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Regeneration & Resilient:
Soil Ecology, Permaculture & Native Plants (4-Week Online Series)
Embark on a transformative journey from soil to sanctuary in our 4-week Herbal Landscaping course. Delve into the art of growing soil, designing an ecological landscape, and exploring the wild wisdom of weeds. Learn hands-on foraging techniques, wild weed farming, and the integration of permaculture plants. Understand bioregional nutritionals and embrace an ecological nourishment approach. Each week covers essential topics such as the power of soil microorganisms, designing a food forest, and growing enough to feed the whole family. Nurture your personal healing loop by experiencing and assisting herb growth, connecting the forest gardener with the field herbalist. Enrich your herbal knowledge and create a sacred medicine sanctuary with care and intention.
April 3 - 24, 2024
An Ecological Biodynamic & Biointensive Approach
“To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.”
- Mahatma Gandhi
From the soil to the harvesting process, you can learn about herbal landscaping and creating a sacred medicine sanctuary. This hands-on learning includes identifying wild plants, harvesting and the art of wildcrafting herbs, making nutritional preparations, and creating a personal plant project for yourself.
Assisting and experiencing the growth of herbs ensures a personal healing loop between the planter and the planted, a link between a forest gardener and a field herbalist. There is no better remedy than one nurtured with care and intention from preconception to packaging.
The Art of Growing Soil
Designing an Ecological Landscape
Wild Wisdom of Weeds
The Art of Foraging
Wild Weed Farming
Foraging Tools & Techniques
Wild Weed – Permaculture Plants
Understanding Our Bioregional Nutritionals
Ecological Nourishment – Local, Wild, Living
A Permaculture, Biodynamic & Biointensive Approach
Week 1
The Art of Growing Soil
Soil Food Web supports Healthy Plant
The Power Behind Soil Microorganisms
Week 2
A Permaculture, Biodynamic & Biointensive Approach
Designing an Ecological Landscape
Designing a Food Forest in 7-Steps
Week 3
Wild Weed Farming
Wild Weed – Permaculture Plants
Integration for Nutrition per acre
Week 4
Growing Enough to Feed the Whole Family
Wild & Native Edible Foods – Local, Wild, Living
Understanding Our Bioregional Nutritionals
“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.”
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Engaging Practices
28-Day Transformation Process
Living the Essential Keys
Reflections & Insights
Interactive Format
Buddy Mate for Change
Key Lessons
Q & A
Recorded Sessions for Future Viewing
Registration Details
Date: April 3 - 24, 2024
Time: Wednesday Evenings
7 - 9.30 pm.Cost Sliding Scale
Regular - $175Reduce - $150 for those who find the regular rate beyond their means
Sponsor - $200 to support those who need to choose the ‘Reduced Rate’
Plus HST taxPre-registration is essential for participation. Kindly register at least a week before the commencement date.
Please read our Commitment & Cancellation Policy.
Meet your instructor
Shantree Kacera
Shantree Kacera is a renowned international author, teacher, and Earth advocate who has co-directed The Living Centre Eco-Spiritual Education Sanctuary for over four decades. He holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Medicine and Herbalism and is recognized as a Herbal Elder by the Canadian Council of Herbalist Association.
Shantree's love for the Earth is reflected in his dedication to preserving and cultivating native plants. He is a trailblazer in permaculture and employs organic veganic forest gardening practices. The 50-acre botanical sanctuary features one of the oldest herb gardens in Canada, a unique circular medicinal-wheel forest garden, and a one-km native plant trail that showcases his commitment to living in harmony with the natural world.