Permaculture in Practice: A Year of Skills & Sustainability with Kym Ormond

Join us for an inspiring and hands-on year-long journey through permaculture principles, brought to life through practical, community-based workshops. Led by the knowledgeable and passionate Kym Ormond (Nomad Nursery), each monthly session will explore a core permaculture concept alongside a relevant skill or activity — all set in our vibrant and welcoming Precinct Community Garden.

Whether you're a budding gardener, sustainability enthusiast, or just curious about living more lightly on the earth, this series will help you connect with nature, community, and simple ways to create change at home.

2025/2026 Workshop ScheduleJuly 20 – Intro to Permaculture Principle 1: Observe and Interact Begin your permaculture journey by learning to see natural systems in a new way before you take action.

August 17 – Wicking Beds Intro Principle 2: Catch and Store Energy Learn how to build a self-watering garden bed that conserves water and nutrients.

September 21 – Veggie Patch from Scratch Principle 3: Obtain a Yield Start growing your own food with practical tips for setting up a productive vegetable garden.

October 19 – Percussion Workshop (All Ages) Principle 4: Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback Using rhythm and group dynamics in percussion mirrors the idea of responding to feedback and adjusting systems accordingly.

November 16 – Keeping Chickens 101 Principle 5: Use and Value Renewable Resources Discover how chickens can support your garden and reduce food waste.

December 14 – Composting Principle 6: Produce No Waste Turn scraps into soil gold with composting methods that suit every home.

January 18 – Creating a Food Forest Principle 7: Design from Patterns to Details Learn how to design layered, low-maintenance gardens that mimic natural systems.

February 15 – Sourdough 101 Principle 8: Integrate Rather Than Segregate Make your own sourdough while exploring the connections between food, family and community.

March 15 – Plant Propagation + Little Growers Kids Workshop Principle 9: Use Small and Slow Solutions Grow your garden — and a love of nature in kids — one plant at a time.

April 19 – Pickling: Harvest and Brine Principle 10: Use and Value Diversity Preserve your harvest and explore the richness of cultural food traditions.

May 17 – Verge Gardening & Native Habitats Principle 11: Use Edges and Value the Marginal Reimagine underused spaces as valuable homes for native plants, pollinators & productivity.

June 21 – Sustainable Cooking: Permaculture Your Kitchen & Eating Seasonally (Winter Solstice Special) Principle 12: Creatively Use and Respond to Change Celebrate the solstice by embracing seasonal eating & creative, low-impact cooking.

Cost: $5 per adult, Children - free

If you have any questions please contact the Precinct on Ph:8480 0181 or thePrecinct@playford.sa.gov.au

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