meeting, Marina was kind enough to bring along some Water Kefir grains to share with the group. She sent us through some instructions on how to care for your grains and how to create healthy and tasty fermented drinks using them. What is Water Kefir?...
21st January 2020, First Meeting of the year and AGM
Come to our first meeting of the year and find out what Permaculture is about. The meeting is free, but if you want to vote at the AGM a membership fee of $20 will need to be paid. You can pay at the meeting or directly into our bank account (go to...
Quick Tropical Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients: Brazilian spinach - handful Sambung - handful Sweet potato leaves and stem - chopped Peanut oil - 2 Tablespoon Peanut – handful roasted and crushed Coconut flakes – handful roasted Soy, Ginger and Honey Sauce recipe: Soy 1/4 cup Honey 2 Tablespoon Ginger...
The Tropical Permaculture Guidebook – order now
A gift of ‘permaculture knowledge’ from Timor-Leste The revised and expanded international edition is a comprehensive reference guide to tropical permaculture. This unique book provides practical information for anyone, regardless of experience. The guidebook expands...
Annual Permie Tour – 19th July 2019
The Annual Permie Tour was on again. A coach of avid permaculturists started the day at Broken Nose Vanilla, morning tea at Madella Coffee, where we learnt about coffee growing. Then onto hear the story of Eco Bananas. We then explored the Johnstone River Community...
Permaculture Education
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...
Permaculture Day 2019
Permaculture Day 2019 was held on 12th May at Endeavour Foundation Building in Manunda. The day went really well thanks to our magnificent president Carol Laing and all her helpers. We had generous and enthusiastic support from local associations who came along to...
Permaculture Day 2019
Sunday 12th May 2019 | 10am to 3.30pm Venue: Hosted by Permaculture Cairns at Endeavour Foundation 4 Warner Street, MANUNDA Demonstrations, workshops, displays and talks: 10.00 Peter Max demonstration - Growing Sprouts/Microgreens 10.30 ...
Workshop 4: Preparing the Soil and Planting Out
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...
Workshop 3: Propagation Workshop
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...
Workshop 2: Compost and Worm Farm Workshop
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...
Permaculture Cairns Workshops Series 2019
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....
“Grow your own food in the tropics” Series of Workshops in 2019 – 1st Workshop – How to turn dirt into soil
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...
Permi Day 2018
Permaculture Cairns Permi day Saturday 5th May 10am to 3pm Come join us in celebrating International Permaculture Day What’s happening on the day Videos on Syntropic farming, How plants communicate and more Check out the Library and the Kitchen garden. Find...
Meeting – March 20th 2018
Another year is well on the way and we are looking forward to sharing some permaculture experiences with you all. WHERE: Endeavour Foundation, 37 Hoare St, Manunda, Parking off Warner St. DATE: 20/03/2018 TIME: 6pm for a 6:30 Start All Welcome, Free for Members, $5...
Propogate your own plants and save money – 10th March 2018
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...
January 2018 Meeting
It was a great turn out for our first meeting of the year. First we talked about what exactly Permaculture is. The Johanna Kloot from Green Business Consultancy talked to us about her Permaculture journey and how she now works to help industries profit, by reducing...
Meeting – January 16th 2018
Anotherr year is well on the way and we are looking forward to sharing some permaculture experiences with you all. WHERE: ARC Disability Centre, 92 Little St, Manunda DATE: 16/01/2018 TIME: 6pm for a 6:30 Start All Welcome, All Free! Come and find out what...
Permaculture Cairns AGM and Xmas PARTY!
Come one, Come ALL! We are in the mood for a Celebration! 10 Years of Permaculture Cairns Inc. ALL WELCOME! There will be a Christmas roast provided. Please bring along some nibbles or deserts to accompany the feast. Also don't forget your own plate, fork and knife...
Backyard Permaculture Design – 9th of September 2017
Workshop Presenter :- Craig Phillipson In this workshop you will learn: – Techniques you can use to design your own backyard! Workshop fee $20.00 Registration and payment is essential to confirm your place. Register at workshops@permaculturecairns.org.au...
Growing Nutrient Dense Foods – 6th of August 2017
Grow Your Own Nutrient Dense Food Sunday 6th August 9.30am to 12.30pm Presenter: Carol Laing Topics In this workshop Re-mineralising and balancing nutrients in your soil Intro to identifying mineral deficiencies and how to correct them Why increasing organic matter...
Tropical Food Forests – 23rd of July 2017
Workshop Presenter :- Jye Dawes In this workshop you will learn: – How to progressively cultivate a space into a Forest of Food abundance! Workshop fee $20.00 Registration and payment is essential to confirm your place. Register at...
An introduction to Aquaponics – 27th of May 2017
Workshop Presenter :- Rod Ingersoll In this workshop you will learn: – Different Aquaponics setups. What fish to raise. What plants you can grow! Workshop fee $20.00 Registration and payment is essential to confirm your place. Register at...
International Permaculture Day – 7th of May
Movies to make you think and to inspire! Guest Speakers, Food Stall, Plant Stall and amazing movies VENUE: ARC Disability Centre 92 Little Street Manunda
Worms, Compost and Kitchen Waste – 8th of April 2017
Workshop Presenter :- Carol Laing In this workshop you will learn: - How to make worm farms, compost and fertilizers using Kitchen Scraps! Workshop fee $20.00 Registration and payment is essential to confirm your place. Register at...
Growing and Cooking Tropical Edibles Workshop
Claire Richards (Author of "Tropical Cuisine") and Tonielle Christens (Author of "The Incredible Edibles") presented a wonderful workshop to a full house of enthusiastic particpants. The Students learnt how to cook Cassava, Spanakopita, rice salad, and many tropical...
Growing and Cooking Tropical Edibles – 4th of March 2017
Workshop Presenter :- Clare Richards In this workshop you will learn: - What tropical foods grow well in Cairns, how to grow them and how to turn them into a delicious meal! Workshop fee $20.00 Registration and payment is essential to confirm your...
Start Growing Your Garden – 11th of February 2017
Workshop Presenter :- Carol Laing In this workshop you will learn: - How to propagate your own plants from cuttings, clumps, tubers and seeds. How to make your own seed raising mix, and propagation mix. Workshop fee $20.00 Registration and payment is...
2016 Permaculture Cairns EXPO
Don't miss the 2016 Permaculture EXPO. Sunday 1st May 10:00 am to 3:30 pm We all enjoyed the 2015 EXPO and 2016 EXPO will be even better !
August Meeting and Information Exchange Night
August Meeting & Information Exchange Night Tuesday 18th at 6pm for a 6.30pm start Meeting Venue: ARC Disability Centre – 92 Little Street Manunda Members please bring a plate of finger food to share and a friend or two! Financial Members are free, Non Members $5...
Permaculture Cairns Expo Day
What a great sunny day we had. Lots of new faces, the kids brought their parents, the parents brought their parents all coming to find out about Permaculture. The kids loved the chooks and the snake. Parents loved the snake, the wicking beds, the rocket stove, the...
Flexible Learning Centre on Costa’s Garden Odyssey
Since around April 2008 Free Range Permaculture have been conducting a school garden program at the Flexible Learning Center (FLC), Cairns, which operates as a Positive Learning Centre for disadvantaged youth and migrant kids ranging in age from 5 -- 17 years. The FLC...
Earthbag Building Workshop 5 july 2014
Australia's first tropical Earthship build – 19th July to 1st August Visit Ghost Gum Farm...
Building a Food Forest at the Flexible Learning Centre
Preparing for the Wet
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