Sponsored by WSU Master Gardeners of Thurston County

Location: Dirt Works Demonstration Garden (inside Yauger Park, West Olympia)

All workshop presentations are from 10am – 11am with a following question/answer period.

No pre-registration needed.

Meet an AmeriCorps volunteer and certified permaculture design apprentice will give you information on how to successfully start your own permaculture garden.

Workshop Topics & Dates:

Saturday, June 23^rd-Introduction to Permaculture-Part One

Saturday, June 30^th – Introduction to Permaculture-Part Two

Saturday, July 28^th– Introduction to Permaculture-Part One  (repeat of June 23^rd class)

Saturday, August 4^th– Introduction to Permaculture-Part Two (repeat of June 30^th class)

Workshop Part One Details:

Learn…..

• What exactly is permaculture?
• The core values and principles underlying permaculture design.
• How to design more efficient, productive, low maintenance food producing gardens.
• Examples of permaculture successes from around the world.

Workshop Part Two Details:

Learn…..

• How to turn your lawn into a thriving garden.
• How to perform a site analysis to determine the needs and possibilities of your space.
• Specific designs to maximize space and efficiency in your garden.
• Delicious perennial edibles for the Pacific Northwest.

For further questions please contact Julia Palmer at palmerj@co.thurston.wa.us or call 360-867-2159.