If you have thought about trying to learn more about what permaculture
is, and how to design your home gardens for maximum sustainability,
check out the upcoming program offered by Don Titmus.  Don is a
Horticulturist and Permaculture Designer. Don's home site aka the Bee
Oasis organic garden is a living testament to his dedication to the
natural world and how human’s are the solution to the Earths
challenges.

http://www.4dirs.com/fdpc/pc_PDC.htm

This course would also train you to design for others.

IF THAT SOUNDS like a bit much for you, check out a one-day
permaculture session offered by Don on July 28th.

Permaculture class – July 28th. Its a full day...... PowerPoint,
activities and tour for $40. 8.30a - 4.30p with a
community potluck lunch. A FANTASTIC DEAL!!

An 8 hour workshop on the basics of permaculture [the practice of
living sustainably] Permaculture is a global design methodology that
is environmentally sensitive to the changeable future we are all
responsible for and can all turn around! Become a Solution!

Requested Donation $40 RSVP For questions - email – f...@4dirs.com

This presentation is given by Don Titmus a graduate of the
Permaculture Design Course (2003) and a Certified Permaculture Teacher
since 2004. He currently teaches permaculture-related classes
throughout the East Valley.In addition he has 35 years experience in
horticulture , 12 of those years in organic vegetable
gardening.Don has a xeriscape gardening practice in the East Valley
area and is expanding his Permaculture business through various
avenues.

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I just posted on the blog an update on my experiment growing Jerusalem
Artichokes, aka Sunchokes - edible tubers from the sunflower family.

http://edibleherbsandflowers.blogspot.com/2012/07/jerusalem-artichoke...

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Seed Swap this coming Friday at the Mesa Farmers Market - come on out!

Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July.

Catherine
The Herb Lady