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Last year the Washington gardening world was turned upside down when Sepp Holzer brought his vision of permaculture from the Alps to the Cascades. Sepp Holzer Permaculture is taking root worldwide. It involves "... farming in cycles, on the model of self-sufficient natural ecosystems." Holzer promotes no weeding, no tilling, no pesticides and the greatest partner in the world, Mother Nature.

The public is invited to view an introductory film The Agro-Rebel, Permaculture in Salzberg on January 20, 2010, 6:30 pm, at Gordon's Grange in Yelm. Holzer films and texts will be available along with the chance to register for the seminars.

His ideas are unorthodox and electrifying. He very often repeats, "Man cannot perfect that which is already perfect, we must simply learn to manage nature wisely."

One of his students describes him, "For that reason, when a problem arises with the plants, animals, or soil, he enters into the state of this entity, imagines being it, and listens to his feelings; whether he is comfortable in this spot, what is bothering him, what is lacking, what he would like. And the answer comes, and what is very important-it is always right.
And if the diagnosis is made correctly, then the treatment will be effective."

Holzer travels the world transforming blighted lands into gardens. This year his advanced seminar in Yelm will include: Underground water reservoir - one will be built on the property for practical application; Use and cultivation of Medicinal & Culinary Herbs and practical experience with the 'Bone' ointment, used to repel deer; Meat storage - learn how to keep meat for more than 20 years the old fashioned way. Practical will be included. Much more!

Please join us for the press screening and pass the word along for the general public about the public screening on January 20.
Bring promotional items for your business or service: business card; flyer or display and we will make that available to the public for the January 20 screening at no cost to your business.

PUBLIC SCREENING: Sepp Holzer "The Agra-Rebel" - January 20, 2010
Doors Open: 6:00pm - Film: 6:30pm
Q & A afterwards - Gordon's Grange, 308 Yelm Ave East, Yelm

WORKSHOP INFORMATION:
Morning session held at Gordon's Grange in Yelm, afternoon on site at Perma-Dise outside Yelm.
2 Day Workshop. February 6 & 7, 2010
The Basics: for those beginning in Perma Culture. Get to know Sepp's journey and philospy, as well as the concepts of the Huegelbeds, Ponds, Kratergarden, Beekeeping etc. All permaculture is interconnected and each topic will run delightfully into the next as questions are asked and topics explored.

4 Day Advanced Workshop. February 9 - 12
A more advanced and in depth look at some of the practices that make Sepp Holzer's version of Permaculture uniquely his own. Sessions will include practical application where possible.

Use and cultivation of Medicinal & Culinary Herbs and practical experience with the 'Bone' ointment, used to repel deer.
Underground water reservoir - one will be built on the property for practical application The Ram pump - dismantling and reassembling a ram pump, including Sepp's improvements.
Seedsaving - theorys and methods
Meat storage - learn how to keep meat for more than 20 years the old fashioned way.
Practical will be included.
Basics of building a Huegelbed, Kratergarden, Terraces, Ponds (theory only), Mushrooms and more! http://perma-dise.com/workshops