Learning rooted in real experience

Our courses are designed for anyone interested in permaculture, regenerative gardening, nature-friendly or climate-resilient growing - whether you’re a complete beginner, a home gardener, or someone looking to deepen their design skills. No prior experience is required.

Not at all. The principles we teach apply to spaces of all sizes - from balconies and courtyards to smallholdings and rural plots. You’ll learn how to observe, design, and work with whatever land you have.

You’ll have ongoing access to the course for as long as it remains available on our Payhip store. If we ever need to retire or move a course, we’ll give plenty of notice and guidance on how to save any materials you want to keep.

Yes. You can work through the lessons at your own rhythm, revisit materials whenever you need to, and take breaks without losing progress

Each course blends clear written guidance, short videos, and practical exercises you can personalise for your own space. Everything is designed to be accessible, structured, and easy to follow, even if you’re completely new to permaculture.

These Payhip courses are self-guided and do not include direct teacher support. They were originally developed and tested with live cohorts, so the lessons anticipate common questions and guide you step-by-step.

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No specialist tools are required. A notebook, a way to take photos, and basic garden tools are usually enough. Any additional recommendations will be clearly explained within the course.

Yes. Many learners use our courses to strengthen their design practice or enhance their gardening and land-based work. Certificates of completion are available on request.

Courses are created and taught by Karen Noon, with curriculum design and behind-the-scenes support from Jo Holleran. Together, they bring decades of practical permaculture experience to your learning.