13 Feb 2015: ‘Biochar: the new black gold’
Edith Wellington Hall 76 Pitt St, Mortdale, NSW, AustraliaAre you at a loss about how to dispose of woody garden waste sustainably? Turn the problem into a solution: make biochar. Biochar has many amazing benefits for soil health, plant production and not least climate change mitigation! It is the new black gold. This talk will cover the properties and benefits of biochar, how... Continue reading »
28 Feb 2015: Open Garden
The first of the fabulous garden tours begins in Enmore on Saturday February 28th between 1 pm and 3 pm. It will be at Michele Margolies superb garden. It as an great example of an urban garden, as well as a beautiful haven. Michele's urban Permaculture Food forest has gone through a series of transformations... Continue reading »
13 March 2015: Vertical Gardens
Senior Citizens Hall 76 Pitt Street, MortdaleGrowing Up will take a brief look at international vertical gardens, domestic scale vertical garden design, watering systems and lots of pointers on growing media. This presentation will be on Friday 13 from 7 pm - 9 pm and will be hosted by St George/Sutherland group.
19 April 2015: Top Bar Hive Demonstration
Top Bar Hive Demonstration: Autumn Honey Harvest Join us in the Leichhardt Community Garden to observe the autumn harvest from our Top Bar Hive. The demonstration will be an opportunity to see a Top Bar Hive in action, get a sense of how a Top Bar Hive works, ask any questions you may have about... Continue reading »
31 May 2015: Open Garden
True to our word, Permaeasties are inviting you to a garden. This month it will be at the home of Kerry Dwyer at 2 pm, Sunday 31st May. It will be less a guided tour and more a discussion about permaculture in the peculiarities of the Eastern Suburbs soil conditions and the micro climate of... Continue reading »
25 July 2015: Open Garden Oatley
Visit Two sites - home and local school garden. This small home permaculture garden in Oatley has been created over the last 10 years. It provides most of the fruit and vegetables for the family of four. There are literally dozens of productive fruit trees, chickens , a pond, grey water and purified tank water... Continue reading »
30 August 2015: Open Garden Pagewood
If you don't visit another garden this year, you should come to Wendy Headon's garden in Pagewood. It is an wonderful example of an urban farm : no chickens, but masses of productive and beautiful trees and plants. It is bursting with vitality and lusciousness. If you would like to come along and see this... Continue reading »
12 February 2016: Transition Towns
Edith Wellington Hall 76 Pitt St, Mortdale, NSW, AustraliaOn Friday 12 February Loki Ysebaert will be giving a presentation on Transition Towns. This will commence at 7pm and be held at the Edith Wellington Hall 76 Pitt Street Mortdale. This is the regular monthly meeting for the St George/Sutherland group. Members from any of our three groups are welcome. There is a small... Continue reading »
11 March 2016: How to Build a Bug Hotel
Edith Wellington Hall 76 Pitt St, Mortdale, NSW, AustraliaSt George/Sutherland Permaculture Group will be hosting a presentation on beneficial insects in the garden with a demonstration on how to build a bug hotel. Now is a good time to check all areas of your home for items such as hollow bamboo sticks, wood off cuts, empty drink bottles, twine, wire, pine cones... Continue reading »
8 April 2016: Crop Rotation and Intercropping
Edith Wellington Hall 76 Pitt St, Mortdale, NSW, AustraliaSt George/Sutherland Permaculture Group will have a presentation on Crop Rotation and Intercropping presented by Nada Malkoc at their monthly meeting on Friday 8 April 2016 commencing at 7 pm. Attending this presentation is one of the benefits of your membership. Visitors are welcome with a $10 entry fee. Crop rotation is used to control pests... Continue reading »