Basic presentation that can be used for schools interested in school gardens aimed for Qld Australia extensive national grants links,feel free to use and improve
Organic farming provides numerous environmental benefits compared to conventional farming. It builds healthy soil by encouraging organic matter and bacteria rather than relying on chemicals, which helps reduce erosion and stores more carbon. Organic farming also protects water resources by limiting polluted runoff from pesticides and fertilizers. It supports biodiversity on farms, which improves resilience against issues like pests and weather events. Overall, organic farming is better for the environment by reducing the 500 million pounds of pesticides used annually and improving soil, water, and habitat quality.
A look inot the histroy of Permaculture adn its roots. Then a look into the state of the world very briefly. Following that an examination of each of the principles laid out by Bill Mollison in the book Introduction to Permaculture. Finally ending with a few pictures that provide looks into Permaculture Management techniques reflecting these design principles.
This document discusses the impact of carbon sequestration on soil and crop productivity. It provides background on global carbon emissions and pools. Soil acts as both a source and sink of atmospheric carbon through processes like photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition. Improving soil organic carbon through practices like conservation tillage, cover crops, nutrient management, and agroforestry can increase crop yields by improving soil quality properties. Maintaining or increasing soil organic carbon levels through appropriate land management practices helps mitigate climate change while enhancing soil health and agricultural productivity.
This presentation provides an overview of the benefits of cover crops, management considerations, cover crop species for Arkansas and Oklahoma, and the economic benefits of cover cropping.
Cropping systems organize crop production to best utilize resources like soil, water, sunlight, and labor. There are several types of cropping systems including mono-cropping, multiple cropping, intercropping, and sequence cropping. In India, major rice-based cropping systems include rice-wheat, rice-rice, cotton-wheat, soybean-wheat, and maize-wheat. Rice is commonly intercropped with crops like black gram, green gram, and sesame. Relay/paira/utera cropping involves sowing the next crop in maturing rice fields. Sequential cropping refers to growing rice with preceding or succeeding crops to utilize residual fertility.
Crop Propuction Organic - npop indian organic standardAncy P George
The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) was launched in 2000 in India to establish national standards for organic production. The 7th edition of NPOP from 2014 provides standards for organic crop production, wild plant collection, food processing, animal husbandry, and aquaculture. The standards address requirements for crop production plans, conversion periods, nutrient management, pest and disease control, contamination prevention, and collection of wild plants. Operators must meet the standards for at least 12 months before products can be labeled as organic.
Organic farming provides numerous environmental benefits compared to conventional farming. It builds healthy soil by encouraging organic matter and bacteria rather than relying on chemicals, which helps reduce erosion and stores more carbon. Organic farming also protects water resources by limiting polluted runoff from pesticides and fertilizers. It supports biodiversity on farms, which improves resilience against issues like pests and weather events. Overall, organic farming is better for the environment by reducing the 500 million pounds of pesticides used annually and improving soil, water, and habitat quality.
A look inot the histroy of Permaculture adn its roots. Then a look into the state of the world very briefly. Following that an examination of each of the principles laid out by Bill Mollison in the book Introduction to Permaculture. Finally ending with a few pictures that provide looks into Permaculture Management techniques reflecting these design principles.
This document discusses the impact of carbon sequestration on soil and crop productivity. It provides background on global carbon emissions and pools. Soil acts as both a source and sink of atmospheric carbon through processes like photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition. Improving soil organic carbon through practices like conservation tillage, cover crops, nutrient management, and agroforestry can increase crop yields by improving soil quality properties. Maintaining or increasing soil organic carbon levels through appropriate land management practices helps mitigate climate change while enhancing soil health and agricultural productivity.
This presentation provides an overview of the benefits of cover crops, management considerations, cover crop species for Arkansas and Oklahoma, and the economic benefits of cover cropping.
Cropping systems organize crop production to best utilize resources like soil, water, sunlight, and labor. There are several types of cropping systems including mono-cropping, multiple cropping, intercropping, and sequence cropping. In India, major rice-based cropping systems include rice-wheat, rice-rice, cotton-wheat, soybean-wheat, and maize-wheat. Rice is commonly intercropped with crops like black gram, green gram, and sesame. Relay/paira/utera cropping involves sowing the next crop in maturing rice fields. Sequential cropping refers to growing rice with preceding or succeeding crops to utilize residual fertility.
Crop Propuction Organic - npop indian organic standardAncy P George
The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) was launched in 2000 in India to establish national standards for organic production. The 7th edition of NPOP from 2014 provides standards for organic crop production, wild plant collection, food processing, animal husbandry, and aquaculture. The standards address requirements for crop production plans, conversion periods, nutrient management, pest and disease control, contamination prevention, and collection of wild plants. Operators must meet the standards for at least 12 months before products can be labeled as organic.
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are methods for producing agriculture in a sustainable way. They aim to ensure food safety and quality, protect the environment, and support economic viability and social equity. GAP standards have been developed by various public and private organizations for different commodities and markets. Potential benefits include improved food safety, market access, and more sustainable farming. Challenges include increased costs, lack of harmonization between standards, and ensuring small farmers can participate. Key principles of GAP include clean soil, water, worker hygiene, and surfaces to prevent contamination during all stages of production and harvesting. Proper record keeping is also important for food safety.
Organic farming is a holistic system that focuses on soil health and the use of local inputs like organic manures to improve soil quality. It has been practiced in India for ancient times. The key characteristics of organic farming include crop rotation, residue management, and the use of organic manures and biological inputs to manage crops, weeds and pests. The principles of organic agriculture are health, ecology, fairness and care. While organic farming offers benefits, it also faces challenges in India like a lack of awareness, marketing problems, inadequate infrastructure and low initial yields. However, its future prospects are positive due to a growing local demand for organic foods and its ability to provide sustainable livelihoods.
This document discusses pest management in organic farming. It emphasizes using natural methods like biological controls and cultural practices to minimize pest damage rather than chemicals. Specific biological controls are recommended for common pests of rice, cotton, sugarcane, and sorghum, including the use of resistant varieties, predators, parasites, and pathogens. The benefits of pest management in organic farming include reducing chemicals, being sustainable and environmentally friendly, and producing safe, high-quality foods.
This document discusses sustainable agriculture. It defines sustainable agriculture as a form of agriculture that fulfills current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. The document outlines the goals of sustainable agriculture as environmental health, economic efficiency, and social/economic equity. It also discusses problems with modern agriculture practices and differences between modern and sustainable agriculture. Finally, it provides dimensions for adapting to and mitigating climate change in agriculture, such as improved seeds/livestock, water use efficiency, pest management, and more.
Nutrient budgets are becoming accepted tools to describe nutrient flows within cropping system and to assist in the planning of the rotational cropping and mixed farming system
Depending on the farm management and the balance of inputs and outputs of nutrient N,P and K budgets have been shown to range from deficit to surplus in cropping system
Budgets are the outcome of simple nutrient accounting process which details all the inputs and outputs to a given defined system over fixed period of time
A soil surface nutrient budget accounts for all nutrients that enter the soil surface and leave the soil through crop uptake.
Permaculture is a design system based on ethics and design principles which can be used to establish, design, manage and improve holistic management of individuals, businesses, communities and social-ecological systems.
What is sustainable agriculture ppt By Allah Dad Khan Mr.Allah Dad Khan
1. The document discusses sustainable agriculture and defines it as the successful management of resources to satisfy changing human needs while maintaining environmental quality and conserving natural resources.
2. It provides goals for sustainable agriculture systems, including providing profitable farm incomes while promoting environmental stewardship, stable farm families/communities, and reducing inputs.
3. The document outlines several practices for sustainable agriculture, such as using cover crops, crop rotation, and integrated pest management, to improve soils and reduce pollution.
The document discusses Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for rice production in Sub-Saharan Africa and their impact on yields. It provides a list of common GAP components introduced in various countries. Trial results found yield increases of 1-1.2 tonnes/hectare on average when adopting 3-4 GAP components. Larger yield gains were seen under rainfed lowland systems. Outscaling efforts reached over 1500 farmers by 2018. However, adoption faces constraints like limited knowledge and access to improved technologies. The document proposes an impact pathway and budget to train farmers on GAP.
Situation of land holding in India….
Problems….
Solution….
-Multi layer farming….
Project introduction
Selected crop information
Project description
Basic principle of multi-layer farming
Benefits of multi layer farming
Conclusion
The document discusses the promotion of teak under agroforestry systems in Madhya Pradesh, India to enhance rural livelihoods. It provides details on the various agroforestry systems prevalent in the state, including parklands, shade systems, strip alley cropping, boundary planting, contour planting, and homestead plantations. Teak is highlighted as a popular choice for agroforestry due to its economic benefits, growth rate, compatibility with crops, and increasing market value. Research interventions and extension strategies are recommended to further promote agroforestry and realize its potential in Madhya Pradesh.
From the 2019 NACD Summer Conservation Forum and Tour.
With the increased occurrence of catastrophic fires and droughts, managing woodlands and forests has taken on an increase importance. Learn about different forest management techniques and how they impact the community.
Herbicide residues can persist in soil and injure crops planted in subsequent seasons. The rate of herbicide breakdown depends on factors like the chemical properties of the herbicide, soil microbes, moisture, temperature, and tillage practices. Farmers can minimize carryover risks by selecting herbicides with short half-lives, applying the minimum effective rate, timing applications early in the season, and using crop rotations and soil additives. Determining residual herbicide levels involves field bioassays, chemical analysis of soil samples, or commercial plant bioassays.
Crop residue management in rice based cropping systemP.K. Mani
Crop residue has important effects on soil quality in rice-based cropping systems. When crop residues are removed, it leads to decreased soil fertility and lower crop production. Incorporating crop residue into the soil improves various indicators of soil quality, including physical properties like aggregation and porosity, chemical properties like soil organic matter and nutrient levels, and biological properties like microbial population and enzyme activity. Proper crop residue management can help sustain soil quality and fertility in rice fields over the long term.
This document discusses different methods of irrigation for crop production. It describes surface irrigation techniques like wild flooding, controlled flooding using basins or borders/strips. Subsurface techniques include furrow irrigation with deep furrows or corrugations. Sprinkler irrigation involves applying water under pressure through nozzles to simulate rainfall. Drip irrigation applies water slowly to the soil surface near plant roots. The various methods are used depending on the crop type and soil properties to efficiently supply water for plant growth.
Farming system approach for food security and ruralvikram958
This document discusses integrated farming systems (IFS) and their benefits. It provides examples of IFS models for different land types:
1) An IFS model for wetlands consisting of crops, fisheries, and poultry cultivation. This system improves soil fertility and nutrient levels while generating higher yields, returns, and employment compared to conventional cropping systems.
2) IFS models are also discussed for garden lands, dry lands, and hilly regions, integrating crops with livestock, dairy, fisheries, and other components. These systems enhance productivity, food security, farm income and recycling of resources.
3) Adopting IFS has economic and environmental advantages over traditional farming, including minimized
Agroecology is the study of agricultural systems and their interaction with the environment. It focuses on optimizing locally available resources through practices like crop rotation, polycultures, and agroforestry to reduce reliance on external inputs. Key principles of agroecology include recycling nutrients on the farm, integrating crops and livestock, and maintaining biodiversity. Agroecological strategies can improve productivity and sustainability while conserving natural resources long-term.
This document discusses agricultural pollution, including its types, causes, effects, challenges in India, and ways to reduce it. The main types are leaching and groundwater poisoning from chemicals in soil running into groundwater; water runoff with fertilizers and chemicals mixing into nearby watercourses; and eutrophication from excess nutrients promoting algal blooms and reducing oxygen in water. The primary causes are chemical fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals, soil erosion, sedimentation, and improper animal management. Effects include water and air pollution harming human and environmental health. Challenges to addressing it in India include population pressures, lack of policy and awareness, and climate/soil issues. Ways to reduce it include following best
Permaculture: Designs for a Thriving Worldbenkessler
Permaculture is a design system that creates sustainable human environments by mimicking natural patterns and relationships. It focuses on observing ecosystems and replicating the connections between different elements like plants, animals, water and infrastructure. The goal is to design resilient systems that produce more than they consume and benefit all their parts.
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are methods for producing agriculture in a sustainable way. They aim to ensure food safety and quality, protect the environment, and support economic viability and social equity. GAP standards have been developed by various public and private organizations for different commodities and markets. Potential benefits include improved food safety, market access, and more sustainable farming. Challenges include increased costs, lack of harmonization between standards, and ensuring small farmers can participate. Key principles of GAP include clean soil, water, worker hygiene, and surfaces to prevent contamination during all stages of production and harvesting. Proper record keeping is also important for food safety.
Organic farming is a holistic system that focuses on soil health and the use of local inputs like organic manures to improve soil quality. It has been practiced in India for ancient times. The key characteristics of organic farming include crop rotation, residue management, and the use of organic manures and biological inputs to manage crops, weeds and pests. The principles of organic agriculture are health, ecology, fairness and care. While organic farming offers benefits, it also faces challenges in India like a lack of awareness, marketing problems, inadequate infrastructure and low initial yields. However, its future prospects are positive due to a growing local demand for organic foods and its ability to provide sustainable livelihoods.
This document discusses pest management in organic farming. It emphasizes using natural methods like biological controls and cultural practices to minimize pest damage rather than chemicals. Specific biological controls are recommended for common pests of rice, cotton, sugarcane, and sorghum, including the use of resistant varieties, predators, parasites, and pathogens. The benefits of pest management in organic farming include reducing chemicals, being sustainable and environmentally friendly, and producing safe, high-quality foods.
This document discusses sustainable agriculture. It defines sustainable agriculture as a form of agriculture that fulfills current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. The document outlines the goals of sustainable agriculture as environmental health, economic efficiency, and social/economic equity. It also discusses problems with modern agriculture practices and differences between modern and sustainable agriculture. Finally, it provides dimensions for adapting to and mitigating climate change in agriculture, such as improved seeds/livestock, water use efficiency, pest management, and more.
Nutrient budgets are becoming accepted tools to describe nutrient flows within cropping system and to assist in the planning of the rotational cropping and mixed farming system
Depending on the farm management and the balance of inputs and outputs of nutrient N,P and K budgets have been shown to range from deficit to surplus in cropping system
Budgets are the outcome of simple nutrient accounting process which details all the inputs and outputs to a given defined system over fixed period of time
A soil surface nutrient budget accounts for all nutrients that enter the soil surface and leave the soil through crop uptake.
Permaculture is a design system based on ethics and design principles which can be used to establish, design, manage and improve holistic management of individuals, businesses, communities and social-ecological systems.
What is sustainable agriculture ppt By Allah Dad Khan Mr.Allah Dad Khan
1. The document discusses sustainable agriculture and defines it as the successful management of resources to satisfy changing human needs while maintaining environmental quality and conserving natural resources.
2. It provides goals for sustainable agriculture systems, including providing profitable farm incomes while promoting environmental stewardship, stable farm families/communities, and reducing inputs.
3. The document outlines several practices for sustainable agriculture, such as using cover crops, crop rotation, and integrated pest management, to improve soils and reduce pollution.
The document discusses Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for rice production in Sub-Saharan Africa and their impact on yields. It provides a list of common GAP components introduced in various countries. Trial results found yield increases of 1-1.2 tonnes/hectare on average when adopting 3-4 GAP components. Larger yield gains were seen under rainfed lowland systems. Outscaling efforts reached over 1500 farmers by 2018. However, adoption faces constraints like limited knowledge and access to improved technologies. The document proposes an impact pathway and budget to train farmers on GAP.
Situation of land holding in India….
Problems….
Solution….
-Multi layer farming….
Project introduction
Selected crop information
Project description
Basic principle of multi-layer farming
Benefits of multi layer farming
Conclusion
The document discusses the promotion of teak under agroforestry systems in Madhya Pradesh, India to enhance rural livelihoods. It provides details on the various agroforestry systems prevalent in the state, including parklands, shade systems, strip alley cropping, boundary planting, contour planting, and homestead plantations. Teak is highlighted as a popular choice for agroforestry due to its economic benefits, growth rate, compatibility with crops, and increasing market value. Research interventions and extension strategies are recommended to further promote agroforestry and realize its potential in Madhya Pradesh.
From the 2019 NACD Summer Conservation Forum and Tour.
With the increased occurrence of catastrophic fires and droughts, managing woodlands and forests has taken on an increase importance. Learn about different forest management techniques and how they impact the community.
Herbicide residues can persist in soil and injure crops planted in subsequent seasons. The rate of herbicide breakdown depends on factors like the chemical properties of the herbicide, soil microbes, moisture, temperature, and tillage practices. Farmers can minimize carryover risks by selecting herbicides with short half-lives, applying the minimum effective rate, timing applications early in the season, and using crop rotations and soil additives. Determining residual herbicide levels involves field bioassays, chemical analysis of soil samples, or commercial plant bioassays.
Crop residue management in rice based cropping systemP.K. Mani
Crop residue has important effects on soil quality in rice-based cropping systems. When crop residues are removed, it leads to decreased soil fertility and lower crop production. Incorporating crop residue into the soil improves various indicators of soil quality, including physical properties like aggregation and porosity, chemical properties like soil organic matter and nutrient levels, and biological properties like microbial population and enzyme activity. Proper crop residue management can help sustain soil quality and fertility in rice fields over the long term.
This document discusses different methods of irrigation for crop production. It describes surface irrigation techniques like wild flooding, controlled flooding using basins or borders/strips. Subsurface techniques include furrow irrigation with deep furrows or corrugations. Sprinkler irrigation involves applying water under pressure through nozzles to simulate rainfall. Drip irrigation applies water slowly to the soil surface near plant roots. The various methods are used depending on the crop type and soil properties to efficiently supply water for plant growth.
Farming system approach for food security and ruralvikram958
This document discusses integrated farming systems (IFS) and their benefits. It provides examples of IFS models for different land types:
1) An IFS model for wetlands consisting of crops, fisheries, and poultry cultivation. This system improves soil fertility and nutrient levels while generating higher yields, returns, and employment compared to conventional cropping systems.
2) IFS models are also discussed for garden lands, dry lands, and hilly regions, integrating crops with livestock, dairy, fisheries, and other components. These systems enhance productivity, food security, farm income and recycling of resources.
3) Adopting IFS has economic and environmental advantages over traditional farming, including minimized
Agroecology is the study of agricultural systems and their interaction with the environment. It focuses on optimizing locally available resources through practices like crop rotation, polycultures, and agroforestry to reduce reliance on external inputs. Key principles of agroecology include recycling nutrients on the farm, integrating crops and livestock, and maintaining biodiversity. Agroecological strategies can improve productivity and sustainability while conserving natural resources long-term.
This document discusses agricultural pollution, including its types, causes, effects, challenges in India, and ways to reduce it. The main types are leaching and groundwater poisoning from chemicals in soil running into groundwater; water runoff with fertilizers and chemicals mixing into nearby watercourses; and eutrophication from excess nutrients promoting algal blooms and reducing oxygen in water. The primary causes are chemical fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals, soil erosion, sedimentation, and improper animal management. Effects include water and air pollution harming human and environmental health. Challenges to addressing it in India include population pressures, lack of policy and awareness, and climate/soil issues. Ways to reduce it include following best
Permaculture: Designs for a Thriving Worldbenkessler
Permaculture is a design system that creates sustainable human environments by mimicking natural patterns and relationships. It focuses on observing ecosystems and replicating the connections between different elements like plants, animals, water and infrastructure. The goal is to design resilient systems that produce more than they consume and benefit all their parts.
This document provides an outline for a permaculture design certificate course. It covers permaculture ethics of caring for the earth, people, and giving away surplus. It discusses principles of natural systems design like everything is connected and each element should serve multiple functions. It describes permaculture design methodologies like maps, element analysis, sector planning, observational approaches, and experiential learning. Pattern design is discussed including edge effects and flow patterns. Forests and trees are examined for their roles in wind, light, rain capture and transpiration. Establishment and management of forests and orchards are also summarized.
The We Are All Farmers Permaculture Institute hosts a hands-on permaculture design certificate course of service to the Appalachian and Piedmont regions over five weekends Jan - May. This year's students produced designs pro bono for Friendship Gardens, a high school in Charlotte, NC. On June 21, 2014 We Are All Farmers Permaculture Design Certificate students will follow up their designs with installation of key elements in a 25+ person Permaculture Blast (free workshop) for the community.
Resource Book for Permaculture: Solutions for Sustainable Lifestyles; by Perm...Garden2bounty
This document provides an overview of the Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) curriculum. The EDE is a 4-week course on sustainability design taught worldwide. It covers 4 dimensions - Worldview, Social, Economic and Ecological - with 5 modules in each dimension. The curriculum aims to educate on holistic and systemic approaches to sustainability issues through experiential learning. Gaia Education developed the EDE to spread practical skills for creating sustainable communities and transitioning societies in response to global environmental and social crises.
The document discusses permaculture as a way of life that can help address environmental and social problems. It outlines an agenda for a workshop on permaculture, including discussing the current context, approaches to permaculture in urban and rural settings, and a local example in Willits, CA. The document also lists some of the harms from high fossil fuel dependency, separation from food production, toxicity, ecosystem malfunctions, and issues with industrialized food systems.
This document proposes three permaculture projects for the TPRF Foundation:
1. A permaculture playground at a school to teach children sustainable agriculture practices and encourage environmental stewardship.
2. A permaculture demonstration site near a food center to grow food sustainably and teach local producers permaculture techniques.
3. A global conference center designed with permaculture principles to be self-sustaining and serve as an educational and fundraising space.
Mollison, bill introduction to permaculturePlan Huerta
This document provides an introduction to permaculture and its origins. It discusses how permaculture started gaining popularity in Australia in the 1970s through Bill Mollison's radio interviews and publications of Permaculture One and Two. It has since grown into a global movement with many associated publications, organizations, and trainings. The introduction highlights some of the urgent issues permaculture aims to address, such as unsustainable forestry practices degrading forests and releasing carbon into the atmosphere.
The document summarizes a permaculture design course that will take place in October 2009. It discusses the key concepts and principles of permaculture, including observing natural patterns, functional relationships between elements, renewable resources, and producing no waste. The curriculum will cover conceptual overviews, observation and understanding patterns, climate, soils, water, earthworks, trees and plants, design methods, and strategies for different climates and implementation.
20161202 Permaculture for Science, Energy, and the Environment presentationRob Kaiser
Join us as we discuss Permaculture for Science, Energy, and the Environment. We will be covering topics such as Sustainable Agriculture, Regenerative Agriculture, and Permaculture.
A global tour of sustainable permaculture design. Includes audio of Ethan Roland (AppleSeed Permaculture) presenting the slideshow at the Northeastern Organic Farmer's Association (MA-chapter) winter conference, January 2008.
The document outlines the SADIMET design process, which involves 6 main steps: 1) conducting a site survey, 2) analyzing the site to identify functions and areas of production needed, 3) designing systems to fulfill the identified functions, 4) implementing and maintaining the design, 5) evaluating the design, and 6) tweaking the design as needed. The design process focuses on holistically meeting the client's goals while addressing the needs of the land through integrated systems that utilize beneficial relationships to minimize effort and waste. Feedback is incorporated from the client and tutors at various stages of the process.
Crop planning for sustainable vegetable production 2016 Pam DawlingPam Dawling
A step-by-step approach to closing the planning circle, so that you can produce crops when you want them and in the right quantities, so you can sell them where and when you need to and support yourself with a rewarding livelihood while replenishing the soil. Never repeat the same mistake two years running!
Urban farming involves growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs in urban areas, like on balconies, rooftops, and empty plots. It has several advantages, including providing fresh and organic food with minimal environmental impact. Modern technologies like coco peat soil, drip irrigation, and greenhouses allow urban farming to be efficient and sustainable even in challenging urban environments. The document proposes developing modular urban farming systems and support networks to help more people engage in urban farming and self-sustainability.
This document provides tips for sustainably gardening in dry times through water conservation practices. It acknowledges contributors who assisted in producing the publication. The main tips discussed include using mulch, compost, efficient watering techniques, harvesting rainwater, greywater diversion and reuse, choosing drought tolerant plants, and reviewing pot plants. The overall message is that gardens can be maintained with less water through these types of practices.
This slide is all about compost . composting is the method to put life in the soil. It fertilizes the soil and provide a new growth to plants . it is a proper media for seedling and start cutting
click on link below to watch video
https://youtu.be/uBgcX-zZ4Fo
This document provides gardening tips for the West Kimberley region of Australia, which has an arid climate with high temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and wind. It recommends using local plant varieties adapted to the conditions, designing gardens to reduce evaporation through windbreaks and shade, improving soil with compost, and using mulch and efficient irrigation to minimize water use. Key techniques include grouping plants by water needs, retrofitting existing gardens, adding soil conditioners, and choosing appropriate mulches and watering systems.
Rain Gardens for the Protection Narragansett BaySotirakou964
The document describes a demonstration rain garden installed at the North Kingstown Town Hall. It summarizes the benefits of rain gardens in reducing stormwater runoff and pollution while beautifying landscapes. The garden captures runoff from the building's roof through an underground pipe and stores it in a 10' by 16' depression planted with native species. Proper garden design, installation, and maintenance helps protect local water resources and wildlife.
Building orientation and sustainable materials are important considerations for sustainable building design. Orienting a building to maximize daylighting and solar heating can significantly reduce its energy usage. Bamboo, cork, recycled wood/metal, precast concrete, and sheep's wool insulation are some sustainable material options. Proper site analysis including sun path diagrams early in the design process helps inform building orientation and material selection. Water conservation through harvesting rainwater, efficient plumbing fixtures, and irrigation systems also contribute to sustainable design. Landscape principles like conserving water and soil, preserving existing plants, and reducing waste support sustainability.
Paulo Mellet's Productive ecological sewage water treatment systems Magnus Wolfe Murray
In tribute to the most inspiring man who i have encountered on planet so far, a wonderful friend and constant source of brilliant ideas and resources. We are so much poorer without his presence now he has passed away, yet so much richer for knowing him, from learning from him. Your work will live on in everything I do. Go well my friend.
Atlantis Green City Solutions provides green building and landscaping solutions to create sustainable cities. Their vision is to create harmony between humanity and the environment through innovations that improve air and water quality, capture rainwater, and reduce carbon emissions. They develop products like green roofs, vertical gardens, permeable surfaces, and stormwater management systems to transform urban landscapes into sustainable ecosystems.
The wicking bed system captures carbon from the atmosphere in the soil through a wet and dry cycle during decomposition. This reduces carbon emissions. It also allows food production with minimal water loss through an underground water reservoir accessed by plants. Organic material decomposes anaerobically, embedding carbon in the soil long-term. The system improves soil quality and structure while efficiently using water resources through capillary action.
1. Growing your own vegetables is healthier, more convenient, and kids enjoy watching them grow.
2. A "no dig" vegetable garden requires low maintenance by building layers of compostable materials like pea straw and manure instead of digging.
3. Growing your own vegetables means they retain more vitamins since they don't lose nutrients during long-distance transport and storage like commercially grown produce.
This document provides practical tips for organic gardening in 3 sections: How to get started, How to keep going, and Recommended resources. It emphasizes the importance of soil microbes and feeding the soil with organic matter like compost and mulch. Tips include stopping pesticide use, mulching beds, sheet mulching to create new beds, and organic lawn care practices like leaving clippings and using compost. Recommended books and the Society for Organic Urban Land Care are provided for further resources.
Waterwise Guide to Gardening: A Guide to Saving Water in Established GardensFiorella58v
This document provides guidance on saving water in established gardens through proper garden design, plant selection, soil preparation, irrigation methods, and maintenance techniques. Some key points:
- 60-80% of water consumption in the metropolitan area goes to watering lawns and gardens, especially in summer. Proper techniques can significantly reduce water use without harming gardens.
- When designing or redesigning gardens, consolidate planting areas and use mulches and efficient irrigation to minimize water use. Choose plants adapted to local climate with low water needs.
- Prepare soil by improving moisture and nutrient retention through adding organic matter. Group plants by water needs and install irrigation suited to each zone.
- Warm season grasses like
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices in the City of Stonnington. It discusses sustainable garden design principles, plant selection with an emphasis on local indigenous plants, and other topics like composting, water conservation, and avoiding pesticides and herbicides. A Stonnington Local Plant Guide is included that lists suitable native plant species with details about their requirements, features, and habitat value for wildlife. The document aims to educate and inspire residents to create low-impact, wildlife-friendly gardens.
The Wicking Worm Bed Revolution for Drought GardeningSeeds
The wicking bed system allows food to be produced with reduced and erratic rainfall by capturing water and nutrients below the surface. It improves soil quality over time by encouraging fungal decomposition that embeds carbon in the soil. Wicking beds regulate soil moisture for plant growth using a waterproof liner and drainage holes to retain an underground reservoir of water that wicks up through screening rocks and soil. This system produces higher yields with less water loss compared to conventional irrigation methods.
Aquaponics integrates a hydroponic plant production system with a recirculating aquaculture system. In aquaponics, nutrient-rich water from fish tanks flows to plant beds or rafts, where the plants remove waste from the water as they grow. The cleaned water then recirculates back to the fish tanks. Small-scale aquaponic systems use tanks under 500 gallons to raise fish like tilapia, with the waste providing nutrients for plants grown hydroponically in beds, channels, or rafts. Close management of water quality, fish, and plants is needed to maintain the balanced symbiotic relationship between all three.
Garden Wicking Beds = Water Wise Gardening for Dry Lands & Summer DroughtsSeeds
- Wicking beds are a gardening system that allows plants to be grown with high water and nutrient efficiency in areas with sandy soils and long dry periods. They work by having a water reservoir underneath the planting medium that draws water up through capillary action and evaporation to hydrate the plants.
- They can be easily constructed using materials like plastic liners, barrels, or bricks to create a level bottom planter with a reservoir below. Various porous materials like gravel or broken bricks can be used to fill the reservoir space to store water.
- Wicking beds have been shown to greatly reduce water use for gardening while providing a consistent supply of nutrients and moisture to plants through the passive water movement between the reservoir and
Vertical garden solutions such as green walls and green facades can transform plain walls into beautiful features that improve biodiversity and air quality in urban settings. Interior vertical gardens also insulate buildings and improve indoor air quality and work environments. Hanging Gardens specializes in the design and installation of custom vertical garden solutions using high-quality, sustainable materials like felt growing pockets and drip irrigation systems. Their vertical gardens beautify exterior and interior spaces in a lightweight and water-efficient way.
The Green Revolution Harnessing the Power of Cocopeat for Plants.pdfkarudaa coirs
In today's world, where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of our minds, finding eco-friendly solutions for gardening and agriculture has become imperative. As we strive to reduce our carbon footprint and minimize waste, one remarkable innovation has emerged as a game-changer in the realm of gardening and agriculture – Cocopeat.
Rain Gardens for the Protection Narragansett Bay
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Permaculture Design presentation for schools
1. Gold Coast
Permaculture"...the greatest change we need to make is from
consumption to production, even if on a small
scale, in our own gardens. If only 10% of us do
this, there is enough for everyone. Hence the
futility of revolutionaries who have no gardens,
who depend on the very system they attack, and
who produce words and bullets, not food and
shelter.“
- Bill Mollison
2. Permanent Agriculture:
Permaculture is a holistic system of design
for human needs. It is most often applied to
basic human needs such as water, food and
shelter, but it is also used to design more
abstract systems such as community and
economic structures. Permaculture is
sometimes described as the use of ecology
as the basis for designing integrated
systems of food production, housing,
appropriate technology and community
development. The term Permaculture
Was coined by two Australians David Holmgren
and Bill Mollison in the 1970s and the
concept was defined further when they
published "Permaculture One" in 1978.
.
"What Permaculturists are doing is the most
important activity that any group is doing on
the planet”.
-Dr David Suzuki geneticist, broadcaster and
international environmental advocate.
Permaculture
3. Ethics and Design
• Gold Coast Permaculture operates on an ethical
basis, the three guiding ethics of Permaculture are:
Care of the Earth, Care for People and Return the
Surplus.
• Gold Coast Permaculture return the surplus in a
number of ways, including community work, gifts
of surplus to clients and financial support for
international and local projects that demonstrate
shared values.
• We practice and promote agricultural techniques
that are reparative and regenerative and suited to
local conditions.
4.
5. PERMACULTURE PLANTING GUIDE
• A permaculture gardener will plant in “Guilds” the most famous of these
being the “Three Sisters”
• Corn ,Squash, and Beans.
• “Guilding” is simply placing plants together that have beneficial
relationships.
• The synergy in the “Three Sisters” guild comes from the nitrogen fixing
relationship between the beans and the bacteria living in the soil.
• These bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil.
• Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients in crop production and is
produced synthetically via the haber-bosch process.
• In the organic/ permaculture systems that we use, many plants that have
this special nitrogen fixing ability.
• Nitrogen that is fixed into the soil is then used by the corn and the squash.
• In turn the squash provides a thick carpet of mulch to protect the shallow
rooted corn from water loss and the corn provides a living trellis on which
the beans can grow.
• This pattern of symbiosis is repeated again and again throughout
permaculture planting to achieve remarkable economy in energy use.
6. PERMACULTURE PLANTING GUIDE
• Gold Coast Permaculture have a range of climate appropriate plants.
• Gold Coast Permaculture operates on a decentralized nursery model, so we are able
to offer clients better value for money plants than other major nurseries.
• Please use the following sites for comparison.
• Our fruit tree suppliers are Daley's Fruit.
• http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/
• http://www.greenharvest.com.au/
• Our plants are sold in pots, not as slips, and are planted out using the what is
considered the best practice model.
• All trees are started with a special tailor made compost and also inoculated with
beneficial microbes for optimal performance.
10. Zone 1a
General ideas and suggestions for
site suggest design elements. ie
This is a sloping site we suggest
contour hedges to minimise erosion
and slow water
Ect etc
We suggest a tank at the top of the
hill to gravity feed water
Ect ect
11. Zone1a
Make statements for must have
elements ie Integrated pest
management is a must.
. Roughly 20 percent of the garden
will be planted with perennial and
annual flowers to encourage
pollinators such as butterflies and
native bees. The flowers will also
add to the visual appeal of the
garden. Many beneficial garden
insects are attracted to various
flowers and they are a must for all
organic gardens. Furthermore non
beneficial insects are disorientated
by a diverse range of plantings
making them less likely to build up
to damaging numbers.
12.
13. Support species will add value to
composts by supporting a larger
range of microbial activity these
microbes take the place of the “till
and fertilize regime often practiced
in organic gardening and
convention gardening, allowing
beneficial soil microbes to breed in
compost adds to the gardens over
all stability. Support species also
offer housing to a number of
beneficial insects and birds that
help maintain a stable ecology in
the garden. This reduces disease
and pest out breaks and the need
for damaging and dangerous
fungicides, herbicides and
insecticides. Bio intensive
production relies on quality
compost.
Garden support
15. Retaining Using Tires
Tires are readily available and as long as
retaining walls do not exceed 900mm no
engineering certificate is needed they can be
painted for ascetics and are an extremely
cheap and durable method.
16. Water Tank Maintenance:
Under the Queensland Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002, the property owner must
maintain plumbing and drainage on their property. This includes all apparatus, fittings or
pipes for supplying water to the premises from a service providers infrastructure or from a
water storage tank and for moving water within a premise. You need to regularly maintain
your rainwater tank system to ensure clean water, protect the health of your family, the
local community and the environment. Simple ways to keep contaminants out of your
tank system are to: Although normally pressurised, the domestic water system will also
be designed for low pressure operation. Oversized pipes will allow the system to remain
functional as a gravity system, should the pump (s) break or the electricity fail. The
domestic water will run through a filter and UV light before reaching any domestic taps.
The agriculture ponds and pool water system will be circulated through separate wetland
filtration systems, flow forms, and ponds/pools. Aesthetically pleasing, these functional
water features will help create a lush and fertile sense of place cleaned regularly install a
first flush diverter which stops the initial flow of water from your roof from entering the
tank. Keep your roof clear of large tree branches keep gutters and downpipes clear of
leaves and debris check inlet and overflow screens are securely in place, are in good
condition.
WATER TANK OPTIONS
17. Australian standard AS/NZ4766 for
upright polyethylene tanks, should be
met when purchasing a tank. It won't
crack, fade or rust and it's one-piece
construction makes it exceptionally
strong and easy to clean.
A first flush mechanism is suggested
and also a small pump so that hose
watering can be done from rainwater
tanks. Rainwater is free of chlorine
which can impact on organic soils
negatively. Our suggestion is a
minimum of 2x 5000 litre slim-line
tanks .
.
WATER TANK OPTIONS
18. Raised Garden Beds are made from high strength
steel, with an internal food grade polymer lining
for long life protection. This is a great lightweight
alternative to treated pine, which can contain toxic
chemicals, hardwood which is expensive and rock
or concrete panels which are heavy and
cumbersome. The edges of the raised Garden
Beds have been protected with a long life edge
strip to ensure safety when handling the beds.
The joins are machine riveted, making them
durable and long-lasting.
They are all tested and engineered to support
the weight of the soil. Raised Garden Beds
are easy to install and can be positioned
anywhere. The raised Garden Beds are made
in the true Colorbond® colours, Pale
Eucalypt, Paperbark or plain Galvanised,
designed for its durability and excellent
weathering qualities.
RAISED GARDEN BED
OPTIONS
19. Bio Intensive
Garden Beds
Bio Intensive garden beds offer
excellent value for money
combined with maximum garden
output. They deliver best practice
sustainability requiring no additional
materials. Short term they provide
instant access to high quality
organic growing. Long term they
sequester carbon and improve
depleted soils and build humus.
Such high quality carbon rich soil
adds to the health of the over all
garden and the products derived
from it. High carbon soils also
deliver increased water holding
capacity and the ability to host large
amount of soil organisms which act
as soil workers eliminating the need
to till. The ability to plant out
intensely, creates less chance for
weeds to appear and reduces
labour.
20. HARD & SOFT PATH
OPTIONS
De-Composed Granite:
is an inexpensive way of incorporating
paths around the garden. The granite
packs down well and also absorbs
moisture during rain events and later
releases it to the plants in the garden.
Exposed Aggregate:
is an extremely popular choice of finish
for any concrete area. All samples can be
produced utilizing either grey or off white
cement or with a choice of colour oxides
added to the concrete mix.
21. Texture Stone:
a superb Himalayan Sandstone, is a
beautiful and versatile product that adds a
feeling of warmth and timeless elegance to
compliment or feature any design.
The subtle colour variances ensure that
this product looks stunning in any
application.
Available in Natural, Honed and
Sandblasted, Texture Stone offers the
perfect finish for any application internally
or externally.
Perfect for the Australian environment it
offers warm, neutral colours that stay
cooler in the heat of summer.
HARD & SOFT PATH
OPTIONS
22. Cheap and Cheerful
Pathways need not be expensive, gravel and
woodchips make excellent low cost pathways, they are
easily maintained free of weeds by sheet mulching
with cardboard or newspaper.
23. IRRIGATION USING
LITTLE HELPERS
Children enjoy watering and interacting with the garden, it can be a
leisure activity at lunchtime ,or a planned group activity. Watering
can be worked into the syllabus in many different ways,
conservation, measurement, and calculation to name a few.
Important considerations are appropriate sized watering cans and
also the access to a hose so that holiday and weekend watering if
needed can be achieved quickly, a watering wand as shown in
the photo is suggested..
24. How to build a worm farm:
Feeding fruit and vegetable scraps to earthworms is a
cheap and simple way of recycling food and garden
waste. Worm castings make a great fertiliser for gardens.
Worm farms are ideal for people living in flats or houses
with small backyards and for dealing with lunch scraps at
the office.
Worm farms use special earthworms called compost
worms that thrive in the warm, rich, moist environment of
the worm farm. The most common compost worms are
Tiger Worms, Red Wrigglers and Indian Blues and they
can eat about half of their body weight in one day. The
population in a well maintained worm farm doubles every
two to three months.
What you’ll need to build a simple worm farm
A container for the worm farm. There are many types of
suitable containers for keeping worms, from simple
polystyrene or wooden boxes from the fruit shop to
stackable worm farms and plastic worm factories, which
can be bought. The container must have drainage holes.
A polystyrene foam fruit box about 28 cm high with
drainage holes box is ideal for a first worm farm.
At least 2,000 compost worms. These worms will breed
and multiply to about 8,000 worms in 6 months. There
are many companies that sell compost worms.
Three sheets of newspaper. A bucketful of 'bedding'
material, which is a blend of partly decomposed
compost, straw, grass clippings or
shredded paper or leaf mould. A suitably sized loose
cover, such as Hessian. If you do not have Hessian, you
could use a sheet of cardboard or
even a whole newspaper. Fruit and vegetable scraps
from your kitchen. Two bricks to support the box.
To buy worms or worm farms, consult the Yellow Pages
under 'Worm Farms'. Some local councils also sell worm
farms.
WORM FARMING
25. Method:
Choose a shady spot outdoors for your worm farm, preferably
on a spot with good drainage. Tree roots or grass runners may
invade open based worm farms seeking out water and nutrients.
To avoid this problem, place the worm farm on a plastic sheet.
2) Line your container with a few sheets of dampened newspaper.
3) Half fill the container with bedding mix that is moist but not
soggy. Bedding mix can consist of compost, grass clippings and
shredded paper. It is important to provide a bedding mix that is
not as fresh as the main food source. The best material for this is
well-rotted compost, which is a great way to use compost produced
from garden waste. Prop the container on bricks to make sure the
drainage holes are clear.
4) Add the compost worms.
5) Cover the container with a layer of Hessian and water till moist
but not wet.
6) Add fruit and vegetable scraps each week. Add a small
amount of food in the first week and over 6 months gradually
increase the amount. A worm farm with a surface area of one
metre square and around 10,000 worms will eat about 10kg of
food waste each week. Worms will breed and grow in direct
proportion to the feed provided and the size of the worm farm. It is
best to feed your worms weekly. If uneaten food remains, then you
know you have overfed the worms.
7) After feeding the worms, cover the food
scraps with some compost or soil to avoid attracting
vinegar flies.
8) Add water every few days or when
necessary to prevent the worm farm from drying out.
More water may need to be added on hot, windy days.
It is important to keep the worm farm moist, as the worms
may die if it dries out.
However, the worm farm should not be soggy either.
Remember, there is moisture in the food scraps.
After 6 months, it may be necessary to start another
worm farm, either by starting the whole process in
another container, or, if using a box with holes in the
bottom, by placing the second box on top of the first and
only putting food scraps in the top box. The worms will
migrate through the holes to the top box to feed.
To collect the worms from an established worm farm,
remove the castings and place on a piece of shade cloth
held over a tray. The worms will migrate through the
cloth onto the tray below.
The worm castings can be used in the garden in the
same way as compost or mixed with commercial potting
mixes to pot plants. However, do not remove all of the
castings as the worms need a good bedding mix for
breeding.
WORM FARMING
26. What to feed the worms:
Worms will eat almost any type of vegetable and fruit
scraps, coffee grindings, paper, leaves and even damp
cardboard. Do not add onions or too much acidic food
like oranges, mandarins or pineapples. Avoid materials
contaminated with toxic chemicals, for example, sawdust
from treated wood. Chop up food before adding and try
to feed the worms a mix of materials.
Worm facts
# There are 350 species of earthworms in Australia and
most of those found on farms and in gardens are
introduced species. Compost worms are rare in the bush
because the conditions are not suitable. Compost worms
are a special type of earthworm. Compost worms are
generally more active than normal earthworms. They
thrive in the rich, moist and warm environment of a worm
farm and can eat about half their body weight in one day.
# The population in a well maintained worm farm doubles
e v e r y two to three e months . Earthworms are
hermaphrodites, which means each worm has female
and male sex organs, so every worm can have babies.
But reproduction can only occur between two mature
worms of the same species.
# After mating, both earthworms form a capsule (or
cocoon) containing up to 20 eggs. Even though each
mature compost worm might mate every 7 to 10 days
and produce about 4 to 20 capsules a week, only 3 of
these capsules produce babies. Each capsule produces
around 4 baby worms, which makes a total of 12 babies
per adult per week.
# Babies hatch after about 30 days and are ready to
breed 55 to 70 days later. Earthworm eggs can survive in
very dry conditions for a long time. The babies usually
hatch when the soil becomes moist.
# Although earthworms do not have eyes, they sense
light as well as vibrations and temperature through
special organs in their skin.
# You can also add compost worms to standard compost
bins or heaps, as long as you do not let the contents of
the bin get too hot.
Note:
Using worm castings is like any other gardening activity,
so wear your gardening gloves and wash hands
thoroughly after handling materials
WORM FARMING
27. WORM FARMING
• Worm Farms we recommend and worm resources.
• http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/the-worm-inn/
• http://www.wormtec.com.au/Worm_Farms.html
• It’s suggested that you increase the existing school worm farms by two
kilograms and purchase or create a worm swag type product
28. PLANT GROWING -
NURSERY OPTIONS
Seed Sowing in Germination Trays/Containers:
There are some distinctive advantages in
sowing seeds in germination trays.
Firstly, the environment for seed germination is
much easier to control and certainly simpler to
maintain. It is far easier to care for and give
extra attention to many tiny seedlings in a small
place such as a germination tray compared to a
wide area of garden bed. During the critical
early period of growth, when ideal conditions
can make such a difference, this can easily be
accomplished with far less time and effort.
By using a germination tray, the young
seedlings can be grown to an age that they can
be transplanted into the garden bed with much
greater ease and a better chance of success.
This will also help to overcome the problem of
weeds overtaking young seedlings in the
garden. By planting out seedlings that are
already three to four weeks old, these seedlings
will already have a head start on any new weeds
that may germinate in the garden bed, because
the garden soil can be tilled immediately prior to
transplanting. However, if you were to plant the
seeds directly into the garden, weed seeds may
germinate at the same time and would quickly
outgrow the plants that you have sown.
29. • Recycled options.
• Get the kids to use their imaginations, brainstorm to find out what can
be a good planting container.
• Newspaper pots.
• http://www.ehow.com/video_1745_create-seed-starting.html
PLANT GROWING -
NURSERY OPTIONS
31. Conservation, Food Forests, Food Plants - Perennial — by Jan
Buckley June 23, 2008 - Article from www.permaculture.org.au
Why it works so well The design is basically a circular swale, and it
works well because there’s only one place to mulch, feed and water,
which serves many plants. It’s a good spot to put all your kitchen
scraps, to use as a handy compost heap, and it can also take
cardboard, paper and tin cans. It can make use of excess water run-
off, or if water is scarce, grey water can be directed to the circle so
water is reused. On top of that, bananas grow well in a circle, and
bear bunches on the outside. Both bananas and paw paws are gross
feeders and thrive on nutrients from the decaying organic matter in
the central hole.
So you get ample production of fruit, and root crops. You can also
plant climbing plants like beans to grow up the banana stalks once
they are tall. Volunteer plants like pumpkins and tomatoes are likely to
spring up from vegetable scraps in the compost. Step by step
establishment you will need about four banana suckers (preferably a
dwarf variety, to allow easy picking), four to five paw paws and ten
sweet potato runners; also newspaper and plenty of mulch material.
Start by marking a circle about two metres in diameter. Then dig a
dish-shaped hole 0.5 to one metre deep in the centre. Mound the soil
around the outside in a circular ridge. If you like you can dig a arrow
inlet at ground level to collect rainwater runoff. Cover the whole earth
circle with wet paper or cardboard, or banana leaves. Fill the hollow
with rough mulch material such as coarse twigs, leaves, straw,
decaying logs, rice husks, etc. Add scatterings of manure, ash, lime,
dolomite or other fertilisers.
A BANANA-PAW PAW CIRCLE
32. Overfill into a dome; it will sink down over time. If stones are available
you can bank them around the outside of the rim. Now plant banana
suckers at 60cmintervals around the rim of the mound. Pierce the
newspaper and mulch layers and plant into the fine raised soil.
Alternate with paw paws, and fill the spaces on the top and outside of
the rim with sweet potato. Ten or so plants will spread to cover the soil
with their edible foliage. You can also use other root crops like
cassava and Jerusalem artichokes. Comfrey can be interplanted as a
green manure crop; cut the leaves and add them to the nutrient heap
as fertiliser. On the inside of the rim you can add shade and moisture-
loving plants like taro and ginger.
You can plan a mandala garden using the circle as the focal point.
Wrap a circular sawdust path around the outside with keyhole garden
beds radiating off it. Keep an access path to give entry to the banana
circle. This design can be scaled larger for communities such as
schools and villages, and has proved useful in countries like the
Philippines and India. Multiple circles with vegetable mandala’s
produce food for villagers, use roof runoff or reuse washroom water
where water is a critical resource, and provide shady areas for people
to sit outside. Meanwhile it is something almost any of us can do in a
back garden or bit of space. It is easy, effective and looks good too.
The pattern, which particularly suits tropical and subtropical areas,
can be adapted to temperate or other climates using different species.
A BANANA-PAW PAW CIRCLE
33. Taro Circles
Taro and Coco Yam
circles function in a
similar way to Banana
circles and are a great
way to help alleviate
and remediate damp
areas. Taro and yam are
amongst the oldest
known cultivated plants
in the world. They are
very decorative and
hardy and very
nutritious.
34. Fun in the
Garden
School gardens can be a lot of fun,
they are a place to play and think
and learn as well as a place to
relax.
Some fun things to include in a
school garden are a cob oven to
make pizzas in.
Cob ovens are cheap to build and
usually take under 1 day to
construct.
Cob ovens also provide healthy
meals cooked and eaten in the
garden, using firewood grown on
site.
They are great fundraisers as
parents and friends of the school
line up for a healthy hot slice of
pizza on fete days and special
occasions.
Cob ovens can also be used as
pottery kilns.
35. Shaded Places
Shaded places are important
for children especially in
Queensland.
A shaded quiet place can be
an oasis, during a hot
lunchtime. Cubby housing
and other games such as
chess, cards or scrabble can
be played out of the sun.
A number of techniques can
be combined to achieve this
“super adobe or earth bag
seating/building is one
option. Another method is bio
architecture which combines
living plants, such as fast
growing trees and/or vines
with basic support poles to
create shaded areas.
37. Additional Projects
Once the gardens mainframe and existing elements
are consolidated via good management and routine.
The school may choose to embark upon additional
projects that further enhance the educational and
developmental aspects of school gardens. Some
examples might be the beautification of the garden
using techniques such as mosaic, or incorporating
musical gardens. Other ideas are murals, creative
signage, ‘clothes’ for trees, scarecrows, hopscotch
courts and bird houses/baths.
39. Chickens
Chickens are one of the
greatest assets to any garden.
They can provide eggs, meat,
feathers as well as manure for
the garden. Chickens are
great for bug and pest control
and extremely good at
preparing the ground for
planting as they “tractor”
along. Chickens enjoy being
on fresh ground where they
consume weeds, and break
weed cycles. Fresh ground
creates a healthier
environment ,which results in
happier, healthier and more
productive birds. Chicken
“Tractors” come in a variety of
shapes and sizes they are
best designed to fit on top of
existing garden beds so as to
take advantage of their many
unique and useful abilities.
40. Chickens
continued
Commercial foods
manufactured for chickens can
be costly and are often of poor
quality. A chickens diet can be
easily supplemented with
hardy, easy to grow grains,
legumes and herbs. The
addition of these fresh foods
improves not only the quality
of the chicken’s life, but the
quality of the eggs the bird
provides. Providing healthy
food and living conditions such
as free ranging in chicken
tractors can extend the quality
of a chicken’s life and create
meaningful opportunities for
children to interact. However,
the loss of a chicken can be
both an expense and a
heartbreak to any children,
who may have developed a
bond with the creature.
http://www.lionsgrip.com/feedinstruc.html
A fantastic site for instructions on how to feed your
chickens -
41. Grants
• Grants
• The following is a selection of grants available to communities and schools.
• We recommend that the school purchases a copy of the “Our Community” Gold version of the
grants finder book. http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/funding/grant_main.jsp#gold
• This is a valuable reference and is available for $55 dollars per year.
• Our community is also a valuable resource for school and community groups.
• Other organisations on the Gold Coast are able to offer assistance. Volunteering Gold Coast
www.vgcvs.org.au is good especially with grants writing and training.
• Your local councillor has a staffer to help local groups find and apply for funding.
• It is also recommended that the school form a not for profit community group so as to be able to
apply for a wider variety of grants and partner with other philanthropic organisations.
• Becoming a not for profit community group is a simple matter requiring minimal paperwork and a
small investment of time. The forms can be obtained from the Office of fair trading.
http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/incorporated-associations.htm
• A fee of $125 is required per year.
42. Grant tips.
• Grants.
• The most important parts of any grant application are;
• • a clear project title,
• • a balanced and reasonable budget,
• • a project plan - the what, why, how, who, when and where,
• • a timeline of all tasks required for the project,
• • a method of evaluation for your project, and
• • a concise, realistic project summary demonstrating the need for the project.
• 10 QUICK GRANT WRITING TIPS
• 1. Read the guidelines before commencing your application.
• 2. Tailor your application to what the guidelines ask for. For example, include only the number of pages
• allowed, type the application if requested.
• 3. Balance your budget. Offer a good return on the investment in your project.
• 4. Support material should add value to your application. Don't include things that aren't relevant.
• 5. Letters of support (in-kind confirmations or principle support) should reflect the 'scope' of your project.
• Partners or in-kind contributors typically provide letters of support or letters of confirmation.
• 6. Do not use jargon, abbreviations, acronyms or terminology that may cause confusion.
• 7. Seek clarification from the funding body if you’re unsure about any questions.
• 8. Double-check how many copies of your application the funding body wants.
• 9. Get your application reviewed by an experienced peer, local organisation and/or peak body .
• 10. Keep a copy of the fully signed application for your records.
43. SCHOOL GRANTS AVAILABLE
Supermarkets major retailers.
Coles and Land Care:
Annual grants program providing funding up to $1100 for activities
such as bush tucker gardens, vegetable gardens, composting and
green waste recycling, water wise and carbon gardening activities,
and for the purchase of children's gardening equipment up to $500.
Closing date: Quarterly with funding rounds in March, May, August,
October.
http://www.landcareonline.com.au/
http://www.juniorlandcare.com.au/
Yates and Land care:
Annual grants program providing funding up to $1100 to assist in the
development of School Environmental Management Plans (SEMPs)
or to implement actions identified in SEMPs.
Closing date: Quarterly with funding rounds in March, May, August,
October
Woolworths
http://www.woolworths.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/Website/Woolworths
/Fresh-Food-Kids/Community-Grants/
Quarterly funding rounds.
44. School Grants
Supermarkets major retailers
• Super IGA
• http://www.iga.net.au/igafresh/index.cfm?page_id=2688&breadcrumb=IGA
%20Community%20Chest%20%3C%20IGA%20Community%20Chest%20
FAQs&branch_ID=2687
• Apply directly to your community store.
• Bunnings
• http://www.bunnings.com.au/contact-us_in-the-community.aspx
• Bunning offers a range of donations and services and are best contacted
through the store closest to you.
• The Good Guys.
• http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/robina/store/content-CommunityPage
• The Good guys have a community fund ,contact your local store.
• Myers
• http://www.myer.com.au/about-us_myer-and-the-community_about.aspx
• Case by case basis.
45. School Grants, banks
National Australia Bank
Awards for school-community partnerships that can demonstrate improved
educational outcomes. Awards range from $25 000 to $100 000.
Closing date: Applications open in June and close in July
http://www.schoolsfirst.edu.au/index.php
Commonwealth Bank
Awards for school-community partnerships that can demonstrate improved
educational outcomes. Awards range from $25 000 to $100 000.
Closing date: Applications open in June and close in July
http://www.commbank.com.au/about-us/in-the-community/employee-
giving/staff-community-fund/local-grants.aspx
Westpac
http://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/sustainability-and-
community/junior-landcare-grants/
More junior land care grants.
ANZ
http://www.anz.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/community/community-
involvement/giving/
Small grants, next round 15th July 2011.
Teachers Credit Union
http://www.teachersenvirofund.com.au/
Small grants.
46. School Grants
Government
• Gold Coast City Council.
• http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_search.aspx
• A range of grants and services are available ,including help with grant writing contact your local member.
• Australian Government website.
• http://australia.gov.au/topics/environment-and-natural-resources/environment-grants
• http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/communities/funding/Pages/default.aspx
• http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/communities/funding/Pages/community_projects_funding.aspx
• http://www.grantslink.gov.au/
• Numerous grants available.
• Qld Government
• http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/grants/state/core/minor-works.html
• http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/grants/state/core/outdoor-ed.html
• https://www.smartservice.qld.gov.au/services/grants/discoverbywizard.action?path=An+organisation%3A
%3ANot+for+Profit+Organisation%3A%3AEnvironment+and+resources
• http://www.qcoss.org.au/
• http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/index.shtml
• Various grants available.
• Healthy and Active.
• http://www.health.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/publishing.nsf/Content/com-schools-grants-home
47. Business and Government Grants continued
• Telstra
http://www.telstrafoundation.com.au/dir148/tfweb.nsf/telstraskidsfund/telstraskidsfund?Ope
nDocument&menu=3
• Funds of $1200 ongoing.
• Green grants
• http://www.findgreenmoney.com.au/
• Energex
• http://www.energex.com.au/community/esef.html
• Bi annual funding to $50000 closed 31 march 2011
• Allconnex water.
http://www.allconnex.com.au/community/education/schooleducation/Pages/default.aspx
• Free schools package contact retailer.
• Optus
http://optus.com.au/aboutoptus/About+Optus/Corporate+Responsibility/Our+Community/C
ommunity+Programs
• Optus community fund, case by case basis contact direct.
48. SCHOOL GRANTS AVAILABLE
Business and Government
• BP
• http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9028334&contentId=7051553
• You will see that an existing Permaculture garden was funded through this grant. It is our suggestion that you
contact Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre for information on how they obtained the grant and write a similar
proposal.
• Provides funding up to $2500 to strengthen links between schools and industry. Provides an opportunity for
schools to initiate or continue projects that add value to the school, the community and business environments.
The project must fit with one of the following themes: science and technology; environmental issues; energy or
engineering. Closing date: Usually closes in April.
• Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Gardens
• Grants of up to $60 000 available for Queensland state primary schools to fund the development
of a vegetable garden and home-style kitchen. Schools need to be able to fund a part-time garden
specialist and a part-time kitchen specialist to support the project.
Closing date: Round 2 dates to be announced
• http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/
• Biological Farmers of Australia******** (recommended site for easy classroom lessons)
• http://www.organicschools.com.au/
• Dates to be announced.
• Community gambling and liquor fund .
• http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/index.shtml
• Ongoing rounds,
49. EDUCATIONAL
RESOURCES
Government and Business Organisations
CERES
http://sustainability.ceres.org.au/index.php
NSW Government
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/env_ed/programs/gardens/
Nursery association of Australia**********
http://www.ngia.com.au/Category?Action=View&Category_id=445
http://kidsgrow.com.au/
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden(fee payable)
https://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/index.php?nodeId=99
NRM.
South Australian Government.
http://nrmeducation.net.au/index.php?page=professional-development-2
50. EDUCATIONAL
RESOURCES
• Backyards 4 Wildlife
• http://www.backyards4wildlife.com.au/
• Life Lab (lessons and downloadable content)
• http://www.lifelab.org/for-educators/schoolgardens/
• School Garden Sustainability
• http://www.sustainabletable.org/schools/projects/
• Community Gardens Fact Sheets
• http://www.canh.asn.au/projects/community-gardens.aspx
•
• Gould League (paid site)
• http://www.gould.edu.au
51. Books
books on this page are highly recommended
• Outdoor Classrooms*******
• Well known Permaculture educators with long histories in mainstream education, this
book and following resources are highly recommended.
• http://www.outdoorclassrooms.com.au/
• Leonie Shanahan*******
• Well known Permaculture teacher responsible for the development of more than a
dozen gardens on the Sunshine Coast.
• http://www.edibleschoolgardens.com.au/articles/cms/47/in-production-%C2%BB-
planning-an-edible-school-garden-page
• Growing Tropical Vegetables Elizabeth Fekonia********
• http://www.permacultureproduce.info/
• Seed to Seed, growing school gardens.*********
• http://www.seedsavers.net/resources/our-book-seed-seed-food-gardens-schools
52. Books
Continued
• The Green Teacher
• http://www.greenteacher.com/gsgtoc.html
• The Environmental Workshop: Multiple Learning Outcomes in School Gardens
Nuttall, Carolyn and Mary-Anne Cotter (1999) Dellasta, Vic
Teaching resources for involving children in the development and maintenance of school gardens,
and for linking gardening to curricula. Primary school focus. Many worksheets included. 48pp.
ISBN 1 875 640 428. AU$20 + $3.50 p&p within Australia. Both Carolyn’s books can be obtained
from the author Ph 07 3844 7272 Email: c.nuttall@uq.net.au
• A Children’s Food Forest: An Outdoor Classroom
Nuttall, Carolyn (1996) Food Forests and Learnscapes in Education, Brisbane
Based on a school garden project in Brisbane. Curriculum focus. Permaculture perspective. 72pp.
AU$15 plus $3 p&p
Junior Master Gardener.
• https://agrilifebookstore.org/publications_details.cfm?whichpublication=2073&orderby=pubnumber
&simplesearch=jmg&criteriastring=simplesearch%3Djmg
53. Community Organisations
and Support Networks
• Our Community *****(Grants and all things community)
• http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/
• Gardens for learning****(Australian School Gardens Network)
• http://australianschoolgardensnetwork.ning.com/
• Australian City Farms and Community Gardens Network
• http://communitygarden.org.au/
• The Gold Coast community gardens group
lynmansfield14@bigpond.com
• Gold Coast Organic Growers dianekelly@bigpond.com
54. School Gardens on the
Gold Coast and Brisbane
School Program Contact
Nerang State Primary**** Stephanie Alexander Gretchen Durbidge
0409489890
Burleigh State Primary Stephanie Alexander 55 68 6666 Louise Newell
Bulimba State Primary**** Stephanie Alexander Phil Young (07) 3395-9666
Nashville State School**** Permaculture based
Sue-Anne Sheppard(07)
3869 7333
Kenmore South State
School
Permaculture based Scott Curtis: 07 3327 0888
Moorooka State School
Permaculture based Kerry Powell: 07 3426 5333
Brisbane Independent
School
Permaculture based Michelle Bland or Angel
Waters:07 3378 5466
Zillmere State School Permaculture based Janet Bannah: 07 3863
8333
55. OVERSEAS RESOURCES
Journey to forever
http://journeytoforever.org/edu_garden_link.html
Excellent resource, for all things gardening.
The Edible Schoolyard *****
www.edibleschoolyard.org
This middle school garden in the US has been an inspiration to many school
gardens. The site contains resources and tips for starting a school garden, the
process of their garden’s creation, lesson plans and lots of useful information.
The Green Schools Initiative******
http://www.greenschools.net/links.php
Excellent resources.
Gardening USA
http://www.gardeninglaunchpad.com/kids.html
Resources
Kinder Gardens.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/kinder.htm.
56. • Enviro Schools New Zealand
• http://www.enviroschools.org.nz/
• Gardens for Learning.*****
• http://www.csgn.org/page.php?id=36
• School Gardens Weekly
• http://schoolgardenweekly.com/resources
• Kids gardening
• http://kidsgardening.org/
• Cornel University
• http://blogs.cornell.edu/garden/get-activities/
OVERSEAS RESOURCES
continued
57. School Garden
Tools and Equipment
Resources List
General
• Clothing Aprons 1 per student
• Garden Pouch 1 per student
• Gloves 1 per student
• Hats (School hat) 1 per student
• Hand & Garden tools Broom
• Buckets/Carry bags 1 per 3 students
• Garden fork 1 per 2 students
• Garden Spade 1 per 2 students
• Hammer/mallet
• Hand Fork 1 per student
• Hand Cultivator 1 per student
• Loppers
• Measuring tape
• Rulers
• Scissors/snips
Propagation
• Dibber/seed sower.
• Seed raising Greenhouse
• Grow Tunnel
• Mini Propagator (seed tray with cover)
• Pot Maker (make pots of newspaper)
• Seed raising mix
• Seed trays
• Seedlings Potting mix
• Sieve
58. Equipment continued
Monitoring
• Magnifying glass
• Moisture Meter
• Rain gauge (120, 150, 180,
220 mm)
• Soil Test kit (N,P,K,pH)
• Soil/Compost/
thermometer
• Sundial
• Weather Cube
• Weather Station
• Wind Flags
• pH tester
Extras
• Bird Netting
• Labelling & training
Bamboo stakes
• Bed labels
• Decorative Plant stakes
• Garden marker pencils or
pens
• Seed/seedling labels
• Plant tags for trees
(aluminium or copper)
• Twine
• Wooden stakes
59. Equipment continued
Information
• Charts/ Posters
• Sow When,
• Companion Planting,
• Weed ID
• Plant ID
• Bird ID
• Insect ID
• Outdoor Classrooms:
• A School Garden Handbook
• Seed to Seed: Food Gardens in
Schools
• Growing Tropical Vegetables
General
• Gnomes
• Garden infrastructure Bird
Feeders
• Chook tractor/housing
• Garden edging
• Pond liners
• Raised bed materials
• Shed (Grounds/maintenance
building)
• Tool racks/hooks