Permaculture
Charles Dowding
Charles Dowding - The global authority on no-dig gardening. This step-by-step beginner's course shows how to start a new no-dig bed with cardboard and compost. You can find out more about Charles Dowding's no-dig methods, books, and courses at his website: charlesdowding.co.uk
Growit Buildit
Growit Buildit - Native plants, gardening, and DIY from zone 6 Pennsylvania. This course covers 11 truly deer-resistant native plants that deer actually avoid — the cheapest defense of all is choosing the right species. You can find out more about Growit Buildit's native plant guides at their website: growitbuildit.com
Huw Richards
Huw Richards - Practical, beginner-friendly organic gardening. This course explains what permaculture actually is in just 6 minutes — the perfect starting point. You can find out more about Huw Richards on his YouTube channel: @HuwRichards
The Rusted Garden
The Rusted Garden - Gary Pilarchik's chemical-free vegetable gardening. This course shows how simple physical barriers protect your plants from rabbits, birds, deer, and chewing worms — no chemicals required. You can find out more about Gary and his seed shop at The Rusted Garden website: therustedgarden.com
Andrew Millison
Andrew Millison - Founder of Oregon State University's online Permaculture Design program. In this course he tours his own suburban lot, transformed over 15 years into a multi-layered permaculture food paradise. You can find out more about Andrew Millison's permaculture courses and world-spanning documentaries at his website: andrewmillison.com
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This is a list of courses on backyard permaculture — from no-dig beds and sheet mulching to outsmarting the deer, rabbits, and groundhogs in your suburban yard. Let us know if you find these useful!
Huw Richards
Huw Richards - Practical, beginner-friendly organic gardening. This course explains what permaculture actually is in just 6 minutes — the perfect starting point. You can find out more about Huw Richards on his YouTube channel: @HuwRichards
Andrew Millison
Andrew Millison - Founder of Oregon State University's online Permaculture Design program. In this course he tours his own suburban lot, transformed over 15 years into a multi-layered permaculture food paradise. You can find out more about Andrew Millison's permaculture courses and world-spanning documentaries at his website: andrewmillison.com
Charles Dowding
Charles Dowding - The global authority on no-dig gardening. This step-by-step beginner's course shows how to start a new no-dig bed with cardboard and compost. You can find out more about Charles Dowding's no-dig methods, books, and courses at his website: charlesdowding.co.uk
Growit Buildit
Growit Buildit - Native plants, gardening, and DIY from zone 6 Pennsylvania. This course covers 11 truly deer-resistant native plants that deer actually avoid — the cheapest defense of all is choosing the right species. You can find out more about Growit Buildit's native plant guides at their website: growitbuildit.com
The Rusted Garden
The Rusted Garden - Gary Pilarchik's chemical-free vegetable gardening. This course shows how simple physical barriers protect your plants from rabbits, birds, deer, and chewing worms — no chemicals required. You can find out more about Gary and his seed shop at The Rusted Garden website: therustedgarden.com
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