Introduction to Permaculture & Design Principles
Subtopics:
- What is permaculture? (History & philosophy)
- Why we do permaculture
- Permaculture design principles
- Site visits & observation
Practical Activity: Site walk.
Soil Health & Composting
Subtopics:
- Soil structure
- Composting methods (hot compost, cold compost, vermicompost)
- Mulching and soil moisture retention
- Natural fertilizers & bio-inputs
- Preventing soil erosion
Practical Activity: Build a compost pile.
Water Management & Climate Resilience
Subtopics:
- Rainwater harvesting systems
- Drip irrigation basics
- Greywater reuse
- Designing for drought resilience
Practical Activity: Simple rainwater harvesting demo.
Sustainable Food Production Systems
Subtopics:
- Food forests and layered planting
- Companion planting
- Polyculture vs monoculture
- Agroforestry principles
Practical Activity: Design a mini food forest or companion planting bed
Community Systems & Sustainable Living
Subtopics:
- Permaculture at household level
- Sustainable livelihoods & local markets
- Natural building basics
- Waste reduction & recycling systems
Practical Activity: House hold group project participation.