Leveling Up Your Permaculture Practice
2024-02-02 16:00 - 2024-02-04 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Would you like to expand your regenerative practice? Would you like to start one? Attend Permaculture Institute of North America's free 3 day online event with veteran permaculture practitioners, change-makers and business owners sharing their strategies.
Speakers include:
Koreen Brennan
Jono Nieger
Larry Santoyo
Gloria Flora
Erik Ohlsen
Javan Bernakevitch
And more!
https://virtual-permaculture-summit.virtualsummits.com?vaid=c419ad
Follow link for specific hours.

Earthskills and Homesteading Event
2024-02-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Our Permaculture Farm, 11251 Salina St, Brooksville, FL, 34614, United States
Learn earthskills and homesteading skills,
Meet others of like mind!
Check back for speakers soon - our focus is on local talent; in our community we have some wonderful knowledge between us,
Focus will be on practical skills for resilient living.
Do you have an earthskill or homesteading skill that you'd like to share? Let us know! We are very interested in connecting local people who have these skills with the larger community. We believe you're valuable!
We will be having a major plant sale at this event as well, featuring our easy to grow edible, native and useful plants! Check out our website for a full plant list at http://nursery.ourpermaculturefarm.com
There is no fee to attend - we want everybody to have this knowledge.
Donations to our farm are always greatly appreciated 🙂

Volunteer Weekend at Our Permaculture Farm
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-07 | Our Permaculture Farm, 11251 Salina St, Brooksville, FL, 34614, United States
🌿👩🏼‍🌾🦋 We’d love to invite you to participate in our Farm Weekend event where you will interact with our new Farm Team, get hands-on experience with installing farm systems, learn more about permaculture, and build community with us.
🌻🐓🍀 Our Permaculture Farm is a cooperative farm on 10 acres sandhill near Brooksville, FL. We grow superfoods and medicine in food forests and gardens while healing the earth, supporting wildlife and caring for each other and our community.
🌞🏕🥗 This weekend will focus on expanding our public facilities, adding native and useful plant communities, sharing knowledge about permaculture and practical homesteading skills, breaking bread together and celebrating the natural world and each other. Some of the things we may work on include building outdoor shelter, prepping and planting food hedges and native plant communities, and garden work.
🏕 We have primitive camping on site - stay overnight and enjoy the stars, the sounds of nature, and our biochar campfire pit, on us!! We have outdoor shower and toilet facilities and peaceful camp sites.
🥕🥥🍴 Bring ingredients for shared meals like veggies or fruit, and/or bring your own prepared potluck dishes for the meals you will be present for. Keep it organic where you can!
✨ Come to the whole event or parts of it!
🙏🏼🕊 We are asking for donations of $20-100 to help us cover food costs, facilitators and materials. Similar events can cost $100 or more, but we are striving to make this event accessible for all.
Friday
4:00 pm - Gather and Introductions
4:30 pm - Healing through Regenerative Living
6:30 pm - Dinner - Bring your own food
7:30 pm - Campfire, mix & mingle
Overnight primitive camping (optional)
Saturday
8:30-9:30 am - Potluck breakfast
9:30 am - Orientation
9:45 am - Volunteer session 1
12:30 pm - Potluck lunch
1:45 pm - Intro to Permaculture
4:30 pm - Volunteer session 2
7:00 pm - Potluck dinner
8:00 pm - Campfire, jams & dance
Overnight primitive camping (if you’d like to stay)
Sunday
Eat your own breakfast or share
Pack up and say goodbyes!
🌹🍀🐝 Please donate what you can, thank you!

Plant Sale & Farm Tour
2024-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Our Permaculture Farm, 11251 Salina St, Brooksville, FL, 34614, United States
Nature awareness farm tour
We will hold a special edible and native plant sale and a tour of our permaculture farm and see how we integrate food production into the natural world. Get ideas for how to boost wildlife habitat and beneficial wildlife in your own gardens.
Learn what plants to use to maximally boost beneficial insects for natural pest control.
Create abundant wildlife habitat in your landscape.
Our plant nursery has many native plants that will help you boost production in your garden and food forest!

Plant Sale and Introduction to Permaculture
2024-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Our Permaculture Farm, 11251 Salina St, Brooksville, FL, 34614, United States
We will hold a special edible and native plant sale and learn how to use natural principles to design your life to work with nature to create abundance in this wide ranging lecture and workshop.

Plant Sale & Survival Gardening
2024-04-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Our Permaculture Farm, 11251 Salina St, Brooksville, FL, 34614, United States
We will hold a special edible and native plant sale and demonstrate that it is possible to feed yourself from your yard. We have done it! In this class we will cover some of the top “survival” foods you can grow with minimal care and maximum yields. Learn how and when to plant them, how to propagate them (to expand your garden, or share with friends and neighbors so they have food too), how much you need to feed yourself, and more. We believe everybody can grow some of their own food, and we guide you on how to get the most yield for the time and effort put in regardless of your circumstances. Whether you need it for hard times or not - it is pure pleasure to go out to your yard and harvest delicious, super healthy food you grew yourself. These foods will all thrive in hot Florida summers. We will have these for sale in our nursery.
Hand out provided.
This class is limited to 15 people so reserve early! $25, includes 1 plant and take home materials.
Pay/reserve a seat here!

Our Farm Weekend - Community Connections & Volunteer Hours at Our Permaculture Farm
2024-05-03 16:00 - 2024-05-05 12:00 | Our Permaculture Farm, 11251 Salina St, Brooksville, FL, 34614, United States
🌿🥕 We will hold a special edible and native plant sale.
🌿👩🏼‍🌾🦋 We’d love to invite you to participate in our Farm Weekend event where you will interact with our new Farm Team, get hands-on experience with installing farm systems, learn more about permaculture, and build community with us.
🌻🐓🍀 Our Permaculture Farm is a cooperative farm on 10 acres sandhill near Brooksville, FL. We grow superfoods and medicine in food forests and gardens while healing the earth, supporting wildlife and caring for each other and our community.
🌞🏕🥗 This weekend will focus on expanding our public facilities, adding native and useful plant communities, sharing knowledge about permaculture and practical homesteading skills, breaking bread together and celebrating the natural world and each other. Some of the things we may work on include building outdoor shelter, prepping and planting food hedges and native plant communities, and garden work.
🏕 We have primitive camping on site - stay overnight and enjoy the stars, the sounds of nature, and our biochar campfire pit, on us!! We have outdoor shower and toilet facilities and peaceful camp sites.
🥕🥥🍴 Bring ingredients for shared meals like veggies or fruit, and/or bring your own prepared potluck dishes for the meals you will be present for. Keep it organic where you can!
✨ Come to the whole event or parts of it!
🙏🏼🕊 We are asking for donations of $20-100 to help us cover food costs, facilitators and materials. Similar events can cost $100 or more, but we are striving to make this event accessible for all.
Friday
4:00 pm - Gather and Introductions
4:30 pm - Healing through Regenerative Living
6:30 pm - Dinner - Bring your own food
7:30 pm - Campfire, mix & mingle
Overnight primitive camping (optional)
Saturday
8:30-9:30 am - Potluck breakfast
9:30 am - Orientation
9:45 am - Volunteer session 1
12:30 pm - Potluck lunch
1:45 pm - Intro to Permaculture
4:30 pm - Volunteer session 2
7:00 pm - Potluck dinner
8:00 pm - Campfire, jams & dance
Overnight primitive camping (if you’d like to stay)
Sunday
Eat your own breakfast or share
Pack up and say goodbyes!
🌹🍀🐝 Please donate what you can, thank you!

Holistic Health Day With Plant-Based Potluck
2024-05-18 09:00 | Our Permaculture Farm, 11251 Salina St, Brooksville, FL, 34614, United States
🌳🫐💜 Join us for a day of plants, health, community, and ideas!!

🕰️ Event Schedule:
9:00 am - 10:00 am | All Levels Yoga Class (donation based)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Plant Sale, Farm Tour, & Introduction to Permaculture (donation-based)
12:00 pm | Plant-based Potluck and Holistic Health Discussion

🧘🏽‍♀️ We will begin our morning with an All Levels Yoga Class led by Tammy Sikorcin, our plant-based pioneer! During this class we will explore various styles of yoga. All levels can participate together with a plethora of modifications and props when needed.
🍃 Yoga will be donation based, all donations going directly to our teacher, Tammy.
🚶🏻‍♂️ Following yoga, we will hold a special edible & native plant sale along with a tour of Our Permaculture Farm, and an introduction to Permaculture discussion.
🍃 Our farm tour and Intro to Permaculture class will be donation based, all donations going directly to Our Permaculture Farm.
🌸 We will talk about the basics of Permaculture. What is it? How can it help improve your quality of life, and to be more resilient and live more abundantly? We’ll share examples of permaculture design that you can apply to your own life.
🐝 You will learn what plants to use to maximally boost beneficial insects for natural pest control and create abundant wildlife habitat in your own landscape!! Our plant nursery has many native plants that will help you boost production in your garden and food forest!
🥗 Finally, join us for a nutritious and delicious plant-based potluck and enlightening conversations about holistic health!!
🍠 Bring your homemade vegan, raw food, and whole plant based dishes to share with fellow plant-based pioneers. Whether you're new to a plant-based lifestyle or a seasoned vegan, this potluck is a great opportunity to expand your recipe collection and connect with like-minded individuals who value sustainable and compassionate living.
🧊 Make sure to bring a cooler for your dish if you have one!! We have limited fridge space so first come, first serve. Also bring lots of liquids and remember to stay hydrated throughout the day! It will be hot so come prepared :).
🗣️ After enjoying the plant-powered feast, we'll dive into a lively discussion about holistic health. Gain insights into the benefits of organic foods, learn about the latest developments in whole food nutrition, and explore the connections between nutrition and overall wellness. Share your experiences, ask questions, and engage in a supportive community that is passionate about healthy living and caring for the environment.
🌿✨🦋 This event is open to all, including those who are curious about transitioning towards a plant-based diet or those who simply want to connect with others who share similar values. Come join us and be inspired to live a more vibrant, sustainable, and compassionate life through the power of plants.
🍃 This event is donation based with extra donations open for our yoga teacher Tammy Sikorcin and our Permaculture guide Koreen Brennan.
‼️ For the overall event donations, please donate here.

Hernando County Seed Swap
2024-06-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Our Permaculture Farm, 11251 Salina St, Brooksville, FL, 34614, United States
The Hernando County Homesteading group will host our 3rd SEED SWAP on June 1st, 2024 at Grow Permaculture Farm
11251 Salina Street
Brooksville.
This event is open to the public and it is free. There is a Homesteading 101 class offered for a $30 fee, but everything else is free to attend.
1. We are looking for sponsors to contribute to purchasing locally sourced seeds for the swap. The intention is for attendees to bring seeds to share and take some home. We would also like to have a variety of seeds supplied by the sponsors to make the bounty a bit sweeter. We will have signage at the event with Sponsor info, and they can have a vendor spot to sell or display their homesteading-related items. Each Sponsorship cost is $100. A sponsor can contact April at 727-457-3242 via text or email at info@justsourceit.org.
2. Business vendor spots are available to group members on a limited basis for $25 each. Join the Facebook group- Hernando County Homesteading. We have 20 tables available. The vendors must have homesteading, (farming, permaculture, food preservation, safety-related, gardening) items or services to be included. We ask that all vendors have some seeds, plants, and soil to share with attendees at their tables (It will help get people to your tables). You don't have to be an official business to have a vendor spot. We are looking for backyard growers, egg sellers, mushroom foraging, canning, preppers, unpaper towel makers, beekeepers, and more. You can set up a pop-up tent for your booth spot. Contact April to reserve your spot 727-457-3242.
3. The purpose of the SEED SWAP is to share seeds, ideas, plants, and homesteading-related passions with each other. We are building a community of homesteaders! It will be warm, so dress appropriately. The swap tables will be set up under shade.
4. We will be offering farm tours from 9am-1pm to learn more about permaculture growing and using weeds as edible plants. The Farm nursery will be open to purchase organic plants. Try some farm-raised drinks like lemongrass tea and infused water.
5. There will be limited seating for the Homesteading 101 class by April Johnson-Spence. The cost is $30 per person, and 20 spots are available. The class will be in the air-conditioned classroom from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. You must purchase that ticket on this site to get a seat. No refunds will be given, but we will create a waiting list, and you can donate your seat to the next in line if you wish. Please post your questions below or email info@justsourceit.org or text 727-457-3242 with any questions.
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Online Permaculture Design Course Oct, 2024
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, United States
Many requests have come in asking us to offer an online version from people whose schedules don’t match up with our in-person courses or who prefer to study online. This course can be studied at your own pace, with a focus on your own site design. Creating the opportunity for a participatory and hands-on experience is important to us, so we include practical exercises that you perform on your own site. In addition we will have live Q and A sessions and personal mentoring with instructors and you will be able to share your experience with instructors and other students via photos, essays or videos.
We have added some exciting learning modules to the online version and other extras, including units with experts covering various topics. The course will address strategies for drylands, temperate, tropical and other climates based on the significant knowledge and experience of our instructors working in those climates and will also have bonus sections focused specifically on Florida/subtropical climate because of how unique the ecosystem is in Florida. Many of these techniques are very useful in multiple climates and we explain how and why.
Students will have an opportunity to self-test their knowledge, to join discussion groups with other students, to participate in question and answer sessions on Zoom (online video conference software) with instructors, and to get feedback from a personal mentor. In addition there are in-person modules for those who want that, and special sessions we normally can’t offer in person because of time and site constraints. We feel this exceeds the learning experience from an in-person course alone.
Sunday the 13th is a welcome meeting for Q&A at 1pm (EST), the first Zoom call is on Tuesday the 15th at 7pm and then the first and third Tuesday for six months, and is recorded.
See the full description...
You can sign up here.

Introduction to Permaculture, Dec 14 2024
2024-12-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual, United States
Free Webinar: Learn How to Create a Thriving, Sustainable Garden
We will explore how to design gardens that work with Nature, not against her. This is a great opportunity to learn how to grow your own food, reduce waste, and live more sustainably.
We will cover:

What permaculture is and how it can transform your life
Easy steps to start your own eco-friendly garden
How to integrate sustainability into your daily routine

How to Go From Killing Plants to Growing a Thriving Food Forest, Dec 15 2024
2024-12-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, United States
Have you ever struggled with keeping plants alive, only to dream of creating a lush, vibrant garden? I’ve been there, and I’m excited to share how I turned my plant-killing ways into a thriving food forest! 🌿
Join me for a free online lecture where I’ll walk you through the steps to go from plant beginner to thriving permaculture gardener. Whether you have a tiny balcony or a backyard, you’ll learn how to create a self-sustaining, food-producing ecosystem that works in harmony with nature.
In this free lecture, we’ll cover:

The key principles of permaculture and why they matter
Simple, practical steps to start your own food forest
How to design a low-maintenance, resilient garden that grows for you

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with plants or dreamed of growing your own food, this is for you! Get that thriving food forest!
We will explore how to design gardens that work with Nature, not against her. This is a great opportunity to learn how to grow your own food, reduce waste, and live more sustainably.

How to start a Successful Permaculture Garden, Dec 28 2024
2024-12-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, United States
Do you want a Successful Permaculture Garden? Have you ever struggled with keeping plants alive, only to dream of creating a lush, vibrant garden? I’ve been there, and I’m excited to share how I turned my plant-killing ways into a flourishing food forest! 🌿
Join me for a free online lecture where I’ll walk you through the steps to go from plant beginner to thriving permaculture gardener. Whether you have a tiny balcony or a backyard, you’ll learn how to create a self-sustaining, food-producing ecosystem that works in harmony with nature.
In this free lecture, we’ll cover:

The key principles of permaculture and why they matter
Simple, practical steps to start your own food forest
How to design a low-maintenance, resilient garden that grows for you

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with plants or dreamed of growing your own food, this is for you! We want you to have a Successful Permaculture Garden.
We will explore how to design gardens that work with Nature, not against her. This is a great opportunity to learn how to grow your own food, reduce waste, and live more sustainably.

Choosing the Best Veggies for Your Garden: A Simple Guide, Feb 16 2025
2025-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, United States
Not all vegetables are created equal when it comes to your garden’s success. In this webinar, you’ll learn:

How to choose vegetables that are productive, delicious, and easier to grow.
Tips for balancing yield, taste, and pest resistance in your planting decisions.
Avoid common mistakes so you can focus on the crops that work best for your garden.

We’ll also recommend some of our favorite varieties for Florida, but they’ll do well in other climates too!
I hope you can join us! Let’s make this world a greener place—one step at a time.

Introduction to Permaculture May 24 2025
2025-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, United States
Free Permaculture Webinar: Learn How to Create a Thriving, Sustainable Garden
We’ll explore how to design gardens that work with Nature, not against her. This is a great opportunity to learn how to grow your own food, reduce waste, and live more sustainably.
Here’s what we’ll cover:

What permaculture is and how it can transform your life
Learn Practical Tools for Growing Healthy Food & Building Soil — Immediate takeaways you can apply in your own garden.
Learn to Create Abundance with Less Work — Our methods work in harmony with Nature, getting more yield with less effort
Take the First Step Toward a More Purposeful, Connected Life — Design your life holistically for more joy & fulfillment

I believe we all have the power to make a positive difference, and this webinar is the perfect place to begin your journey.
I hope you can join us! Let’s make this world a greener place—one step at a time.

In-Person Permaculture Design Course Sep, 2025
2025-09-13 - 2026-03-14 | United Church of Christ, 2601 54th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, 33712
This is Grow Permaculture’s internationally recognized In-Person Permaculture Design Course, based on Bill Mollison’s work. This course will be held in St Petersburg, FL, and at our farm in Brooksville, giving people an opportunity to see permaculture in action on both the farm and also studying in an urban environment. All our courses are endorsed by Permaculture Institute of North America (PINA).
The full rate is $1,295, early bird rate may be available when you read this. This cost covers course materials (except the book by Mollison), field trips, snacks and when visiting the farm - lunch. Our courses are an investment in yourself and your future - you will make and save far more than the course cost, to the degree you use the information in the course.
(Please note for the September 13, 2025 course payment should be made by August 31, 2025. We accept late signups. No refunds after August 31, 2025.
Payment plans are available through our Paypal shopping cart. They offer different plans, for details look for the line that says
PayPal As low as $__.__/mo for 12 months.
right under the ADD TO CART button.
For assistance or questions reach out via contact or to courseinfo "at" growpermaculture "dot" com, or leave a message at 727-495-6145.
Schedule is one weekend per month (skipping December).
Sep 13-14 - Design strategies, get to know one another, and understanding natural systems
Oct 11-12 - Climate, soil, and water
Nov 8-9 - Food forests, kitchen garden, animals, aquaculture, agroforestry
Dec has no classes.
Jan 9-10 - Built environment and appropriate technology
Feb 13-14 - Regenerative finances and building community
Mar 13-14 - Closing topics, presentations and graduation
Hours are from 9:00 - 5:00, with breaks in am and pm and a 90 minute lunch hour, Saturday and Sunday.
Starts on weekend September 13 (Saturday), 2025 and ends on weekend March 14 (Sunday), 2025.
We need to email you the syllabus, registration form and other specific information, please ensure you include a current email address so that we can get you properly enrolled and a certificate issued at the end.
A $795 early bird discount is available until Apr 30,
a $895 early bird is available until May 31,
a $995 early bird is available until Jun 30,
a $1,095 early bird is available until Jul 31,
a $1,195 early bird is available until Aug 31, 2025.
Note: We modify the content to suit the student's interests in each course, and gladly share any knowledge we have with you. Ensure you fill in the registration form we mail out.
Go here to sign up.

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Online Permaculture Design Course Oct, 2025
2025-10-14 19:00 - 2026-04-28 20:00 | Virtual, United States
The Online course will start on October 14th 2025.
Many requests have come in asking us to offer an online permaculture design course from people whose schedules don’t match up with our in-person courses or who prefer to study online. This course can be studied at your own pace, with a focus on your own site design. Creating the opportunity for a participatory and hands-on experience is important to us, so we include practical exercises that you perform on your own site. In addition we will have live Q and A sessions and personal mentoring with instructors and you will be able to share your experience with instructors and other students via photos, essays or videos.
We have added some exciting learning modules to the online version and other extras, including units with experts covering various topics. The course will address strategies for drylands, temperate, tropical and other climates based on the significant knowledge and experience of our instructors working in those climates and will also have bonus sections focused specifically on Florida/subtropical climate because of how unique the ecosystem is in Florida. Many of these techniques are very useful in multiple climates and we explain how and why.
Students will have an opportunity to self-test their knowledge, to join discussion groups with other students, to participate in question and answer sessions on Zoom (online video conference software) with instructors, and to get feedback from a personal mentor. In addition there are in-person modules for those who want that, and special sessions we normally can’t offer in person because of time and site constraints. We feel this exceeds the learning experience from an in-person course alone.
See the full description...
You can sign up here.
