List of Upcoming Workshops

Presented by Sparkles Murphy and Charlie Mcgee, Perths renowned permaculture Team, educators and experts.

Course time: Saturday^4th January, 7th April 2012 9 - 4

Venue: FERN Community Garden, corner Montreal and High St, Fremantle.

Cost: $990 with huge discounts offered for extra volunteer hours

or Contact sparkles on 0406 449 369 or at sparkles [at] permaculturewest [dot] org [dot] au

This Course Will Cover... Basics of Permaculture ethics and philosophy Soil types, science and soil health Plants and applications of plants in a sustainable garden Water in the landscape, harvesting and storage Natural techniques for grey water recycling Seed saving and genetics Bioregional analysis and microclimates Passive solar design Alternative and natural building Harvesting and storage techniques Composting and natural waste management Forest gardening, coppicing, agroforestry, tree crops Intergrated pest management Urban animal husbandry Aquaculture Mapping and surveying Alternative trading and economics, LETS Living community systems Transition Towns Training  

Join Tony From Life Aquatics to transform Ferns Pond into a Aquaponic system

The workshop will cover all of the information you need to successfully set-up, and maintain an Aquaponics system at home, and includes History, current methods, and how it all works. Types of systems – NFT, Flood & Drain, and Deep-water raft, how they work, and their benefits/disadvantages. Choosing suitable fish for your system, as well as their health needs, and upkeep. Choosing suitable plants, as well as their specific needs in AP. Water testing and balancing A visit to a working Aquaponics system in the community. Building a recycled IBC system, from materials you can find at a local hardware store. Also covering practical system design, and identification of ‘fail’ points. This is a great one day course for anyone who has an interest in Aquaponics, especially setting up their own. Course cost is $95 for the day, and can be booked through the link - http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=20091 , otherwise, give us a call on 040-4444-023, or email Tony [at] lifeAquatic [dot] com [dot] au