 Gardening is a lifelong journey of knowledge – and thankfully many gardeners who have already trod a fair way along the journey have recorded their successes and failures, meaning we can benefit from their wisdom.
There are many, many excellent books, magazines and websites out there for you to explore – whatever particular green interest you are pursuing!
Here are just some of our favourites! (Know of any others? Why not let us know?)
Aquaponics
Aquaponics is a system of producing fish to eat in your backyard, using vegies and plants to clean the water (feeding them with the fish poo), and can be highly productive and efficient when well designed and maintained. Not for the feint hearted, but if you're keen to give it a go, do a workshop or learn from the experts. Life Aquatic have the knowledge and experience to help.
www.lifeaquatic.com.au
Terra Perma Design
Permaculture design and education group which runs Intro to Permaculture, Permaculture Design Certificates, and other workshops on sustainability, etc.
Also available for private and community based design.
http://terraperma.com.au/about/
Poultry & Permie Ideas
Poultry & Chickens
Keeping your own chooks and / or ducks is a great way to recycle your scraps, provides a wonderful source of manure, and rewards you with your own healthy, fresh eggs. For useful information on all things fowl (and where to find rare breeds), you can't go past Chooknet. It's a great website! www.chooknet.com.au
Sustainable Gardening - Local Groups
Sustainable Gardening Australia's website has a discussion group, loads of fact sheets, a 'GreenUp' buying guide, and you can find a 'POD' or local gardening group - or start one, even! A great website, worth a look. www.sgaonline.org.au
Local Food Produce
Are you a locavore? That's a "yes" if you prefer to support local growers, and are concerned about food miles & the freshness and quality of food you consume. This innovative website helps match producers and consumers - a win:win situation for your health and the environment!
www.locavore365.org
Soils and Conditioners & Compost, Manures and Mulches
The Soil Food Web Institute – an interesting website. Great articles to read. The Group also conduct workshops – however are Eastern States based.
www.soilfoodweb.com.au
Seeds and Seedlings
Locally grown in Perth and Certified by NASAA, The Greenhouse provides us with fresh seedling stock of seasonal vegetables.
www.thegreenhouseorganic.com
Worms and Worm Farms
Need information about worms? Visit The Wormshed (or they can come to your school or club!)
www.wormshed.com.au
Composting Toilets & Greywater Systems
For info on composting toilets, www.ecoflo.net.au
For info on greywater systems, www.greywaterreuse.com.au
(As approved in Western Australia )
Native Fish
A great website on frog friendly gardens is
frogwatch.museum.wa.gov.au
 Permaculture
Permaculture West - A not for profit association. Offers a library, and regular fun and educational meetings. A great network for permie ideas!
www.permaculturewest.org.au
Candlelight Farm
The Permaculture Education business run by Dr. Ross Mars. Ross holds regular Permaculture training courses, and is a Permaculture consultant.
www.cfpermaculture.com
Sustainable Alternatives
Sustainable Alternatives is situated in the Eastern Hills Region of Perth. Run by Bernie Elsner, the business offers Permaculture consultation/design, garden design, workshops and more.
www.sustainablealternatives.com.au
Living Smart
A series of free workshops held around Perth dealing with all the issues of how to ‘green up’ your lifestyle! Great information and challenging.
www.livingsmart.org.au
Organic Growing
The Organic Growers Association of WA
A not for profit association with commercial and home gardener members. Has a member discount scheme. Local groups have regular meetings to share knowledge.
www.ogawa.org.au
NASAA (National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia )
One of Australia ’s main certification bodies.
www. nasaa .com.au
 Great Gardens
Fantastic, free workshops held throughout Perth and WA, with excellent information on sustainability and waterwise gardening. Also workshops on larger property planning.
www.greatgardens.info
Pest and Disease ID
The Department of Agriculture has some great online information on common WA pests & diseases, and fantastic downloadable garden fact sheets. Not an organic approach, but great to help ID pests & diseases.
www.agric.wa.gov.au |
