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Design Your Backyard Ecosystem—Simplified.
A 14-day permaculture design process tailored specifically to cooler climates and busy lives
Visually create your nutrient-dense garden design quickly and easily—without overwhelm or generic advice.
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Join before April 7 and get 60% off, Early Access, DIY Digital Design Templates, a Cool-Climate Plant Selection Tool, Monthly Live Design Clinics, and Private Community Access for Northern Gardeners.
-> Only $97 (One Time | Lifetime Access)
"Al has never failed to leave us with new insights and ideas that have helped shift our paradigm into the regenerative and self-sustaining space." - Jeremy Ferris
"This program couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m redesigning my kitchen garden this year. With Alain’s guidance and support, I finally feel like I have the tools to make it happen. As Al always says, regeneration is a lifestyle—and I’m all in." - Merlin W.
"Alain is one of the most ethical and knowledgeable educators I’ve worked with in the permaculture world. I have zero hesitation recommending this course.." - JD Van Allen
Let's Be Real...
Most Permaculture Courses Feel Out of Reach—Especially for Northern Gardeners.
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Massive 72-hour
Info Dumps
Traditional permaculture courses overwhelm you with information but rarely offer clear, simple actions. You’re left wondering, “Great… but what should I actually do next?”
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Not Built for Small Spaces & Cold Climates
Most permaculture advice assumes unlimited land, warm climates, and abundant resources—but what if you’re designing a small backyard or facing shorter growing seasons?
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Abstract Ideas, Not Practical Tools
Permaculture courses often teach complex theory without practical, visual tools to help you actually design. You don’t want abstract lectures—you need clear visuals, templates, and actionable steps to confidently design your garden.
Enter 14-Day Permaculture Designer
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Step-by-Step Action from Day 1
Forget endless lectures.
Our course guides you immediately into action, giving you exactly what matters in a clear, structured, 14-day framework.
You'll start building your own backyard garden design from the very first lesson.
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Visual Clarity & Simple Tools
No abstract ideas or complicated techniques.
Using intuitive visual design templates, you'll clearly and quickly map out a garden tailored specifically to your small space, shorter growing season, and busy schedule.
No drawing skills or complicated software—just straightforward design you can easily implement.
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Tailored for Your Life, Your Space, Your Climate
You don't need a huge homestead or unlimited time.
Whether you have a backyard, a small plot, or even just a patio, you'll design a resilient, low-maintenance ecosystem that nourishes you and restores ecological health—perfectly adapted for your northern climate and your real-life responsibilities.
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14-Day Permaculture Designer
Course Curriculum
Day 1: Clarify Your Gardens Purpose
Define what your garden is really for—nourishment, health, joy, connection, beauty—and align your design with your deeper goals from the very beginning.
Day 2: Map Your Existing Space
Create a simple, visual base map using an easy-to-use Canva project template. Get the lay of your land, even if it’s just a balcony or small backyard.
Day 3: Read the Landscape (Sectors Mapping)
Observe sun, wind, seasonal patterns, microclimates, and outside influences. Learn to “see like a designer” and respond to your site instead of forcing it.
Day 4: Design for Water First
Design passive water systems to slow, spread, and sink rainwater. Lay the foundation for long-term resilience and lower maintenance.
Day 5: Map Paths & Productive Access
Design your garden for flow, efficiency, and nourishing daily movement. Pathways shape the human experience—make them work with your body and your land.
Day 6: Build Living Soil (Simply)
Understand what healthy soil looks like, and how to build it over time using compost, mulch, and in-place fertility strategies that actually fit your life.
Day 7: Map Your Zones of Use
Learn to design around frequency of use, not plant type. Organize your space based on how you move through it—placing the right things in the right places.
Day 8: Garden Like a Forest
Learn to mimic natural ecosystems by stacking plants vertically—trees, shrubs, herbs, and groundcovers. Less maintenance, more long-term yield.
Day 9: Cultivate Every Square Foot
Use a simplified, adaptable square-foot gardening method to grow a LOT of nutrient-dense food in a small space. A simple way to design your annual beds for abundance without burnout.
Day 10: Choose Plants with Purpose
Access the custom-built tool that helps you select the right plants for your space, goals, and growing conditions—based on function, not just looks.
Day 11: Integrate Animals & Wildlife
Design your garden to support beneficial creatures—pollinators, birds, frogs, or even backyard ducks. Every healthy ecosystem supports animal life.
Day 12: Plan for Easy Maintenance & Season Extension
Create a system that thrives with minimal effort. Learn regenerative rhythms that work with the seasons and expand your harvest window.
Day 13: Optimize for Function & Flow
Zoom out and refine your design. Stack functions, reduce redundancy, and ensure every element in your garden supports the whole system.
Day 14: Implement Your Design & Start Growing
Use a simple, proven decision-making framework to prioritize what to do next—and when—so your garden actually gets built without overwhelm.
What's Included?
Meet Your Instructor
My name is Al D'Aoust and I've had my hands in the soil for as long as I can remember.
It started when I was a kid growing up on the second floor of a duplex, with nothing more than a small, shady porch and a few pots to grow herbs and greens. Even then, my father knew the importance of cultivating nutritious food at home.
Since then, I've had a few kids of my own, and I've carried the desire to nourish my family with naturally grown, nutrient-dense food into parenthood.
So much so, that I decided to make a career out of it. Since 2012, I've been designing regenerative gardens, education programs and community garden projects for schools, municipalities and families across North America.
I've cultivated countless garden ecosystems in elementary school playgrounds, public spaces, back/front yards, and on both urban and rural homesteads; And I've taught hundreds of permaculture practitioners how to use the power of ecological design to create their own thriving ecosystems.
And guess what the #1 thing I've learned throughout this entire journey is...? 👉 You don't need a lot of space, expensive tools, or professional certifications to make an impact on your health and the world around you.
YOU CAN change the course of your life by reclaiming agency over your nutrition... Once you understand that YOU ARE NATURE, and that you have the power to create ecosystems, the sky is the limit as far as what you can build.
AND THAT RIGHT THERE is what inspired me to launch LearnRegen.com and create the world's most accessible online garden design course to help aspiring backyard growers, busy families, and natural health practitioners quickly develop the skills required to cultivate vibrant, regenerative health in partnership with nature, no matter how much space they have.
But I get it, you probably don't really care about who I am and why I created this platform...
Right now, all you care about is CAN I ACTUALLY HELP YOU!
Well, since the start of my career, I've been deeply humbled by the abundance that I've watched my students and peers produce for themselves and their family. Frankly, the results speak for themselves, and I've made it my absolute mission in life to share the power of permaculture design and it's impact on health and well-being with as many people and families as possible.
That's why I host a live call every single week in our private community, so that you can be sure to have your contextual design questions answered, and be empowered by a growing community of game-changing permaculture practitioners.
I hope to meet you soon!
Who Is This Course For?
You believe in permaculture—but don’t have acres of land or unlimited free time. This course is designed for people who live in the real world, with jobs, families, and responsibilities.
You want a structured, no-fluff way to design a thriving, regenerative garden. No more wading through massive textbooks or long-winded courses. This is permaculture made practical—so you can take action right away.
You want a backyard ecosystem that works with nature—not a high-maintenance garden. Say goodbye to endless weeding and watering. Learn to design a resilient system that supports itself over time.
You’re looking for a design-first approach—not just gardening tips. This isn’t about what to plant—it’s about how to design so that everything in your garden works together for maximum abundance and minimal effort.
You want to create something meaningful—without quitting your life. You don’t need to become a full-time homesteader to grow a nutrient-dense, biodiverse space that nourishes your family and connects you to the land.
You want to reconnect with nature in a way that fits your lifestyle. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing space, this course gives you a clear path to a thriving backyard ecosystem—without the overwhelm.
Who Is This Course NOT For?
🚫 If you’re looking for a traditional gardening course.
This course won’t show you how to start seeds, amend soil, or troubleshoot specific crops. Instead, it teaches you how to design a self-sustaining backyard ecosystem from the ground up.
🚫 If you want a quick-fix, one-size-fits-all approach. Permaculture is about working with nature—not forcing it. This course helps you build a system tailored to your space, your goals, and your lifestyle—not a cookie-cutter garden plan.
🚫 If you think permaculture only works on big farms.
We’re focused on real-world, small-space solutions—but if you’re looking for an advanced farm-scale permaculture course, this might not be the best fit.
🚫 If you don’t want to design a long-term system. This isn’t about planting a seasonal vegetable patch—it’s about creating a resilient, multi-layered ecosystem that thrives year after year with minimal effort.
🚫 If you’re expecting perfection right away. Nature doesn’t work that way, and neither does good design. We focus on progress over perfection—helping you start where you are and improve over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a large yard or special equipment?
Nope! The 14-Day Permaculture Designer is specifically designed for small spaces like backyards, patios, or even balconies. You won’t need special equipment—just basic gardening tools and access to the free design tool, Canva.
I’m brand new to gardening. Will this be overwhelming?
Not at all. This program is created especially for beginners and busy people. We break everything down into easy-to-follow daily actions, requiring just about one hour a day. You’ll have a clear plan without random information dumps.
What makes this approach different from traditional gardening?
Traditional gardening often means fighting nature; battling weeds, pests, and constant watering. Our regenerative approach designs your space to work with nature, naturally increasing soil health and nutrient density—making your ecosystem easier to maintain and more abundant each season.
Can permaculture really impact my health and well-being?
Absolutely. Nutrient-rich, homegrown food & medicine supports vibrant physical health, while connecting with nature through ecosystem interaction has proven mental and emotional benefits—reducing stress, boosting mood, and increasing overall well-being.
How does the program actually work?
Each day for 14 days, you’ll follow a clear step-by-step process—mapping your space, selecting plants, and creating a regenerative garden design using Canva. By the end, you’ll have a complete, customized plan you can confidently implement.
I’m busy. What if I miss a day?
No worries! The program is built to fit into your schedule, and you can easily catch up. All content is accessible at your pace, plus the daily tasks are short and manageable.
