Courses and training
For finca owners who want to understand their land and learn the practical skills to care for it.
The courses are practical and grounded in Mediterranean conditions: what works on dry slopes, with limited water, on the soils of the Axarquía. Theory is kept to what you need in order to make good decisions on your own land.
Formats
- Workshops Hands-on sessions on a single topic, in small groups.
- Individual training Training on your own finca, for you, your family or the people who work your land.
- Longer courses Courses that build up a topic such as permaculture design over several sessions.
Course topics
- Soil regeneration in a Mediterranean climate Reading your soil and rebuilding organic matter, structure and soil life.
- Compost, mulch and homemade fertilisers Making and using compost, mulching well, and preparing simple fertilisers from local materials.
- Water management for dry fincas How water moves across a slope, and practical ways to keep more of it in the soil.
- Permaculture principles and design Observing a site and designing it as a connected system.
- Agroecology Ecological principles applied to growing food and managing land.
- Agroforestry Combining trees, shrubs and crops for shade, shelter, soil and yield.
- Syntropic agriculture Dense, layered planting that builds soil and structure over time.
- Bio-intensive gardening Productive vegetable growing on small areas with deep, fertile beds.
- Climate-resilient finca planning Planning a property for drought, heavy rain and fire exposure.
Upcoming dates
No dates are published at the moment. Send me a message to ask about upcoming courses or to arrange individual training.
Interested in a course?
Tell me which topic interests you, and whether you would prefer a group course or training on your own finca.