Backyard Permaculture talk at Historical Society in Greenfield

Daniel Botkin, farm manager of Laughing Dog Farm, in Gill, will speak about “Backyard Permaculture.” This talk is aimed for beginners, wannabes, and the like, however permaculture “experts”, “real farmers”, experienced gardeners, and all others are also welcome to come (…and chime in!) I will be discussing the “mental”  and “beliefs” aspects of permaculture as well as innovative horticulture/gardening, season-extension, etc, techniques.

“Backyard permaculture” seeks to integrate the concept and practice of ecological design with practical, four-season food production, whether by seasoned farmers, or “amateurs”, even on marginal lands or small spaces. Daniel will describe several innovative, “guerilla gardening” and “season-extension” techniques he uses on his five-acre plot, including permanent mulch/low-till, vertical farming, and winter “tunnels”.
For over a decade, Daniel and his wife, Divya have hand-raised a growing diversity of produce, flowers, herbs, fruits, rabbits and goats. They operate a small CSA, mentor interns and micro-farming and food-related workshops at their farm and beyond.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the talk begins at 7:00. As always, the evening is free and open to the public (donations are gratefully accepted at the door) and there will be time after the presentation for questions and conversation.