This workshop will offer reflections on the principles and philosophy of permaculture from Claudia Murray, a graduating senior in the Sustainable Food and Farming program at UMass. We will look at the relationship between farming and European colonization, and learn how permaculture offers a shift in perspective to address these crises. We hope to think through new approaches to engaging with food, farming, and our connections to the land. Finally, we will consider different ways of integrating permaculture at the community garden or in your own home garden! All gardening experience levels welcome.