Permaculture Workshop Cairns

Name: Permaculture Workshop Cairns
Start: 2026-08-08T07:30:00+10:00
End: 2026-08-08T07:30:00+10:00
Location: Manunda Urban Farm

About

One-Day Tropical Permaculture Workshop – Cairns, Far North Queensland

Join us for an inspiring and hands-on day immersed in the principles of permaculture, specifically designed for the tropical climate of Far North Queensland. Whether you're just beginning your gardening journey or looking to deepen your knowledge, this practical workshop will give you the confidence and skills to create abundant, resilient food gardens at home.

From **7:30am**, you'll be welcomed with A heart warming cup of chai. A fully organic lunch will be catered for the event, ensuring you're well fuelled while learning in a relaxed and supportive environment.

What You'll Learn

Hugelkultur Garden Bed Construction

Discover how to build long-lasting, water-efficient hugelkultur garden beds using natural materials. We'll explore:

* The science behind hugelkultur and why it works.
* Choosing suitable timber and organic matter.
* Layering techniques for maximum fertility and moisture retention.
* Building your own hugelkultur bed from the ground up.

Fruit Tree & Tropical Plant Propagation

Learn practical propagation techniques to expand your edible garden without continually buying new plants. We'll cover:

* Propagating tropical fruit trees from cuttings and air layering.
* Dividing and multiplying perennial vegetables.
* Propagating herbs and tropical ornamentals.
* Seed raising techniques suited to the wet tropics.
* Tips for increasing success rates and caring for young plants.

Building a Productive Herb Spiral

Create one of permaculture's most iconic garden features while learning how to make the most of small spaces. You'll discover:

* Herb spiral design principles.
* Creating beneficial microclimates.
* Choosing herbs for Cairns' tropical climate.
* Soil preparation and planting techniques.
* Long-term maintenance for a thriving herb garden.

This workshop is designed to be highly interactive, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions, get your hands dirty, and learn by doing. You'll leave with practical skills, new confidence, and plenty of inspiration to transform your own backyard into a productive system.

What's Included

* Freshly brewed warm organic chai on arrival.
* Fully catered organic lunch.
* All workshop materials and hands-on activities.
* Take-home notes gifts.
* A full day of practical learning in a beautiful tropical setting.

Meet your host:

Harrison Leafe -
With a name he was born to grow into, Harry has spent many years with hands in the soil and heart in the trees and has managed numerous food systems in the Far North Queensland region. Along side friends and many helping hands over the years, Harry has developed the garden in which this workshop will be held.

Whether your dream is to grow more of your own food, create a thriving edible landscape, or simply reconnect with nature, this workshop offers the knowledge, inspiration, and practical experience to help you get started.

Come along, meet like-minded people, enjoy incredible organic food, and spend the day learning how to work with nature to create beautiful, abundant gardens that flourish in the tropics.