Land Design and Appropriate Technology

Course is taught in English language Our Land Design and Appropriate Technology Course is a unique chance to gain practical and specific knowledge on getting started on a piece of land. Led and taught by Jon Jandai and Nate Reents with extensive experience in land design, this is a wonderful in-depth opportunity for those looking to get a piece of land or get started on a project and deepen their understanding of how to do so. Techniques and Topics:

• Evaluating how to look for what kind of land to buy for different purposes and what to look for in purchasing land.
• Learn how to understand the characteristics of all types of soil, identify their purpose as well as how to transform soil for increasing fertility.
• Learn how to source water, harvest, store and filter water for various needs.
• Learn to understand the characteristics and habits of plants, where and what we might want to grow, and how to design what we plant with these characteristics in mind for optimal growth.
• Understanding the habits and characteristics of pests and how to design to live together to maintain abundance of our gardens.
• Learn the theory of cooling with earthen building and how to use earth to build a natural and climate appropriate home through good design.
• Learn the basics of low-tech water filtration, low-smoke charcoal making for various purposes.
• Learn how to install simple water systems for your garden, home and farm including pump options, irrigation and filtration.

10,000 baht/person.  This fee includes all food during the course, accommodation and instruction.

Please contact punpuncourses@gmail.com to register.