Phoenix Permaculture Guild - Join us in creating a more sustainable Phoenix!

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Who we are

The Phoenix Permaculture Guild is a local 501c3 education organization. Our mission is to inspire sustainable living through education, community involvement and creative cooperation.

Our programs include tours of local sustainable homes, classes, hands-on training, annual events and festival demonstration booths.

Contact Us: Liz@phoenixpermaculture.net

Groups

Volunteer

9 members
PDC Students

83 members

Growing Gourmet

12 members
Micro Livestock

247 members

Soil Builders

120 members
Biodynamic Method

13 members

Native & Perennial Foods

132 members
Zone 00 - Conscious Livi…

25 members

Southwest Valley Permies

26 members
Permaculture & Politics

53 members

Community and School Gar…

96 members
Central Phoenix Permies

68 members

Book Club

58 members
N Scottsdale, Cave Creek…

34 members

Permaculture for kids

29 members
Water

102 members

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Blog Posts

Anyone want baby agave plants?

Posted by Juanita Atkin-Cotten on February 8, 2010 at 8:32am

Charity Flowers

Posted by Valerie Roy on February 7, 2010 at 5:37pm

Charity Flowers

Posted by Valerie Roy on February 7, 2010 at 5:33pm

If anyone is interested in volunteering at Tempe's new downtown Urban Garden, here's the link to inf…

Posted by Jay Johnson on February 4, 2010 at 2:12pm

Calif Rare Fruit Growers Assoc

Posted by janet wanicke on February 3, 2010 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Videos

Pruning Fruit Trees-Part 1 of 3

Added by Administrator
Grape Pruning

Added by Administrator
100 Mile Challenge

Added by grrlscout
Ellen Page Interview On Ellen Show 10/07/2009

Added by Ericka Cero Wood
Home Canning Basics - Part 1- Introduction

Added by Liz & Dan

Community Gardens

A Growing National Movement

"School and Community Gardens - A Growing National Movement" will highlight school and community gardens across North America, including gardens at churches, schools, private land, and parks and recreation departments.

As space is limited to the first 100 registrants, RSVP here or by calling (602) 827-8200 x309, or e-mail gardenevent2010@gmail.com.

Events

February 10

Wednesday

Solar Food Dehydrators - A Natual Preservation Process with Chis Byers

February 10, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8pm – The Tempe Transportation Center

February 13

Saturday

School and Community Gardens - A Growing National Movement

February 13, 2010 from 9am to 11am – University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County
Growing Potted Tomatoes & Other Edibles on Your Patio with Chris Byers

February 13, 2010 from 1pm to 2:30pm – Central Slope Herbal tea & Green Design Center

February 17

Wednesday

Indoor Vermicomposting with Lisa Taylor

February 17, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8pm – Tempe Transportation Center
New Volunteer Orientation

February 17, 2010 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm – Downtown Phoenix Public Market Meeting rm

February 20

Saturday

Building a Biodynamic Compost Heap with Maya Dailey

February 20, 2010 from 8am to 12pm – Maya's Farm at South Mountain
Spring 2010 Permaculture Design Course - Weekend 2

February 20, 2010 from 8:30am to 5:30pm – TBD

February 21

Sunday

Spring 2010 Permaculture Design Course - Weekend 2

February 21, 2010 from 8:30am to 5:30pm – TBD

February 24

Wednesday

Raising Chickens in Your Backyard with Rachel Bess

February 24, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8pm – Tempe Transportation Center

February 27

Saturday

Citrus Gleaning Day! All are welcome!

February 27, 2010 from 8am to 11am – Citrus Orchard

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Forum

The most cost effective alternative energy and how I slashed my power bill over 35% over the past 12 months 77 Replies

Started by Jeff in Alt Energy. Last reply by Chris Byers 6 hours ago.

Compost needed for a raised garden bed 7 Replies

Started by Matt FritzMiller in General Discussion (if it doesn't fit in another category). Last reply by Matt FritzMiller 7 hours ago.

NY Times Article on Hamburger Additive 11 Replies

Started by Judy in Zone 00 - the "Self" (food, health, hygiene, family etc.). Last reply by Judy 9 hours ago.

Comprehensive Water Harvesting Certification Training Expands to Phoenix in Spring 2010 3 Replies

Started by David Iwaniec in Community Events. Last reply by David Iwaniec 18 hours ago.

SEED SHARE Wednesday February 24th, 5:30-7pm

Started by Jaime K Mazzeo in Community Events 23 hours ago.

Free Urbanite! I'll have some now and more and more over the next few months! 21 Replies

Started by Kristin in Community Bazaar : stuff and services for barter, trade, sale, or FREE. Last reply by Chris Byers 1 day ago.

I have Quail chicks for sale 7 Replies

Started by Jermaine Jones in Animals (non-human category). Last reply by Kristin 1 day ago.

Interested in the SOS Sport solar oven? Bulk purchase contact -~$165 2 Replies

Started by Jaime K Mazzeo in Community Bazaar : stuff and services for barter, trade, sale, or FREE. Last reply by Liz & Dan 1 day ago.

Help wanted: large tree in Gilbert needs trim 6 Replies

Started by Julie Hall Allison in General Discussion (if it doesn't fit in another category). Last reply by Jeff 1 day ago.

Collecting water from a softener? 2 Replies

Started by Matt FritzMiller in Water: Rain water, Greywater, Water harvesting, Water Supply, etc. Last reply by Chris Byers 1 day ago.

AZ Planting Guide 2 Replies

Started by Alex Prescott in General Discussion (if it doesn't fit in another category). Last reply by Juanita Atkin-Cotten 1 day ago.

Excess Citrus Drop off in Arcadia area

Started by Doreen Pollack in Zones 1 - 5 -- our Yards, Gardens, Farms (plants, pests, soil, seeds, landscaping...) 1 day ago.

Peppers 14 Replies

Started by Tabitha in Zones 1 - 5 -- our Yards, Gardens, Farms (plants, pests, soil, seeds, landscaping...). Last reply by Barbara von Oppenfeld 1 day ago.

Boots, Buckets and Barrels. 1 Reply

Started by Don Titmus in Water: Rain water, Greywater, Water harvesting, Water Supply, etc. Last reply by Nick 1 day ago.

Free breakfast feb 9

Started by Janine in General Discussion (if it doesn't fit in another category) 1 day ago.

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Saturday Tour - Joan Baron's House at Joan Baron's House

February 27, 2010 from 9am to 11am

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