This classroom helps members begin turning an ordinary yard into a productive, living backyard oasis. We start with observation, then move into soil, compost, mulch, water, microclimate, and small food-producing areas. The goal is not to do everything at once. The goal is to learn the rhythm of the yard, build soil first, and take steady steps that fit real life. This is the main starting point for new Oasis Builders.

This classroom teaches members how to design plant relationships instead of planting isolated crops. A guild is a group of plants arranged together because each one has a role. Some feed us, some cover soil, some attract pollinators, some confuse pests, some use different root zones, and some help the whole bed function better. This classroom moves members from companion planting charts toward practical living systems.

This classroom helps members grow, use, and understand herbs in everyday home life. Herbs belong in the kitchen, the garden, tea blends, pollinator spaces, family traditions, and gentle home support. We keep the approach practical, safe, and grounded. Herbs are not treated as magic fixes. They are part of a larger rhythm that includes food, rest, body awareness, medical care when needed, and wise household practice.

This classroom teaches preparedness as care, not fear. Members learn how to organize the basics of food, water, shelter, health, and simple skills so the home can stay steadier when life is disrupted. The goal is not panic or survivalist pressure. The goal is calm readiness, family confidence, and practical steps that fit normal life. Preparedness becomes part of the household rhythm.

This classroom connects the garden, pantry, herbs, and family table. Members learn to cook with what they grow, use small harvests well, build pantry meals, preserve food, and reduce waste. Cooking becomes part of preparedness, health, and daily rhythm. The goal is simple, useful food that supports the household without making meals feel complicated.

This classroom keeps the person and family inside the system. A backyard oasis cannot be built by burning out the people tending it. Members learn to work with seasonal rhythm, daily limits, rest, family routines, body awareness, and practical reflection. The goal is steady progress without losing health, peace, or home life in the process.

This classroom explains the values underneath the work. Permaculture ethics are not just ideas. They shape how we care for soil, water, plants, people, families, and community. Earth care, people care, and fair share become practical decisions in the garden and home. This classroom is purposely simple, clear, and rooted in daily application rather than theory alone.

March 21 to June 21 - Cold Weather crops early in the Spring while starting Hot Weather crops indoors to be transplanted in the later part of Spring. We will base our Spring Season with soil temps 45 - 65F (7 - 18C) degrees for cold weather crops and 65 - 85F (18 - 29C) soil temps for hot weather crops.

Permaculture Design Recommendation Weekly Office Hours for Q&A Soil and Plant Recommendations Growing and Season Recommendations

In 90 days, you’ll have a functioning starter food garden + improving soil + a simple home baseline for supply disruptions. Stronger, healthier and prepared family. Deliverables Sketch property to define growing areas, water flow strategies and airflow Week-by-week checklist starting where you are Existing dirt to living-soil starter protocol Progressive preparedness shopping list Calm 72-hour to 30-day pantry baseline checklist (minimal, multi-use) Weekly office hours/online meetings