If you’re interested in growing your own organic food, it’s time to get your hands dirty.

Who is this course for?

Permaculture is a holistic design philosophy and ecological approach that seeks to create sustainable, resilient, and regenerative systems for humans, agriculture, and ecosystems. Permaculture’s three core ethics of Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share, fit perfectly with the Common Knowledge ambitions of living a truly sustainable life.

What will you learn?

This course is an exploration of Permaculture principles and practices, as they apply to each of the seasons. Local experts will teach the concepts, strategies, and practical hands-on activities needed to help participants integrate permaculture into their own lives and landscapes.

By learning how to design and maintain sustainable, regenerative, ecosystems and garden spaces we become more in tune with the changing patterns of nature.

Organic production winter techniques such as seed sowing and mulching.
Wildlife pond building.
Fruit tree pruning.
Hedgerow planing.
Natural building fundamentals.

What will you take away?

After the weekend you will leave with:

Onion and garlic sets for planting
Bare root native tree saplings
Resources

How is the course structured?

Both Saturday and Sunday will be a mix of indoor lessons with plenty of hands-on practical sessions in our 50 acre outdoor classroom!

What’s included?

The course fee of €380 covers tuition, the use of tools and materials, and two wholesome and nutritious daily meals each day curated by our on-site chef, as well as tea, coffee and cake when it is most needed.

Staying with us at The Common Knowledge Centre

At The Common Knowledge Centre we now have a range of accommodation options on site to suit all budgets and needs. When you stay with us, you’ll be supporting our newly established guesthouse and be close to the action. We recommend arriving the evening before your course. You can view available accommodation on our booking page.