EWHA members came together online for an inspiring and practical conversation exploring the principles and possibilities of urban permaculture.
Hosted as a panel discussion, Urban Permaculture Unpacked brought together three highly respected voices in horticulture, gardening and sustainable living – Beck Lowe, Connie Cao and Karen Sutherland – with the conversation expertly facilitated by Chloe Thomson.
The panel explored how permaculture principles can be applied in urban spaces to create gardens and landscapes that are more productive, sustainable and resilient. From working with the resources already available to us, to thinking differently about food production, planting, soil and garden design, the discussion highlighted how even small spaces can become productive and ecologically valuable.
Our panellists shared practical tips, personal experiences and plenty of ideas for putting permaculture principles into practice. Their different perspectives demonstrated that there is no single way to approach permaculture – it is about observing, adapting and finding solutions that work with the particular conditions of each garden and its surrounding environment.
The webinar was also particularly valuable for those interested in garden design, providing inspiration for incorporating permaculture concepts into landscape planning. Thinking beyond individual plants and garden features to consider relationships between people, plants, soil, water, waste and wildlife can open up exciting possibilities for creating gardens that work as interconnected systems.
With an engaging discussion and plenty of practical insights, the webinar encouraged participants to look at their own gardens through a different lens – considering not just what we can grow, but how we can design spaces that are productive, sustainable and resilient for the long term.
A big thank you to Beck, Connie, Karen and Chloe for sharing their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm with the EWHA community, and to everyone who joined us for this thought-provoking evening.
We hope the conversation has inspired members to experiment, observe and perhaps see their own urban gardens in a whole new way. 🌱
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