13 Feb, 2026
Our comprehensive program  blends theory and hands-on learning, addressing the 72-hour PDC Certificate requirements. Delve into diverse topics, including climatic variations, landscape nuances, and effective problem-solving strategies. This course isn’t just about meeting certification criteria though; it’s a chance to discover a sense of balance in your hectic life.
Join us for an enriching face-to-face course that extends beyond the classroom. Throughout these 12 days, whether you decide to live onsite or join us daily, you’ll not only acquire permaculture knowledge but engage in a supportive and vibrant community. Foster meaningful connections through group discussions and collaborative projects. The carefully crafted design exercises and practical applications empower you to immediately implement your newfound expertise.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to carve out personal space in a fast-paced world. Immerse yourself in the world of permaculture, where learning is dynamic, questions are encouraged, and answers are readily available in a nurturing and friendly environment.
13 Feb, 2026
This advanced, hands-on permaculture course is designed to deepen practical skills and real-world understanding. Building on core permaculture knowledge, the course focuses on techniques, from earthworks and water management to food forests, soil regeneration, and integrated design.
Participants spend significant time learning directly on site, applying theory through practical activities and collaborative design work. The emphasis is on developing confidence, competence, and the ability to make sound design decisions in complex, living systems.
The final two days of the course are advanced design skills based on a real site.
6 Feb, 2026
3-month live-in internship · Accommodation & board provided
I’m putting out a call for one or two people who’d like to come and live at Anam Cara Forest Farm in the Bega Valley for around three months.
Anam Cara means “Soul Friend” — and after more than ten years of developing this place, I’m looking for people who want to learn, contribute, and perhaps experiment with ideas of their own.
What’s here:
This is a working forest farm on Djiringanj country. Over the past decade I’ve been practicing permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and farm forestry — learning what works in this landscape and what doesn’t. There are sheep, goats, and chickens. Infrastructure for hosting. A forested property that provides for our needs.
What I’m offering:
- Accommodation and meals
- The chance to learn from over a decade of hands-on experience
- Space to experiment and put your own ideas into practice
- A dynamic, reciprocal arrangement — not just a list of tasks
What I’m hoping for:
People who are genuinely curious. Who want to engage with the land, contribute meaningfully, and bring something of themselves to the work. This is an unpaid internship, but it’s also a chance to feel grounded in a beautiful place and learn by doing.
Interested?
Get in touch and let’s have a conversation. We can make a plan together that works for both of us.
Check out the listing on HelpX: https://www.helpx.net/host/1472187VP
Contact: Ben Buggy – 0401 430 292, benbuggy@naturalgardens.com.au
16 Dec, 2025
Save the Date — 7-15 November 2026
Pre-conference: Where: Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture Pathum Thani Thailand When: 6 November arrival & welcome party
Conference: Where: Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture Pathum Thani Thailand When: 7-8 November
Post-conference: Where: Various locations; optional programs and activities; transportation to convergence When: 9-10 November
Post-conference: Where: Bamboo Wisdom School, Wang Nam Khieo When: 9-10 NovemberÂ
More details coming soon.
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DATE: 7-15 November 2026 — 9-5pm
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