Gardening for a Better Tomorrow March 19, 2011

Add some new practical skills and awareness to your gardening experience!

Biodynamics originated in Europe in the 19202s, while permaculture arose in Australia in the 19702s. Both are based in an extraordinary depth of earth-honoring wisdom. Both have proven themselves to be effective in practice when it comes to truly sustainable food production. While there are clear distinctions between these two approaches, in this workshop we will explore the ways in which the most accessible aspects of both can be integrated on a small scale.

You will find this workshop is a fascinating journey into holistic and sustainable gardening for the 21st century. We are excited to bring together local teachers and practitioners of biodynamics and permaculture to share their insights.

Please join us, and take a step towards greater harmony and abundance in your garden.

1:00 - 4:30 pm. Permaculture and Biodynamics Workshop with 4 Guest Speakers

David Perkins is a permaculture designer, biodynamic practitioner, and farm/garden consultant with a focus on soil fertility. He is a Certified Soil Foodweb Advisor, and the Regional Sales Manager for Malibu Compost producers of certified biodynamic compost.

Lydia Neilsen is the Garden Manager and Teacher at Santa Cruz Waldorf School. She teaches permaculture with The Regenerative Design Institute (RDI) in Marin.

Delmar McComb is a Biodynamic farmer and owner of McComb & Associates a landscape design firm, he is the Garden Curator of Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga.

Ken Foster is a landscape contractor, a certified permaculture designer and the owner of Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping since 1988.

5:00 pm. Local Food and Wine Tasting. All organic and biodynamic.

6:30 pm. Film screening: One Man, One Cow, One Planet. An award winning film about biodynamics in India.

Official Website: http://www.malibucompost.com