Djanbung Gardens Permaculture Education...

Living learnscape, purpose-designed permaculture training and demonstration centre receives visitors and students from all over the world. Home base of Permaculture College Australia, Robyn Francis and a Bioregional Campus network of permaculture practitioners and projects. How many permaculture systems can you cram into 5 acres (2ha)? Djanbung Gardens is one of worlds inspiring and comprehensive permaculture demonstration sites. Designed by Robyn Francis in 1993, she has transformed a barren cow pasture into a cornucopia of abundance and biodiversity supporting thousands of species and microclimates showcasing cold temperate through to tropical species assemblies. Buildings, technology, water systems, animals, edible landscapes and wildlife interconnect and coexist in harmony. 1993 before - below 2005 As a living learnscape, students appreciate the seemless bridge between theory and practice, learn from interacting with working systems both in the gardens and wider community. PCA (Permaculture College Australia) operates the vocational training and community education programs, including PDCs, International Internships, Accredited Permaculture Training (APT) qualifications and a diverse range of professional development and sustainable lifestyle short courses and workshops. Full-time APT courses are Austudy approved for Australian participants. Robyn Francis' Permaculture Education develops course curricula and resources for PCA, and also provides training and consultancy services internationally. Djanbung Gardens is open to the public Wed-Sat 10.30am-3.30pm for self-guided tours and provides guided tours of the gardens every Sat 11am. Other times please book in advance. The earthbrick education centre houses a resource centre selling permaculture books, and an extensive permaculture library of thousands of books is available for on-site research (no lending). Three charming old railway carriages provide accommodation for students, interns and occasional guests. PH