What is permaculture and why is it important? Master Gardeners say that, simply put, permaculture is an approach to gardening and land management that focuses on self-sufficient ecosystems. Permaculture gardens draw inspiration from nature with methods such as edible landscaping and wildlife gardening to create a low-maintenance, self-contained and productive ecosystem.
Join permaculture expert Delvin Solkinson for “Permaculture and the Garden,” a Green Thumb Gardening Tips Zoom presentation from noon– 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, and find out why permaculture may be right for you.
Get the link at extension.wsu.edu/clallam/events, or join by phone at 253-215-8782 (meeting ID 920 0799 1742, passcode 709395).
Delvin will discuss the ethics and principles of permaculture along with design frameworks, soil and quick return composting, water strategies and plant and tree systems. He will also talk about permaculture as it relates to animal systems and integrated pest management along with climate strategies for the Pacific Northwest.
“Integrating this toolkit of design principles, strategies and methods can inspire new, creative and holistic approaches to garden design and maintenance,” Delvin said.
Delvin’s 25 years of gardening expertise includes designing, building and maintaining the Heart Gardens, a permaculture demonstration site in the downtown of Roberts Creek, B.C. “I love exploring how people can provide for more of their own needs more effectively by working in cooperation with nature,” he said.
Delvin is a community gardener, student and teacher from British Columbia, B.C., Canada. Collaborating with his wife Grace, a homesteader and herbalist, he creates free learning and teaching tools, writes articles and makes videos. He teaches courses offering certificates in permaculture design, and advanced courses offering permaculture diplomas.
Sponsored by WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners, the Green Thumbs Garden Tips education series seeks to provide home gardeners with education on research-based sustainable garden practices in Clallam County.
The series is offered via streaming presentations from noon-1 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday each month through October (in November, December and January, one program is offered). Scheduled presentations are subject to change. Visit the WSU Extension Clallam County website calendar (extension.wsu.edu/clallam) for the latest information on upcoming presentations.
For more information, call 360-565-2679.
