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Josh Gomez & Rosie StonehillSkills Resume

Co-Created by Josh Gomez & Rosie Stonehill

Permaculture Design WorkWe have been studying Permaculture for the last 5 years after attending an introductory course in Cornwall. Then in April 2009 we jointly organised and attended the Permaculture Design Course at Mount Of Oaks in Portugal with Lesley Martin. Ever since then we have been practicing Permaculture design on many different projects in Portugal and the UK.The following is one example of our design presentations..... If you would like to see more examples of our designs feel free to ask.

Vale da LamaKitchen Garden


Clients Requests

Easily Accessible by all

Productive but beautiful

With space to sit

A place where anyone can garden

Easily reached produce for the kitchen

Zone 1 and zone 2 cross over

A Pond

The Site

Garden Features.

1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access around the perimeter

2. Composting rotation system close to the house

3. Tabletop gardens close to the entrance for elderly and the physically less able

4. Herb spiral so close to the house that you don’t get your feet wet

5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds around trees

6. Main vegetable production mandala keyhole bed , with surrounding mini food forest and reflective pond surface creating favourable micro climate and suntrap

7. Aquaculture pond with varying depths and optimised extended edge pattern

8. Flower beds bordering the edge of main access.

9. Gardeners rest and reflection seat.

10. Edible lawn with herbs that tolerate regular cutting and clover mix.

Garden Features.








8. Flower beds bordering the edge of main access



Garden Features.











Garden Features.








8. Flower beds bordering the edge of main access



Garden Features.

1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access around the perimeter.

2. Composting rotation system close to the house.

3. Tabletop gardens close to the entrance for elderly and the physically less able.


5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds around trees.


7. Aquaculture pond with varying depths and optimised extended edge pattern .




Design SummaryProcess ReviewExamples of Ethics & Principles applied in Design

Earth Care: Increased diversity of habitat. Returning nutrients to the earth in compost. People Care: Inclusive and empowering for people of all abilities. Everything Gardens: Flowers bordering paths encourage pollinating insects and pest predators.The Yield is Only Limited by the Imagination: Edible lawn provides a valuable yield instead of unproductive green desert.Optimized use of Edge and Natural Pattern: Herb Spiral. Keyhole Mandala Beds. Undulating Edged Pond.Each Element Serves Multiple Functions: Keyhole Mandala/Food Forest/Pond system placed to create mutually beneficial relationships. Each element both receives and gives something to the other elements creating a collectively stronger environment.Relative Location/System Thinking: Compost boxes close to kitchen for organic waste. Also close to the table top gardens enabling easy access to potting compost for users. Sited to be easily accessed by tractor or wheelbarrow for moving bulk amounts of material.

KEY EthicsBasic PrinciplesDesign Principles

Permaculture Teaching ExperienceIn December 2009 we started the Permaculture Diploma specifically with the intention of becomming accredited Permaculture teachers. We will be giving a public presentation of our work over the last two years at our accreditation event on September 7th 2011 at Quinta Cabeca do Mato, Tabua, Portugal. After this accreditation we will be qualified and further preparing ourselves to teach and certificate our own Permaculture Design Courses.

As part of our diploma work we have developed a Permaculture Design Course syllabus program. We have also had many opportunities of teaching alongside other Permaculture teachers enabling us to find confidence and our own style of teaching together as a team. Subsequently we are prepared for, and enthusiastic about, enabling others to create abundantly sustainable Permaculture systems for themselves and their local communities, helping to supply the needs of people for many generations to come.

Permaculture Teaching ExperienceWe have developed our teaching so that it is accessible and enjoyable for all ages especially considering that children are the future of our world to come and the education of those individuals is of the highest importance and has the greatest possibility for positive change.The way we teach the course is 50% practical with hands on experience, games and group work and 50% classroom lessons. Where technology is available we have prepared digitally projected lessons, we can also teach both on black or white board and we are considering using A3 flip charts of our lessons as another teaching tool.

We have included one of our lessons for you to see. In a normal lesson situation we will give much more detail as we are explaining, discussing and answering questions. Here is the basic structure of what would be seen by the students....

The Many Energy Transactions of a Tree


Animal & Human uses

Animal & Human uses

Animal and BirdsHabitatForageFodder

Animal & Human uses


What theygive back Habitat FertilisationSeed dispersalPest control

Animal & Human usesHumanFood – Fruit and nutTimberClothingSyrupsPaperFuelRubberShelterShadeWindbreakPlayEducationReflectionMeditationHugs


What they give backHabitat FertilisationSeed dispersalPest control

Animal & Human usesHumanFood – Fruit and nutTimberClothingSyrupsPaperFuelRubberShelterShadeWindbreakPlayEducationReflectionMeditationHugs


What they give backHabitat FertilisationSeed dispersalPest control

What do we give back?

Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle


Water Table is Pumped Lower



Salt Levels areLowered




Water is Filtered though the Tree





Water is Released into

the Atmosphere though

Transpiration







Transpiration

A Mature Tree Transpires up to 7600L/day







Transpiration


Up to ½ the Rainfall over Forested land comes from the Trees Themselves







Transpiration



Bacteria, Pollen grains &Dust particles are released into the Atmosphere







Transpiration




SEEDING

RAIN







Transpiration




SEEDING

RAIN

Drip Line – Water is Directed to the Roots







Transpiration




SEEDING

RAIN

Drip Line – Water is Directed to the Roots With Nutrient Wash off







Transpiration




SEEDING

RAIN

Drip Line – Water is Directed to the Roots With Nutrient Wash off

Soil Stabilised by Trees Roots in Heavy Rain

Erosion Control

Oxygen Producer/ Carbon Dioxide Reducer


PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS

+CHLOROPHYL +CO2 + H20 =

h2o


PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS

+CHLOROPHYL +CO2 + H20 =O2 + Complex Plant Starch = h

2o


PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS

+CHLOROPHYL +CO2 + H20 =O2 + Complex Plant Starch =CELLULOSE / BIOMASS/ SOILS / THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF ALL LIFE

h2o

h2o


PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS

+CHLOROPHYL +CO2 + H20 =O2 + Complex Plant Starch =CELLULOSE / BIOMASS/ SOILS / THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF ALL LIFE

h2o

h2o

The Leaf Surface Area of a Mature Tree is 2-20 H of

Solar CollectorsAir Purifiers that

Draws in Dust & Pollutants


PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS

+CHLOROPHYL +CO2 + H20 =O2 + Complex Plant Starch =CELLULOSE / BIOMASS/ SOILS /THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF ALL LIFE

h2o

Nutrient Accumulation

Self-Mulching leaf litter

Retains Water





PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS

+CHLOROPHYL +CO2 + H20 =O2 + Complex Plant Starch =CELLULOSE / BIOMASS/ SOILS /THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF ALL LIFE

h2o

Nutrient Accumulation

Self-Mulching leaf litter

Retains WaterBoosts Soil LifePromotes growth

of Mycellium




Life in the Soil

Life in the Soil

Mushrooms Play Vital Roles in the heath of the soil.

Life in the Soil


Breaking down and recycling organic waste

Life in the Soil


Breaking down and recycling organic wasteReturning nutrients back into the ecosystem

Life in the Soil


Breaking down and recycling organic wasteReturning nutrients back into the ecosystem As plant Immune System, or Natural Internet

Life in the Soil



Insects are the invaluable workforce of the soil.

Life in the Soil




TransportationAerationFertilisationDecomposition

Life in the Soil





Nitrogen Fixing Trees

Symbiotic relationships between Mycorrhiza and Soil Bacteria are formed around the ends of the Tree’s roots, creating N2 Factories for the tree itself and neighbouring plants.

Life in the Soil

By Shading the Ground,Water Evaporation is Reduced

Creating a Safe harbour for the Insect, Bacterial & Fungal Life in the Soil

from the Heat of the Sun





Nitrogen Fixing Trees

Symbiotic relationships between Mycorrhiza and Soil Bacteria are formed around the ends of the Tree’s roots, creating N2 Factories for the tree itself and neighbouring plants.

Climactic Stabiliser


Moderates Temperature Extremes



Less Dramatic Temperature Change,

Day & Night




Day & Night

Wind Break




Day & Night

Wind BreakEffects of windPruningFertilisationSeed Dispersal




Day & Night


LighteningConductor




Day & Night


LighteningConductor

Effects of lighteningBiggest Source of NitrogenCauses Tree Rebirth or Death




Day & Night


LighteningConductor

Evaporation & CondensationEffects of lightening

Biggest Source of NitrogenCauses Tree Rebirth or Death




Day & Night


LighteningConductor

Evaporation & Condensation

Cooling and warming the Surrounding Environment





Day & Night


LighteningConductor


Cooling and warming the Surrounding EnvironmentKeeping Humidity





Day & Night


LighteningConductor


Cooling and warming the Surrounding EnvironmentKeeping Humidity

Creating


Other Relevant Skills and ExperiencesOur other profession for many years has been performing and teaching circus and performance skills to all age groups. These skills include juggling, stilt walking, unicycle, clowning and acting, aerial acrobatics, acrobalance, yoga and stretching exercises, mask work, puppetry, face and body painting, fire safety and performance, story telling.

We also have experience in the following skills: Natural/Organic Beekeeping, Animal Care, Herbalism, Macrobiotics, Reflexology, Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Elderly and Child Care, Various Arts and Crafts, Carpentry.

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