"I got so much out of this! Packed full of information that was immediately usable to me. I love listening to this guy! He knows so much and is so humble about sharing what he knows. He knocks my socks off!"
- Biointensive Gardening Student
Current and Upcoming Courses and Workshops:
Hands-On Gardening, Permaculture, and Self-Sufficiency, July 26, 2008 (FREE); August 9 and 23; September 13 and 27(Saturdays) at Dragonfly Ranch in Topanga
Ars Terra 2008 Intensive Permaculture Design Course, Saturday, August 2 through Friday, August 15, 2008 at Animal Acres farmed animal sanctuary in Acton, CA. Graham Burnett is lead instructor. Other instructors include Scott Horton, William Faith, and Darren Butler. Link takes you to the Ars Terra website. You must enroll through Ars Terra; I am unable to enroll you directly.
Coming Soon:
Sustainable Biointensive Gardening Certification Course, August 24 through Nov 2, 2008 (8 sessions including Aug 24, Sep 7, 14, 28, Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 2), Sundays 9:30 AM through 1:30 PM, West LA
Edible Landscaping and Perennial Food Gardening Certification Course, August 24 through Oct 19 (6 sessions including Aug 24, Sep 7, 14, 28, Oct 12, 19), Sundays 3:00 through 6:30 PM, West LA
Hands-On Solar Energy Projects Part 1: Low Tech, September through November (6 sessions, four hands-on solar-powered projects with no batteries or wiring), Saturday afternoons, Topanga; further details pending
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Edible Landscaping and Perennial Food Gardening Certification Course, Sep 20, 21 and Oct 4; further details pending
RIVERSIDE COUNTY Urban Permaculture Course, Oct 5; further details pending
Past and Recent Courses and Workshops:
Come Home to Ecosystems: Practical Urban Permaculture
Ecofriendly High-Yield Food Gardening
Ecofriendly Hillside Gardening and Terracing
Edible Landscaping and Perennial Food Gardening
Food Cultivation and Ancient Roman Life, Culture, and Customs (Link not available)
From Patio to Plate: Small-Space Gardening and Seasonal Cooking (with macrobiotic chef Christy Morgan)
Introduction to Permaculture
One Sunny Wall: Small-Space Urban Permaculture
Sustainable Biointensive Gardening
Darren Butler is available for public speaking, special engagements, and workshops within the greater Los Angeles area and nationwide.
Special Discounted Consulting Rates for residences and estates transitioning toward sustainability.
