MODULE 2 · EARTH
Saturday 20 April, from 9.30 to 19h
Mas Franch, Sant Feliu de Pallerols (Garrotxa)
In this workshop we will make a theoretical and practical foray into organic cultivation with Josep Sauleda, to enter into dialogue with humus and its reflection in inner life.
We are part of a large living organism where everyone has a specific function to perform. An organism is not made of pyramidal systems but of interconnected networks, patterns that activate the system’s memory and replicate the structure in a fractal way.
We will learn to regenerate the soil and discover the correspondence with the functioning of our bodies.
Illustration: Cristina Pastó
Workshop content
Contents:
❊ Soil formation
❊ From photosynthesis to the decomposition of organic matter
❊ Clay and humus
❊ The annual cycle
❊ Fertility basics
❊ Compost
❊ Protect the soil, fertilize wisely
❊ Trophobiosis: tools for understanding and addressing pests and diseases
❊ To rosary vs. to water
Practices:
❊ Rapid stabilization of manure (bocashi)
❊ Composting of plant remains
❊ Application of compost, manure and minerals in the vegetable garden and garden
❊ Plantation
❊ The lost technique of rosage
Josep Sauleda
Gardener
Born in Sant Pol de Mar, he trained as a gardener at the NM Rubió i Tudurí Gardening School. He trained in Organic Agriculture with Jairo Restrepo Rivera and has a diploma in Permaculture from the Montsant Permaculture Institute.
Practical information
The schedules
9.30am Presentation
10am Workshop – 1st part (mid-morning break)
2pm Lunch break and rest
4pm Workshop – 2nd part (mid-afternoon break)
7pm Closing
The place
All workshops will take place at Mas Franch, a farmhouse located in the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, in the Sant Miquel de Pineda neighborhood, 8 in Sant Feliu de Pallerols, Girona. More information: www.andruxai.org/mas-franch
Arriving by car
It is located at km 63 of the C-63 road, between Sant Feliu de Pallerols and Sant Esteve d’en Bas. You can easily find its location by searching for “El Mas Franch” in your browser.
Arriving by bus
With the TEISA company from Barcelona or from Girona towards Olot via Amer. The stop is Sant Miquel de Pineda and is located 1 km from the house. You can come by road or by taking the greenway, in front of the stop towards the road, direction towards Sant Miquel de Pineda.
Arriving by bike
By the greenway – via ferrata from Girona (3 hours).
Lunch
Registration does not include meals. Uniterra will provide water and herbal teas for breaks.
You can bring your own food from home or, if you prefer, you can eat the vegan menu that chef Ly Vega from Mas Franch will offer us. The price of the meal is €15 and includes: first course, second course and dessert. If you want to know more about her project and her philosophy, you can check out her website: www.laplantifera.com .
Let us know which option you prefer when registering (if you want the menu, you must reserve it at least 3 days in advance).
The group
Places are limited to 20 attendees in order to have a close experience. If you are interested in the workshop and there are no places left, write to us at info@uniterra.cat and we will add you to the waiting list for future editions.
Prices
❊ A workshop or module: €60 general public / €50 for members ( how to become a Uniterra member? )
❊ Complete training: €240 (registration for the 6 workshops here )
If the financial amount is an obstacle, contact us.
“Desiring to cultivate the land
“I cultivate understanding.”
M. Fukuoka
