Learn how to set up your own permaculture orchard at any scale. Recognizing the limitations of the organic model as a substitute to conventional fruit growing, we propose a more holistic, regenerative approach based on permaculture principles. Based on 20 years of applied theory and trial and error, biologist and educator Stefan Sobkowiak shares his experience transforming a conventional apple orchard into an abundance of biodiversity that virtually takes care of itself. The concepts, techniques and tips presented in this film will help you with your own project, whether it is just a few fruit trees in your urban backyard, or a full-scale multi-acre commercial orchard. 115 minutes.

Film includes:

• creating habitat for birds / pollinators
• natural pest control techniques
• the trio system / plant combinations
• the shrub + herbaceous layers
• seed planting of annuals
• planting fruit trees / drainage considerations
• tree training vs. pruning
• grafting / overgrafting
• starting your own trees vs. buying trees
• mulch options with a focus on plastic mulch and why/how
• drip irrigation
• the importance of cultivar selection
• the grocery aisle concept
• spraying / fungi control
• tree protection
• frost protection

 

Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share: Free Film and Lecture Series
Held in Salem every 4th Thursday @ 6:30pm (except November and December)

Salem 4th Thursday events include potluck & discussion
@ Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem, 5090 Center Street. NE, Salem

For more information email nwperma@gmail.com or call 503-449-8077

 

This event is made possible by support from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem, Life Source Natural Foods, and private donations from people in our community.  Thank you for your support!