Practical Permaculture | Gardening and Intentional Living – Details, episodes & analysis

Andrew was in hook line and sinker after doing a @limestone_permaculture intro course. Permaculture wasn’t something on his radar at all until his wife Em gave him a nudge. After doing the course he never looked back. 
Andrew and Em have developed a small lamb operation and productive property at @yeofarm_bulahdelah. Andrew utilises permaculture design within his property to make well thought out and educated decisions, as well as assist with his farming practices. 
His background is large scale lamb farming out west. However, their current farm location as well as farm practices are vastly different from that of their initial family farm. 
Take a listen to how they ended up in a costal farm and how permaculture became a part of their life. 

This season we are taking the time to unpack each Permaculture Principles in our mini Episodes. We explore what we have learnt, what our current understanding is, musings and considerations in relation to each principle. This week Alysse explores Principle 11 - Use edges & value the marginal

In this episode  we're thrilled to chat to Mel from Honey Bee Farmstead. Mel, along with her husband and kids, have created an enriching and sustainable lifestyle on their 120-acre property in the Western Australian Wheatbelt.

Drawing from their farming backgrounds, they are incorporating permaculture principles to care for their family, community, land and animals with the aim to be mostly off-grid self-sufficient. 

Mel's passion for Jersey cows has inspired her to start a unique breeding program, bringing old-school Jersey genetics to homesteaders seeking the perfect milk cow. 

Join us as Mel shares her journey and some great insights offering invaluable tips and inspiration for anyone looking to live a more earth-friendly and self-sufficient lifestyle.

Mel is passing her knowledge and learnings on through the Honeybee farmstead you tube channel and very recently through the Farmstead Family podcast on Spotify. 

Enjoy our great conversation with Mel.

Family Farmstead Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6ewFJ4iHt0baP59PnCAEUi?si=ab0fd594c1ef42d2

Honey-Bee Farmstead www.youtube.com/@honey-bee-farmstead

This season we are taking the time to unpack each Permaculture Principles in our mini Episodes. We explore what we have learnt, what our current understanding is, musings and considerations in relation to each principle. This week Alysse explores Principle 3- Obtain a Yield

This week we chat to Ash and Nige from the Village Reconnected. Village Reconnected is a Permaculture inspired online curriculum and community for primary aged outdoor learners and their families. Where project based learning and likeminded community meets an innate curiosity for the natural world.

It was such an inspiring chat, we talk about their journey to where they are and also chat about the school system and homeschool system. We delve into why community is so important and the benefit of learning from those who came before us.

Check them out: https://www.villagereconnected.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/villagereconnected/

Hi it's Jo, In this episode, I discusses the principle of Catch and Store Energy.

By capturing energy when it’s abundant—like sunlight, water, and wind—and storing it for later use, we reduce dependence on non-renewable sources and ensure a steady supply of resources. Practical examples include solar panels, rainwater harvesting, composting, greenhouses, biogas digesters, thermal mass, and DIY solar ovens. These methods build resilience into our systems, making them less vulnerable to challenges like droughts and energy shortages. I share simple steps to get started and encourages us all to think creatively about energy sources and incorporating multifunctional aspects into daily life. By catching and storing energy, we create a buffer against fluctuating resources, promoting a resilient and self/community sufficient lifestyle. Tune in to learn how small changes can lead to significant impacts and take on the challenge of enhancing your energy storage methods.

This week we chat to Elle from Australian Medicinal Herbs (AMH). Elle has an amazing story, starting her carer as a busy cop in Sydney, experiencing PTSD and then following little clues to find gardening and permaculture. 

She launched Australian Medicinal Herbs after finding most herbal medicinal teas where produced overseas, which is crazy since she lives in prime growing region of Australia. Her business is a paddock to packet, local business, founded on permaculture ethics.  She  saw first hand the power of herbs by using them and also giving them to family and friends; and wants to bring them to as as many people as possible. 

AND we are super lucky that Elle has offered our listeners a 5% discount on her products. Use the code 'PPP5%' here: https://australianmedicinalherbs.com.au?bg_ref=M6BZCxElUJ

ps. We don't get anything from the sale of her products, just wanted to bring our listeners a sneaky discount!  

Learn more about AMH here:

https://australianmedicinalherbs.com.au?bg_ref=M6BZCxElUJ

https://www.instagram.com/australian_medicinal_herbs

E-book:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61556649236ee350ffbcff0a/t/6663ff9dd64c1d5988847886/1717829749266/ebook+herbs.pdf

Weedy X AMH video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3U1tr-h3Z8

This season we are taking the time to unpack each Permaculture Principles in our mini Episodes. We explore what we have learnt, what our current understanding is, musings and considerations in relation to each principle. This week Alysse explores Principle 1 - Observe and Interact.

We are back after our two week break and launching into season 3! We have some super interesting guests this season. Looking forward to sharing all their stories with you all.

We start off the season in this episode chatting about "Winter". What does winter look like where we live, what our winter plans are, winter projects at our places and what you can think about during this season of the year.

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While we are on our two week break we thought we would share a BONUS Ep from fellow podcasters 'How I Grow' is produced by The Seed Collection Pty Ltd. They chat to Alysse about her new farm set up and her journey to finding a plot of land.

Have you ever dreamed of transforming a simple plot of land into a thriving, self-sufficient homestead? Our latest conversation with Alysse from One Fine Farm is an intimate look into the realities of permaculture living, where she shares her family's journey in northern New South Wales. From the careful observation of rain patterns to the ambitious plans for crop cultivation, Alysse's story is a compelling tapestry of hard-won wisdom, community spirit, and a profound connection to nature.

'How I Grow' is produced by The Seed Collection Pty Ltd.

Find out more about us here: www.theseedcollection.com.au