Saving the World, from Your Backyard

A Small-scale Permacultur-ish Course

Join our six-month hands-on course in and around San Diego, starting February 2026.

Join a Live Info Session and Q&A

Next Live session
Friday, January 30, 2026 12pm Pacific (US)

Our Story

Hands-on permaculture learning rooted in your own backyard.

A small group gathered outdoors around a thriving backyard garden in San Diego, listening intently to a permaculture instructor.
A small group gathered outdoors around a thriving backyard garden in San Diego, listening intently to a permaculture instructor.
Close-up of hands planting native drought-tolerant plants in dry Southern California soil.
Close-up of hands planting native drought-tolerant plants in dry Southern California soil.

Our Courses

Six hands-on sessions transforming your backyard into a thriving permaculture haven.

A small group gathered outdoors around a lush garden bed, engaged in a lively permaculture lesson.
A small group gathered outdoors around a lush garden bed, engaged in a lively permaculture lesson.
Close-up of hands planting native drought-tolerant plants in dry soil under bright California sun.
Close-up of hands planting native drought-tolerant plants in dry soil under bright California sun.
Home Focus

Start your permaculture journey right where you live, with practical steps for small spaces.

Field Trips

Visit diverse San Diego sites to see permaculture principles in action and learn by doing.

A vibrant community garden in San Diego with diverse plants thriving under the warm sun.
A vibrant community garden in San Diego with diverse plants thriving under the warm sun.

Roots

Hands-on learning in backyard permaculture sessions.

Participants planting native drought-tolerant species during a field trip in a dryland garden.
Participants planting native drought-tolerant species during a field trip in a dryland garden.
Close-up of a student sketching permaculture design ideas in a notebook under a shady tree.
Close-up of a student sketching permaculture design ideas in a notebook under a shady tree.
A small group gathered around a compost pile, discussing soil health and sustainable practices.
A small group gathered around a compost pile, discussing soil health and sustainable practices.