Daniella Lawall - Certificate III in Horticulture and Certificate IV in Permaculture

Prior to studying at Byron College I ran a clothing shop in Coolangatta for 2 years selling natural fabrics and plants. Then I started thinking about farming, inspired by a desire to work with pants. 

An internet search lead me to the Byron College website and I considered studying horticulture and permaculture. I closed the shop and started studying. I had no experience with growing so I was starting from scratch.  I decided to do horticulture first because there are more jobs available in that industry and then decided to follow with Permaculture, initially doing the introduction course and then the Certificate IV.  

 Following the courses I have collaborated with a fellow student and friend have teamed up to start a business called HOLOS which offers Regenerative Design, implementation and education services.  We have rented a farm in Brunswick Heads for 4 years and are planting a food forest using syntropic farming principles. We’ll be running courses there and using it as a demonstration site. www.holosdesign.com.au. 

 Doing the course changed my life. My family is very happy and have learnt how to grow food. I’ve converted my garden and those of some friends into edible gardens.  I’ve planted lots of food trees and vegetables, even though I’m renting. I’m happy that I can leave this for the next person who rents the house.  My children get to pick their food from the garden and they love it! They are making healthy choices on their own having seen the transition in me.  

 

 

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