Intro to Permaculture & Crop Planning

About this Workshop

This workshop is offered on several dates. Please select the session that works best for you. _____________________________________________________________________________ Ever want to start an urban edible garden in the city — even with just a balcony? Would you like to transform a backyard full of tiles into a vegetable garden? Or did you try growing your own herbs and vegetables before, without success, and feel hesitant to try again? If that sounds familiar, this workshop is a perfect place to begin. Part of the Beginner’s Gardening Series, this session focuses on the foundations: understanding permaculture and learning how to design your garden with intention. Amy shares how she transformed her tile-covered yard in Amsterdam Noord into a balanced, thriving edible space — and how you can do the same in your own way. This workshop is about clarity, planning, and building confidence before you plant - suitable for beginners, as well as those who want to refresh or build on some basic knowledge about permaculture and crop planning. _____________________________________________________________________________ In this workshop, we will cover: - What permaculture is - How to design a small edible garden step-by-step - Choosing crops that fit your space and lifestyle - Seasonal crop planning in the Dutch climate - Avoiding common beginner mistakes _____________________________________________________________________________ What’s Included: - 2.5 - 3 hours of guided instruction in a small group setting - Hands-on exercises (outdoors when weather permits), with seeds, seedlings, or plant materials to take home when available _____________________________________________________________________________ Part of a Flexible 3-Part Series: This workshop is one of three sessions in the Beginner’s Gardening Series. You are welcome to join just this workshop, attend all three for a complete foundation, or choose only the topics you feel least familiar with. The series runs multiple times throughout the year, while each workshop can be taken individually, we recommend following the numbered order to build your skills step by step. You’re of course welcome to start with the topic that feels most new to you. A discounted rate (€75/session) is available when booking all three workshop topics together.