Hi, I'm running a practical begginers Permaculture (thurs 9.30-12.30,
10 sessions starting 25th Sept & 15th Jan) and an Organic gardening
course (Weds 12.45-2.45, 10 sessions starting 14th Jan & 29th April)
at Windmill Hill City Farm through the WEA. These courses are free but
with a £15 booking fee for those on low incomes.

Please read on for more details, and phone the farm reception on 0117
9633252 tues to fri 9.30am-4.30pm if you want to book.
Thanks, Ruth O'Brien


The Permaculture Garden

Are you interested in sustainable living and self-sufficiency but
living in the city or suburbs? This course is an introduction to
Permaculture with a special focus on practically applying it to your
life and in your garden, even if you don't have one! There will be
some practical work based in the farm gardens and simple personal
design projects. There will also be a trip to visit other Permaculture
gardens in Bristol and some short walks around the area.
Cost: £110 full fee, or free but with a £15 booking fee for those on
low incomes


Organic Gardening

Learn about the basics of organic gardening to get you growing well at
home or on the allotment. This course will cover:

* Natural soil fertility - feeding the soil not the plant, basic soil
science and how to work with soil. Including using green manures,
mulch and raised beds.
* Composting - completing the cycle. Making different types of compost
and troubleshooting. Making compost and other fertiliser 'teas'
* Crop rotation - plant families and their preferences and how to use
this information to do simple crop rotations.
* Propagation of plants - Seed sowing, potting on and planting out.
Making cuttings and divisions. Basic seed saving.
* Managing pests and diseases - what are pests and diseases and the
choices and solutions to them.

Cost: £74 or free but with a £15 booking fee for those on low incomes
Tutor

Ruth O'Brien is a community gardener and active member of Bristol
Permaculture Group who has studied and helps teach on the Permaculture
Full Design course with Sarah Pugh in Bristol. She trained and has
worked as an organic market gardener and has also studied Organic
Horticulture and Sustainable Land-use.