2023 Syntropics for Backyard Farming
Learn how to grow food using Mother Nature’s natural intelligence through Syntropic Farming (agroforestry) with local organic farmer Jim Hodgetts & wife Julia Peddie on their demonstration farm in Woombye.
PART ONE
SUN. OCT 1st – INTRODUCTION TO SYNTROPICS
SUN. OCT 1st –MODULE 1: BUILDING A SYSTEM
PART TWO
SUN. OCT 8th –MODULE 2: TREELINE MANAGEMENT & PRUNING
SUN. OCT 8th –MODULE 3: COMPOST & WORMS
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS
SUN. OCT 15th – *MODULE 4: SEEDS, SEEDLINGS, SUCCESSION PLANTING
SUN. OCT 15th – Community Planting & social Free from 3pm
SUN. OCT 1st – INTRODUCTION TO SYNTROPICS
SUN. OCT 1st –MODULE 1: BUILDING A SYSTEM
PART TWO
SUN. OCT 8th –MODULE 2: TREELINE MANAGEMENT & PRUNING
SUN. OCT 8th –MODULE 3: COMPOST & WORMS
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS
SUN. OCT 15th – *MODULE 4: SEEDS, SEEDLINGS, SUCCESSION PLANTING
SUN. OCT 15th – Community Planting & social Free from 3pm
*NEW MODULE: Seeds, Seedlings, Succession planting.
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Sun. 15TH OCT. 12–2.30pm ($100)
This 2½ HOUR workshop is Module 4 in a series of Syntropic workshops with Jim & Julia on their regenerative farm in Woombye. Seeds, Seedlings & Succession planting is for multi-crop regenerative backyard farming, where you’ll learn mapping, seed & seedling harvest, care & management, and Jim’s seed-raising tips. Suitable for all levels. PLUS: Community Planting to follow, from 3pm (free & kids welcome) Invite your friends and family to join you & our community, at the end of the workshop to help plant our early summer crop. Bring snacks & drinks to share to follow. |
Bookings: $50 cash deposit at Yandina markets OR SMS Julia 0405331584 for bank details.
OR Book online at: https://www.trybooking.com/1110332
OR Book online at: https://www.trybooking.com/1110332
Syntropic Backyard Farming in 2 Parts
You’ll benefit from Jim’s thirty years of farming at this 2 Part workshop and discover how to improve your soil, increase yields and save water in your own garden. Suitable for beginners and advanced gardeners alike.
You’ll benefit from Jim’s thirty years of farming at this 2 Part workshop and discover how to improve your soil, increase yields and save water in your own garden. Suitable for beginners and advanced gardeners alike.
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Introduction Syntropic Farming
Part 1 Introduction to Syntropics, and we build a system from scratch in an afternoon. Date: Sunday 1st October 1pm–5.00pm Cost: $200 PART 2 Introduction Syntropic Farming Treeline management & Pruning. Compost & worms. Part 2 is a more advanced inquiry into Treeline management and pruning for your food forest. We also dig into a bonus module on compost and worms. Date: Sunday 8th October, 1.00pm-5.00pm Cost: $200, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Bookings: $50 cash deposit at Yandina markets OR SMS Julia 0405331584 for bank details to hold your place and pay the balance on the day. OR Book online at: https://www.trybooking.com/CLELC NOTE: It is recommended to complete Part 1 before Part 2 but not a requirement. Parts can be booked separately. Part 1 does not mean a commitment to Part 2. Dress for all weathers, wear covered shoes, long-sleeved shirt, sun hat, mozzie protection and byo bottle of water (filtered rainwater available for refill). Vegan refreshments provided.
Cancellation policy: please give 24 hours notice to give us time to fill your place and we will transfer you to our next course. Cancellations under 24 hours notice will incur $50 fee to cover costs. |
Gift Certificates AvailableIf you would like to buy someone you love a place in one of our courses in 2023, for $200 Gift Voucher. To order Text your email and request bank details to Julia 0405331584 to pay $200 by EFT.
If you've completed one of our Syntropic Farm Courses we would love to hear from you. Please send your testimonial to juliapeddie@icloud.com |
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COURSE OUTLINE
PART 1 1.00pm Registration, Housekeeping & Introducing the Day's Program 1.30pm Welcome & Intros Overview of Agroforestry/Syntropic Farming Walk & Talk Garden Tour (via potting shed and worm & compost systems) 2.30 pm Building a Syntropic system Setting System structure with Log Paths from scratch. Reset a system ready for planting. Role of cut and drop. Intro to strata management & succession planting/mapping for horticulture Activity 1 Chainsaw logs for paths Activity 2 Digging one section of new system from scratch Activity 3 Mapping and planting a diverse mixed crop 4.00 pm Treeline & Pruning summary (for Part 2). Activity 3 Separating Banana pup for planting p4 5.00pm Close COURSE OUTLINE PART 2 1.00 pm Registration, Housekeeping & Introducing the Day's Program 1.30 pm Welcome & Intros Review of Agroforestry/Syntropic Farming intro 2.00 pm 2 Syntropic System & Treeline Overview Role of Treelines, managing for strata (light) and succession (growth over time). 100 year planning. Planting to a Map. Treeline management and restoration. Activity 1 Clean up established Treeline Activity 2 Restoration of a Treeline. Pruning Overview & important role, Moon phases, Time of year, Propogation. Activity 3 Prune demo and propogating prunings. 3.30 pm Afternoon Tea 4.00 pm 6 Mapping & System Planning Ecological Succession (Time) & Strata Planning (Space) 4.15pm Compost 5.00pm Close |
