Iona's Projects
The Morffledoos
Indoor Growing Workshops
Local Primary & ELCC
Join Hazel and Catkin, two curious Morffledoos from Planet Morffle, as they discover the wonders of Calum’s Grandad’s garden. Among buzzing bees, growing veggies and hidden surprises, they learn about the three permaculture ethics: Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share.
A gentle, adventure-filled story that introduces children aged 5–8
Join Hazel and Catkin, two curious Morffledoos from Planet Morffle, as they discover the wonders of Calum’s Grandad’s garden. Among buzzing bees, growing veggies and hidden surprises, they learn about the three permaculture ethics: Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share.
A gentle, adventure-filled story that introduces children aged 5–8 to caring for the planet, sharing with others and growing together.
"The Morffledoos' Adventure is a children's adventure book with a permaculture twist! The alien adventurers discover the natural world for the first time encountering trees, butterflies and bees, and are filled with awe and wonder! This delightful story will spark your little adventurers’ curiosity and open their eyes to gardens brimming with food, wildlife and wonder."
Lusi Alderslowe, Children in Permaculture Manual
Local Primary & ELCC
Indoor Growing Workshops
Local Primary & ELCC
Since February 2025, Iona has been working in partnership with her local primary school and ELCC, helping to breathe new life into their outdoor growing space. During this time, she has re-established the garden beds and polytunnel, creating a thriving, productive area for children to learn and explore. She has successfully secured fundin
Since February 2025, Iona has been working in partnership with her local primary school and ELCC, helping to breathe new life into their outdoor growing space. During this time, she has re-established the garden beds and polytunnel, creating a thriving, productive area for children to learn and explore. She has successfully secured funding and in-kind support from a range of community partners, including RenCan, Lochwinnoch Force for Nature, Shrubs to Suds, LEAP and the local Chatterbox.
Iona delivers regular workshops with nursery and P1 pupils, supports a lunchtime gardening group, and works alongside the monthly gardening committee to guide the garden’s development. Throughout all activities, she weaves in permaculture ethics and principles in practical, child-friendly ways. In addition, she coordinates monthly volunteer days, encouraging families and community members to get involved and take shared ownership of the space.
Indoor Growing Workshops
Indoor Growing Workshops
Indoor Growing Workshops
Indoor growing workshops for Kairos Woman+
"First of all, a big thank you for how adaptable you were in pulling these sessions together at such short notice, and for accommodating to the “indoor” element of the growing group, that was such a great fit for our space and community needs.
Overall, your facilitation style was very well receive
Indoor growing workshops for Kairos Woman+
"First of all, a big thank you for how adaptable you were in pulling these sessions together at such short notice, and for accommodating to the “indoor” element of the growing group, that was such a great fit for our space and community needs.
Overall, your facilitation style was very well received. People noticed and valued your flexibility in giving more time to what sparked interest, the good balance between practice and theory, and the gentle, calm way you created a welcoming environment. You were really attentive to spotting needs in the room, kept time so well, and it was clear how knowledgeable you are."
Abril, Project Co-ordinator
Iona Quickfall
Iona Quickfall
Iona has a deep-rooted passion for permaculture and the natural world. Her work is guided by the ethics of earth care, people care and fair share, principles she weaves into both her professional practice and everyday family life.
She has completed a Permaculture Design Certificate, along with an Introduction to Children in Permaculture, and is currently studying towards a Diploma in Applied Permaculture.
Iona is the author of The Morffledoos’ Adventure, a children’s book that gently introduces young readers to sustainability, growing food, plants as medicine, and caring for the earth. Her storytelling brings big environmental ideas into small, magical moments that children can understand, enjoy and act upon.
When she’s not writing, Iona is raising her three young boys, supporting learning in her local primary school garden, and tending her own garden whenever time allows.
Whether planting seeds, sharing stories, or nurturing young minds, she is always cultivating connection — to nature, to community and to possibility.