Josh Gomez and Rosie Stonehill have 5 years of experience in permaculture design. They completed a permaculture design course in Portugal in 2009 and have since designed several gardens applying permaculture principles. One example garden they designed in Portugal included 10 features such as wheelchair access, herb gardens, vegetable beds, and a pond to create a productive but beautiful space. They are now seeking accreditation to teach permaculture design courses themselves.

1. Josh Gomez & Rosie Stonehill
Skills Resume
Co-Created by Josh Gomez & Rosie Stonehill

2. Permaculture Design Work
We have been studying Permaculture for the last 5
years after attending an introductory course in
Cornwall. Then in April 2009 we jointly organised
and attended the Permaculture Design Course at
Mount Of Oaks in Portugal with Lesley Martin.
Ever since then we have been practicing
Permaculture design on many different projects in
Portugal and the UK.
The following is one example of our design
presentations..... If you would like to see more
examples of our designs feel free to ask.

3. Vale da Lama
Kitchen Garden
Co-Created by Josh Gomez & Rosie Stonehill

4. Clients Requests
 Easily Accessible by all
Productive but beautiful
With space to sit
A place where anyone can garden
Easily reached produce for the
kitchen
Zone 1 and zone 2 cross over
A Pond

5. The Site

6. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter
2. Composting rotation system close
to the house
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access.
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and clover
mix.

7. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter
2. Composting rotation system close
to the house
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access.
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and clover
mix.

8. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter
2. Composting rotation system
close to the house
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and clover
mix.

9. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter
2. Composting rotation system close
to the house
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access.
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and clover
mix.

10. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter
2. Composting rotation system close
to the house
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access.
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and clover
mix.

11. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter
2. Composting rotation system close
to the house
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and clover
mix.

12. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter
2. Composting rotation system close
to the house
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and clover
mix.

13. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter
2. Composting rotation system close
to the house
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and clover
mix.

14. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter
2. Composting rotation system close
to the house
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and clover
mix.

15. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter.
2. Composting rotation system close
to the house.
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able.
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees.
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern .
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access.
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and clover
mix.

16. Garden Features.
1. Wheelchair / Tractor Access
around the perimeter.
2. Composting rotation system close
to the house.
3. Tabletop gardens close to the
entrance for elderly and the
physically less able.
4. Herb spiral so close to the house
that you don’t get your feet wet
5. Medicinal herbs and tea beds
around trees.
6. Main vegetable production
mandala keyhole bed , with
surrounding mini food forest and
reflective pond surface creating
favourable micro climate and
suntrap
7. Aquaculture pond with varying
depths and optimised extended
edge pattern .
8. Flower beds bordering the edge
of main access.
9. Gardeners rest and reflection
seat.
10. Edible lawn with herbs that
tolerate regular cutting and
clover mix.

17. Design Summary
Process Review
Examples of Ethics & Principles applied in Design
Earth Care: Increased diversity of habitat.
Returning nutrients to the earth in compost.
People Care: Inclusive and empowering for
people of all abilities.
 Everything Gardens: Flowers bordering
paths encourage pollinating insects and pest
predators.
The Yield is Only Limited by the
Imagination: Edible lawn provides a valuable
yield instead of unproductive green desert.
Optimized use of Edge and Natural Pattern:
Herb Spiral. Keyhole Mandala Beds.
Undulating Edged Pond.
Each Element Serves Multiple Functions:
Keyhole Mandala/Food Forest/Pond system
placed to create mutually beneficial
relationships. Each element both receives and
gives something to the other elements
creating a collectively stronger environment.
Relative Location/System Thinking:
Compost boxes close to kitchen for organic
waste. Also close to the table top gardens KEY
enabling easy access to potting compost for Ethics
users. Sited to be easily accessed by tractor or
wheelbarrow for moving bulk amounts of Basic Principles
material. Design Principles

18. Permaculture Teaching Experience
In December 2009 we started the Permaculture
Diploma specifically with the intention of
becomming accredited Permaculture teachers.
We will be giving a public presentation of our
work over the last two years at our
accreditation event on September 7th 2011 at
Quinta Cabeca do Mato, Tabua, Portugal.
After this accreditation we will be qualified and
further preparing ourselves to teach and
certificate our own Permaculture Design
Courses.
As part of our diploma work we have developed a
Permaculture Design Course syllabus program. We
have also had many opportunities of teaching alongside
other Permaculture teachers enabling us to find
confidence and our own style of teaching together as a
team. Subsequently we are prepared for, and
enthusiastic about, enabling others to create
abundantly sustainable Permaculture systems for
themselves and their local communities, helping to
supply the needs of people for many generations to
come.

19. Permaculture Teaching Experience
We have developed our teaching so that it is
accessible and enjoyable for all ages especially
considering that children are the future of our
world to come and the education of those
individuals is of the highest importance and has
the greatest possibility for positive change.
The way we teach the course is 50% practical with
hands on experience, games and group work and
50% classroom lessons. Where technology is
available we have prepared digitally projected
lessons, we can also teach both on black or white
board and we are considering using A3 flip charts
of our lessons as another teaching tool.
We have included one of our lessons for you
to see. In a normal lesson situation we will
give much more detail as we are explaining,
discussing and answering questions. Here is
the basic structure of what would be seen by
the students....

20. The Many Energy Transactions of a
Tree
Co-Created by Josh Gomez & Rosie Stonehill

21. Animal & Human uses

22. Animal & Human uses
Animal and
Birds
Habitat
Forage
Fodder

23. Animal & Human uses
Animal and
Birds
Habitat
Forage
Fodder
What they
give back
Habitat
Fertilisation
Seed dispersal
Pest control

24. Animal & Human uses
Human
Food – Fruit and nut
Timber
Animal and Clothing
Birds Syrups
Habitat Paper
Forage Fuel
Fodder Rubber
Shelter
What they Shade
give back Windbreak
Habitat Play
Fertilisation Education
Seed dispersal Reflection
Pest control Meditation
Hugs

25. Animal & Human uses
Human
Food – Fruit and nut
Timber
Animal and Clothing
Birds Syrups
Habitat Paper
Forage Fuel
Fodder Rubber
Shelter
What they Shade
give back Windbreak
Habitat Play
Fertilisation Education
Seed dispersal Reflection
Pest control Meditation
Hugs
What do
we give
back?

26. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle

27. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Water Table is
Pumped Lower

28. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Salt Levels are Water Table is
Lowered Pumped Lower

29. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Water is Filtered
though the Tree
Salt Levels are Water Table is
Lowered Pumped Lower

30. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Water is
Released into
the Atmosphere
though
Transpiration
Water is Filtered
though the Tree
Salt Levels are Water Table is
Lowered Pumped Lower

31. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Water is
Released into
the Atmosphere
though
Transpiration
A Mature Tree
Transpires up to
7600L/day
Water is Filtered
though the Tree
Salt Levels are Water Table is
Lowered Pumped Lower

32. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Water is
Released into
the Atmosphere
though
Transpiration
A Mature Tree
Transpires up to
7600L/day
Up to ½ the Rainfall
over Forested land
comes from the Trees
Themselves
Water is Filtered
though the Tree
Salt Levels are Water Table is
Lowered Pumped Lower

33. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Water is
Released into
the Atmosphere
though
Transpiration
A Mature Tree Bacteria,
Transpires up to Pollen grains &
7600L/day Dust particles
Up to ½ the Rainfall are released
over Forested land into the
comes from the Trees Atmosphere
Themselves
Water is Filtered
though the Tree
Salt Levels are Water Table is
Lowered Pumped Lower

34. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Water is
Released into
the Atmosphere
though
Transpiration
A Mature Tree Bacteria,
Transpires up to Pollen grains &
7600L/day Dust particles
Up to ½ the Rainfall are released
over Forested land into the
comes from the Trees Atmosphere
Themselves
SEEDING
Water is Filtered
though the Tree
RAIN
Salt Levels are Water Table is
Lowered Pumped Lower

35. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Water is
Released into
the Atmosphere
though
Transpiration
A Mature Tree Bacteria,
Transpires up to Pollen grains &
7600L/day Dust particles
Up to ½ the Rainfall are released
over Forested land into the
comes from the Trees Atmosphere
Themselves Drip Line – Water
is Directed to the
SEEDING
Water is Filtered
though the Tree Roots
RAIN
Salt Levels are Water Table is
Lowered Pumped Lower

36. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Water is
Released into
the Atmosphere
though
Transpiration
A Mature Tree Bacteria,
Transpires up to Pollen grains &
7600L/day Dust particles
Up to ½ the Rainfall are released
over Forested land into the
comes from the Trees Atmosphere
Themselves Drip Line – Water
is Directed to the
SEEDING
Water is Filtered
though the Tree Roots
With Nutrient
Wash off
RAIN
Salt Levels are Water Table is
Lowered Pumped Lower

37. Rain Seeding & Evaporation Cycle
Water is
Released into
the Atmosphere
though
Transpiration
A Mature Tree Bacteria,
Transpires up to Pollen grains &
7600L/day Dust particles
Up to ½ the Rainfall are released
over Forested land into the
comes from the Trees Atmosphere
Themselves Drip Line – Water
is Directed to the
SEEDING
Water is Filtered
though the Tree Roots
With Nutrient
Wash off
RAIN
Soil Stabilised by Trees
Roots in Heavy Rain
Salt Levels are Water Table is
Lowered Erosion Control Pumped Lower

38. Oxygen Producer/ Carbon Dioxide Reducer

39. Oxygen Producer/ Carbon Dioxide Reducer
PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS
+
CHLOROPHYL +
CO2 + H20 =
h
2
o

40. Oxygen Producer/ Carbon Dioxide Reducer
PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS
+
CHLOROPHYL +
CO2 + H20 =
O2 + Complex Plant Starch = h
2
o

41. Oxygen Producer/ Carbon Dioxide Reducer
PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS
+
CHLOROPHYL +
CO2 + H20 =
O2 + Complex Plant Starch = h
2
CELLULOSE / o
BIOMASS/
SOILS /
THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF
ALL LIFE

42. Oxygen Producer/ Carbon Dioxide Reducer
PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS
+ The Leaf Surface
Area of a Mature
Tree is 2-20 H of
CHLOROPHYL + Solar Collectors
Air Purifiers that
CO2 + H20 = Draws in Dust &
Pollutants
O2 + Complex Plant Starch = h
2
CELLULOSE / o
BIOMASS/
SOILS /
THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF
ALL LIFE

43. Oxygen Producer/ Carbon Dioxide Reducer
PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS
+ The Leaf Surface
Area of a Mature
Tree is 2-20 H of
CHLOROPHYL + Solar Collectors
Air Purifiers that
CO2 + H20 = Draws in Dust &
Pollutants
O2 + Complex Plant Starch = h Nutrient
2 Accumulation
o Self-Mulching
CELLULOSE /
leaf litter
BIOMASS/ Retains Water
SOILS /
THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF
ALL LIFE

44. Oxygen Producer/ Carbon Dioxide Reducer
PHOTOSYNTHESIS IS
+ The Leaf Surface
Area of a Mature
Tree is 2-20 H of
CHLOROPHYL + Solar Collectors
Air Purifiers that
CO2 + H20 = Draws in Dust &
Pollutants
O2 + Complex Plant Starch = h Nutrient
2 Accumulation
o Self-Mulching
CELLULOSE /
leaf litter
BIOMASS/ Retains Water
SOILS / Boosts Soil Life
THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF Promotes growth
ALL LIFE of Mycellium

45. Life in the Soil

46. Life in the Soil
Mushrooms Play
Vital Roles in the
heath of the soil.

47. Life in the Soil
Mushrooms Play
Vital Roles in the
heath of the soil.
Breaking down
and recycling
organic waste

48. Life in the Soil
Mushrooms Play
Vital Roles in the
heath of the soil.
Breaking down
and recycling
organic waste
Returning
nutrients back
into the
ecosystem

49. Life in the Soil
Mushrooms Play
Vital Roles in the
heath of the soil.
Breaking down
and recycling
organic waste
Returning
nutrients back
into the
ecosystem
As plant Immune
System, or
Natural Internet

50. Life in the Soil
Insects are the
invaluable
workforce of
Mushrooms Play the soil.
Vital Roles in the
heath of the soil.
Breaking down
and recycling
organic waste
Returning
nutrients back
into the
ecosystem
As plant Immune
System, or
Natural Internet

51. Life in the Soil
Insects are the
invaluable
workforce of
Mushrooms Play the soil.
Vital Roles in the Transportation
heath of the soil. Aeration
Breaking down Fertilisation
and recycling Decomposition
organic waste
Returning
nutrients back
into the
ecosystem
As plant Immune
System, or
Natural Internet

52. Life in the Soil
Insects are the
invaluable
workforce of
Mushrooms Play the soil.
Vital Roles in the Transportation
heath of the soil. Aeration
Breaking down Fertilisation
and recycling Decomposition
organic waste
Returning Nitrogen Fixing Trees
nutrients back Symbiotic relationships between
into the Mycorrhiza and Soil Bacteria are formed
ecosystem around the ends of the Tree’s roots,
As plant Immune creating N2 Factories for the tree itself
System, or and neighbouring plants.
Natural Internet

53. Life in the Soil
Insects are the
invaluable
By Shading the Ground, workforce of
Mushrooms Play the soil.
Water Evaporation is Reduced
Vital Roles in the Transportation
Creating a Safe harbour for the Insect,
heath of the soil. Aeration
Bacterial & Fungal Life in the Soil
Breaking down from the Heat of the Sun Fertilisation
and recycling Decomposition
organic waste
Returning Nitrogen Fixing Trees
nutrients back Symbiotic relationships between
into the Mycorrhiza and Soil Bacteria are formed
ecosystem around the ends of the Tree’s roots,
As plant Immune creating N2 Factories for the tree itself
System, or and neighbouring plants.
Natural Internet

54. Climactic Stabiliser

55. Climactic Stabiliser
Moderates
Temperature Extremes

56. Climactic Stabiliser
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

57. Climactic Stabiliser
Wind Break
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

58. Climactic Stabiliser
Wind Break
Effects of wind
Pruning
Fertilisation
Seed Dispersal
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

59. Climactic Stabiliser
Lightening
Conductor
Wind Break
Effects of wind
Pruning
Fertilisation
Seed Dispersal
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

60. Climactic Stabiliser
Lightening
Conductor
Effects of lightening
Biggest Source Wind Break
of Nitrogen Effects of wind
Causes Tree Pruning
Rebirth or Death Fertilisation
Seed Dispersal
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

61. Climactic Stabiliser
Lightening
Conductor
Evaporation &
Effects of lightening Condensation
Biggest Source Wind Break
of Nitrogen Effects of wind
Causes Tree Pruning
Rebirth or Death Fertilisation
Seed Dispersal
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

62. Climactic Stabiliser
Lightening
Conductor
Evaporation &
Effects of lightening Condensation
Biggest Source Cooling and warming the Wind Break
of Nitrogen Surrounding Environment Effects of wind
Causes Tree Pruning
Rebirth or Death Fertilisation
Seed Dispersal
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

63. Climactic Stabiliser
Lightening
Conductor
Evaporation &
Effects of lightening Condensation
Biggest Source Cooling and warming the Wind Break
of Nitrogen Surrounding Environment Effects of wind
Causes Tree Keeping Humidity Pruning
Rebirth or Death Fertilisation
Seed Dispersal
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

64. Climactic Stabiliser
Lightening
Conductor
Evaporation &
Effects of lightening Condensation
Biggest Source Cooling and warming the Wind Break
of Nitrogen Surrounding Environment Effects of wind
Causes Tree Keeping Humidity Pruning
Rebirth or Death Fertilisation
Creating Seed Dispersal
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

65. Climactic Stabiliser
Lightening
Conductor
Evaporation &
Effects of lightening Condensation
Biggest Source Cooling and warming the Wind Break
of Nitrogen Surrounding Environment Effects of wind
Causes Tree Keeping Humidity Pruning
Rebirth or Death Fertilisation
Creating Seed Dispersal
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

66. Climactic Stabiliser
Lightening
Conductor
Evaporation &
Effects of lightening Condensation
Biggest Source Cooling and warming the Wind Break
of Nitrogen Surrounding Environment Effects of wind
Causes Tree Keeping Humidity Pruning
Rebirth or Death Fertilisation
Creating Seed Dispersal
Moderates
Temperature Extremes
Less Dramatic
Temperature Change,
Day & Night

67. Other Relevant Skills and Experiences
Our other profession for many years has been
performing and teaching circus and performance
skills to all age groups. These skills include juggling,
stilt walking, unicycle, clowning and acting, aerial
acrobatics, acrobalance, yoga and stretching
exercises, mask work, puppetry, face and body
painting, fire safety and performance, story telling.
We also have experience in the
following skills: Natural/Organic
Beekeeping, Animal Care,
Herbalism, Macrobiotics,
Reflexology, Reiki, Indian Head
Massage, Elderly and Child Care,
Various Arts and Crafts, Carpentry.
© Copyright 2011 Rosie Stonehill and Josh Gomez