The power of trees – Agroforestry
Current farming practices might only be viable for another 60 years, but one way to mitigate erosion and improve farming methods is agroforestry.
Welcome to Permablitz Melbourne!
Just bees and things and flowers – blitzing in the sunshine
The last month or so has been very busy for we Permablitz types – the garden is bursting with new growth, and all around us the signs of spring continue to bring smiles to...
Permablitz #213 – Belgrave Heights
It was a fine Spring day that saw almost thirty people arrive in Belgrave Heights to help Kate and Tina get their permaculture garden under way…
Ebbings Silverberry
Is this the perfect permaculture plant? Well, it ticks a lot of boxes – nitrogen fixer, tough evergreen shrub, makes a good hedge or windbreak, is a useful dense habitat, edible fruit, has perfumed...
Right now is the best time for you to get blitzed!
Spring is now in full swing, and we reckon the best part of the year is now upon us – spring planting time! The risk of frost is pretty much over now, daylight savings...
Permablitz #211 – Upwey
Ros’ block is long and steep like so many at the edge of the Dandenongs. She has already worked hard to create some raised beds, paths, as well as planting a food forest, which...
Kangaroo Apple
Kangaroo Apple is a small to medium shrub that is native to Melbourne, and in the same family as tomatoes and eggplants. They can be eaten fresh, raw or cooked, and are often made into jams or jellies.
Permablitz #212 – Reservoir
A cold and wintry day greeted a eager group of blitzers as they transformed Sarah and Cam’s place with wicking beds, an urban orchard, seating area and more!
Roundup in the news, picking a project and going on a permie tour!
Now that the winter chill is just about over, it’s time for Spring proper to warm our souls as we get ready for another season of growth and invigoration!
Pick a Project for your Neighbourhood
There are some really cool community-based projects all over Victoria hoping to get funding, and they need your votes. Check out a small sample of what’s being considered!
