Permaculture, a contraction of “permanent agriculture” and “culture,” is a design system for sustainable, regenerative living that mimics natural ecosystem patterns to create self-sufficient, low-maintenance, and productive environments. Learn from expert Joan Herzog who transformed her ¼ acre lot in Camden into a lush bird and insect haven with over eighty-five native plants and large beds of fruits and vegetables. Each month, Joan will give a two-hour classroom presentation on Thursday afternoon, followed by a Saturday morning visit to her nearby garden. Instructor Joan E. Herzog is a Permaculture Garden Designer, retired Registered Dietitian and health columnist with a passion for organic gardening. In five years, she converted a ¼ acre city lot into a lush bird and insect haven with over eighty-five native plant species and large beds of fruits and vegetables. Joan has taught hundreds of food/nutrition workshops and is thrilled to transition to teaching permaculture garden techniques. Recently, she has been diagnosed with a brain injury that has changed her life in surprisingly positive ways. She swears that gardening is your best bet against an aging body and brain.