The Big Planting Weekend(s)
The Big Planting Weekend is Hawkridge Homestead’s annual collective planting event—an intensive, hands-on gathering rooted…
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Permaclub 2026
Permaclub at Hawkridge Homestead Permaclub is a monthly, hands-on learning and labour exchange rooted in permaculture…
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November Permaclub — Winter Preparation & Collective Reflection
We’ll mulch beds, protect perennials, clean tools, and reflect together on the season. Rest and…
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October Permaclub — Garlic, Overwintering & Long-Term Planning
Participants will plant garlic, complete greenhouse tasks, harvest storage crops, and amend soils. Garlic planting…
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September Permaclub — Seasonal Transition & Greenhouse Construction
We’ll continue harvesting, plant fall beds, and begin construction on a new glass greenhouse. This…
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August Permaclub — Peak Harvest, Preservation & Fall Planting
Participants will harvest tomatoes, learn water-bath canning, weed, and plant fall crops. This is a…
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July Permaclub — Herbs, Berries & Small-Scale Preservation
We’ll harvest and dry herbs, pick mulberries, and make jam together. From this month onward,…
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June Permaclub — Weeding, Mulching & Mid-Season System Care
Participants will weed, mulch, build raised beds, and tend compost systems. Weeding is framed as…
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May Permaclub — Transplanting, Trellising & Structural Support
This day centres transplanting warm-season crops and building trellises and supports. Participants will learn how…
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April Permaclub — Early Sowing, Soil Readiness & Garden Preparation
We’ll prepare outdoor beds, sow cold-tolerant crops, transplant greenhouse starts, and mulch pathways. The emphasis…
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