Sunday Coté's Page

Instructor: Kaesha Neil $15 Suggested Donation (cash or check to the Phoenix Permaculture Guild ~ a 501C3 non-profit Education Organization) This class is highly informative and valuable. Explore traditional techniques of preserving excess produce and meats including dehydration, pickling (lactic acid fermentation), oil/fat, salt/sugar, and cold storage. There are several other ways to store and save food other than canning and freezing.Expand your resources and reserve with easy and historic…See More

Requested Donation: $10all funds support the Phoenix Permaculture GuildWe will be removing old vegetation from the 6 herb spirals here in the Wilson Gardens then amending and adding soil and compost followed by replanting to include both seeds and transplants of lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, carrots, beets and other root crops.Participants should bring gloves, a hat and water bottles (they can be refilled).Lunch will be provided on the deck.Limited to 8 participants, RSVP is required.This…See More

Be prepared for the fall planting season. Are you confused about what and how to plant in the low desert? - Where to get quality seeds – heirloom or not? Transplants, or seeds? How do you get an extended harvest? What is companion planting and what goes together, and what to avoid in the same garden bed? How far apart should you plant them? How do you thin seedlings?Join Doreen Pollack as she shares tips from the Master Gardeners, Permaculture Designers and many others who know how to grow…See More

Do you have a wonderful vegetable you love the taste of and would like to save the seeds? Or a flower you think is beautiful and want to grow it again next year? Then come and find out what to do next!Learn all about the seeds you can save and expect the same plant the next time you plant it. Learn the importance of saving your own seeds. Explore the difference between hybrid and heirloom seeds.Come and enjoy yourself learning how to help protect the planet, save money, and make new friends…See More

Learn about Rainwater & Greywater Harvesting in the desert from a local Permaculture practitioner - Don Titmus. We can re-use our tap water, grey water and rainwater by containing and redirecting. Learn how to utilize our available water resources for optimum results. Learn when to store water in containers and when not to. Hear about various water uses and the best strategies... how to marry greywater and rainwater-harvesting earthworks. Connect these principles with food production,…See More