Installation Workparties
You have a design! But don't want to install it by yourself...
1. I am not currently in the landscape contractor business (preferring to keep precious labor hours at my own site) but depending on location I could recommend colleagues who are.
2. I highly recommend an installation workparty. It neatly keeps things legal, insured, fun, and productive!
How it works:
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Site owner works with me to create a design and planting plan (see Site Design page for pricing)
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Site owner pays me to teach a day-long workshop about the specifics of your permaculture design install (see Workshop page for pricing)
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You invite neighbors, friends, and other hard workers to take the class for free
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Throughout the day we go out and work as a team to get your landscape installed, and then return to the classroom area to rest and learn.
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Meals may or may not be a part of the deal
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Site owner pay for plants and other material costs of the install
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I help with publicity if requested
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Your landscape is installed cheaper and faster than many other options. Anticipate prep time or project finishing touches, either for your time or for mine
Topics that are often covered, though it depends on the site and the design:
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Basics of Permaculture Design
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Site Analysis
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Calculating Bulk Materials
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Tips for Working Ergonomically
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Sheet Mulching and Sheet Compost
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Soil Building on the Cheap
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Plant Choices and Highlights of each
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Phase Planning
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Designing & Installing Polycultures & Guilds
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Strategies to Minimize Irrigation
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Lots of Q & A about Permaculture Approach
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