Green Education Center

Suitable for backyards as well as small scale farms, food forests are manmade agricultural installations designed by mimicking natural forests. Food forestry aims towards the self reliance and resilience of natural forests. No one weeds or waters the forest. It supports pollinators and other …
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Terry Meer will lead this hands-on workshop in how to build and harvest a compost pile. Composting is the process of turning organic matter like vegetable scraps and leaves into rich stable organic matter. Divert organic waste from the landfill …
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When: October 11-20, 2013 Where: Econ Farm, Orlando Florida This course is a life changing experience and has truly transformed the lives of participants and our community! Instructors Terry and Tia Meer are pleased to offer the fourth Permaculture Design …
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Backyard Mushroom Farming Grow edible & medicinal mushrooms in your backyard today. This 2.5 hour course will cover the basics of mushroom production. We will explore what species to grow, companion planting in your garden, mulching, current growing methods, myco-remediation, …
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Join us for two days of relaxation on the Econ Farm. In this workshop/ retreat we will explore several techniques of achieving deep relaxation and tranquility in your daily life including: • Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Chinese medicine and tinctures We …
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