Barb Hazenveld grew up on a farm in central Alberta. In her 20's she moved to Australia where she lived for 14 years, starting her adventure as Bill Mollison's apprentice gardener. While living and working at the Permaculture Institute, Barb taught in Permaculture courses held at the farm and helped implement the large scale design at the Permaculture Institute on 160 acres. During her 14 years in Australia she taught many Permaculture courses and designed and implemented many garden projects. Barb co-produced
Eat Your Garden - create a Permaculture Oasis² video. Barb has taught Permaculture in Australia, Canada, Palestine, China and visited many Permaculture sites in Nepal. She has also designed and implemented a Permaculture project in Mallorca, Spain at a 1000 yr old Monastery. She now resides in Olds Alberta, where she has been teaching Permaculture courses, providing edible landscapes for locals, and raising 2 children.
Barb is thrilled to be back on native soil with all of the challenges of
growing food in a cold climate. Barb holds a horticulture diploma from Olds College, a Permaculture diploma from the Permaculture Institute in Australia, a Bachelor of Music degree and a post-graduate Education diploma.
Eat Your Garden - create a Permaculture Oasis² video. Barb has taught Permaculture in Australia, Canada, Palestine, China and visited many Permaculture sites in Nepal. She has also designed and implemented a Permaculture project in Mallorca, Spain at a 1000 yr old Monastery. She now resides in Olds Alberta, where she has been teaching Permaculture courses, providing edible landscapes for locals, and raising 2 children.
Barb is thrilled to be back on native soil with all of the challenges of
growing food in a cold climate. Barb holds a horticulture diploma from Olds College, a Permaculture diploma from the Permaculture Institute in Australia, a Bachelor of Music degree and a post-graduate Education diploma.
Hendrik Hazenveld was born in Holland, and then resided in Australia for 24 years before moving to Canada. He managed a market garden for several years and is passionate about growing food. He is a "bush regenerator" by trade. His expertise lies in working with various ecosystems, to restore them to their natural state. Now working as a landscaper, Hendrik brings 17 years
of gardening experience to Gorgeous and Edible. Hendrik holds a Parks and Gardens Trade Certificate and is also a qualified Native Bush Regenerator. Hendrik also enjoys construction and has been active in renovations and small building projects.
of gardening experience to Gorgeous and Edible. Hendrik holds a Parks and Gardens Trade Certificate and is also a qualified Native Bush Regenerator. Hendrik also enjoys construction and has been active in renovations and small building projects.
