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Thank you for visiting our farm store. Our products are seasonally generated at our Drylands Permaculture demonstration farm here in Geraldton, Western Australia.

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Alpinia nutans
Cardamon Leaf Ginger
Great as a tropical looking screen. Grown for its foliage, which is…
Great as a tropical looking screen. Grown for its foliage, which is edible and has the fragrance of Cardamon when crushed, and suitability for shaded areas of your garden. The root is not usually used and plant doesn’t produce cardamom seed pods. The leaves can be used in cooking e.g. to wrap food & flavour it and add to sweet rice dessert.
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Great as a tropical looking screen. Grown for its foliage, which is edible and has the fragrance of Cardamon when crushed, and suitability for shaded areas of your garden. The root is not usually used and plant doesn’t produce cardamom seed pods. The leaves can be used in cooking e.g. to wrap food & flavour it and add to sweet rice dessert.
Ananas comosus
Pineapple
In Geraldton, growing pineapples is fun and easy under shade. These plants will…
In Geraldton, growing pineapples is fun and easy under shade. These plants will fruit this year and annually there after. Three tricks to good growth: 1. Water from the top, 2. Keep them moist and well fed; and 3. Grow them in acidic soil
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In Geraldton, growing pineapples is fun and easy under shade. These plants will fruit this year and annually there after. Three tricks to good growth: 1. Water from the top, 2. Keep them moist and well fed; and 3. Grow them in acidic soil
Annona x atemoya
Custard Apple
Subtropical fruit tree which produces green bumpy fruit. The fruit size is…
Subtropical fruit tree which produces green bumpy fruit. The fruit size is approximately 150mm across. Fruit is eaten green once it reaches full size and begins to soften. The fruit have a flesh looking like crayfish flesh with a flavour of stewed apples and custard. Do not eat the seeds. A hybrid of the sugar apple and cherimoya, Custard Apples are partially deciduous in our climate. Increasing humidity by planting in a protected microclimate from winds, with good soil moisture and using hand pollination will dramatically increase fruit set and success in Geraldton.
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Subtropical fruit tree which produces green bumpy fruit. The fruit size is approximately 150mm across. Fruit is eaten green once it reaches full size and begins to soften. The fruit have a flesh looking like crayfish flesh with a flavour of stewed apples and custard. Do not eat the seeds. A hybrid of the sugar apple and cherimoya, Custard Apples are partially deciduous in our climate. Increasing humidity by planting in a protected microclimate from winds, with good soil moisture and using hand pollination will dramatically increase fruit set and success in Geraldton.
Bacopa Monnieri
Brahmi
Low growing sprawling herb, also known as Water Hyssop. Suited to a…
Low growing sprawling herb, also known as Water Hyssop. Suited to a moist, fertile soils protected from frosts and bright, drying sunlight inclduing as a potted indoor plant. Highly valued in traditional  Indian medicine for treatment for a wide range of conditions including stress, cognitive decline and mental fatigue.
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Low growing sprawling herb, also known as Water Hyssop. Suited to a moist, fertile soils protected from frosts and bright, drying sunlight inclduing as a potted indoor plant. Highly valued in traditional  Indian medicine for treatment for a wide range of conditions including stress, cognitive decline and mental fatigue.
Centella asiatica
Gota Kola
A small , compact herbaceous plant that provides a lush and…
A small , compact herbaceous plant that provides a lush and edible ground cover. The plant has small round green leaves which can be eaten raw, in curries or in drinks. It is a medicinal herb for arthritis. The herb produces pink to reddish flowers and is best planted under larger shrubs or around ponds with moist micro-climates.
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A small , compact herbaceous plant that provides a lush and edible ground cover. The plant has small round green leaves which can be eaten raw, in curries or in drinks. It is a medicinal herb for arthritis. The herb produces pink to reddish flowers and is best planted under larger shrubs or around ponds with moist micro-climates.
Coleus amboinicus
Mother of Herbs
Subtropical Asian herb, prostrate and sprawling in form with fleshy hairy leaves…
Subtropical Asian herb, prostrate and sprawling in form with fleshy hairy leaves and stems. Prefers a warm, and moist position in your garden or in a pot in a protected area away from strong sunlight and cold weather. Suitable as an indoor plant. Used medicinally as a herb for treatment of sore throats, headaches and a calming tea for treatment of indigestion and sleeplessness. The leaves can also be finely chopped as a flavoring herb in dishes including casseroles, soups, stir fries and dips.
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Subtropical Asian herb, prostrate and sprawling in form with fleshy hairy leaves and stems. Prefers a warm, and moist position in your garden or in a pot in a protected area away from strong sunlight and cold weather. Suitable as an indoor plant. Used medicinally as a herb for treatment of sore throats, headaches and a calming tea for treatment of indigestion and sleeplessness. The leaves can also be finely chopped as a flavoring herb in dishes including casseroles, soups, stir fries and dips.
Cymbopogin citratus
Lemon Grass
Fantastic culinary addition to any garden. This tall leafy perennial grass is…
Fantastic culinary addition to any garden. This tall leafy perennial grass is a must for lovers of Thai food and herbal teas where the leaves and stalks are used. Fast growing tussocks suitable for coastal and limestone soils. Responds well to regular watering and harvesting.
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Fantastic culinary addition to any garden. This tall leafy perennial grass is a must for lovers of Thai food and herbal teas where the leaves and stalks are used. Fast growing tussocks suitable for coastal and limestone soils. Responds well to regular watering and harvesting.
Eremophila glabra
Dowerin Green
Low growing ground cover which retains its lawn-like green leaves throughout summer…
Low growing ground cover which retains its lawn-like green leaves throughout summer. Green flowers attract lots of nectar feeding birds. Drought, sun and wind hardy plant which can grow in the open or as an understorey. Grows well around the coastal and sandy soils of Geraldton and our midwest region.
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Low growing ground cover which retains its lawn-like green leaves throughout summer. Green flowers attract lots of nectar feeding birds. Drought, sun and wind hardy plant which can grow in the open or as an understorey. Grows well around the coastal and sandy soils of Geraldton and our midwest region.
Eremophila glabra
Kalbarri Carpet
A low water use, sun and wind hardy groundcover which can grow…
A low water use, sun and wind hardy groundcover which can grow in the open or as an understorey. Retains its grey felty leaves throughout summer. Produces masses of tubular yellow flowers in spring and summer which attract lots of nectar feeding birds. Grows well around the beach suburbs of Geraldton.
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Sandy Soils
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A low water use, sun and wind hardy groundcover which can grow in the open or as an understorey. Retains its grey felty leaves throughout summer. Produces masses of tubular yellow flowers in spring and summer which attract lots of nectar feeding birds. Grows well around the beach suburbs of Geraldton.
Hylocereus oncampensis
Flamefruit Cactus
Highly productive, climbing cacti producing red coloured dragonfruit. Needs a substantial structure to…
Highly productive, climbing cacti producing red coloured dragonfruit. Needs a substantial structure to climb up. Needs cutting back to keep manageable and adequate fertility to give most yields. Self pollinating. Amazing night blooming flowers that decline over a short period.
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Highly productive, climbing cacti producing red coloured dragonfruit. 

Needs a substantial structure to climb up. Needs cutting back to keep manageable and adequate fertility to give most yields. 

Self pollinating. Amazing night blooming flowers that decline over a short period.

Ipomoea batatus
Sweet Potato 'Kumara'
The real deal, the real māori kūmara. An heirloom variety with purple-pink…
The real deal, the real māori kūmara. An heirloom variety with purple-pink skin, creamy yellow flesh that when baked or roasted will caramelize the flesh for added sweetness. Traditionally cooked in māori hāngi’s. High in beta-carotene and nutrients. The young leaves, shoots can also been eaten when young. Can be grown in containers and along trellis.
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The real deal, the real māori kūmara. An heirloom variety with purple-pink skin, creamy yellow flesh that when baked or roasted will caramelize the flesh for added sweetness. Traditionally cooked in māori hāngi’s. High in beta-carotene and nutrients. The young leaves, shoots can also been eaten when young. Can be grown in containers and along trellis.
Ipomoea batatus
Sweet Potato 'Purple Skin'
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Melaleuca lanceolata
Rottnest Isle Teatree
Excellent thick hedge plant that grows particularly well on our coast. Our…
Excellent thick hedge plant that grows particularly well on our coast. Our range is selected from local specimens native to Drummonds Cove, north of Geraldton. Tolerates sea spray, wet and dry locations. White bottlebrush flowers, through summer and autumn. Responds well to pruning and shaping.
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Excellent thick hedge plant that grows particularly well on our coast. Our range is selected from local specimens native to Drummonds Cove, north of Geraldton. Tolerates sea spray, wet and dry locations. White bottlebrush flowers, through summer and autumn. Responds well to pruning and shaping.
Mentha x piperita
Peppermint
A small herbaceous perennial herb that is a cross between watermint and…
A small herbaceous perennial herb that is a cross between watermint and spearmint. Both the dark green leaves and mauve flowers have a characteristic aroma. Use fresh or dried in teas & sweet dishes. It is known to aid digestion. Can be grown in pots to restrict spreading or in the garden in part shade.
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A small herbaceous perennial herb that is a cross between watermint and spearmint. Both the dark green leaves and mauve flowers have a characteristic aroma. Use fresh or dried in teas & sweet dishes. It is known to aid digestion. Can be grown in pots to restrict spreading or in the garden in part shade.
Moringa oleifera
Drumstick Tree
This deciduous ‘Horseradish Tree’ is highly regarded in Asia, Africa and India…
This deciduous ‘Horseradish Tree’ is highly regarded in Asia, Africa and India as a food tree. The young leaves are eaten as nutritious greens and young pods as vegetables. The flowers are also edible and highly attractive to nectar feeding birds. While drought tolerant it needs irrigation to grow well in summer dry areas like Geraldton. Avoid overwatering when deciduous in colder months.
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This deciduous ‘Horseradish Tree’ is highly regarded in Asia, Africa and India as a food tree. The young leaves are eaten as nutritious greens and young pods as vegetables. The flowers are also edible and highly attractive to nectar feeding birds. While drought tolerant it needs irrigation to grow well in summer dry areas like Geraldton. Avoid overwatering when deciduous in colder months.
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Our winters are typically mild with most of our rainfall and no frosts. Our Spring season is warm and drier. Summers are typically hot & dry with temperatures over 40 degrees C with blustery strong hot easterlies, and strong cooling sea breezes.
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ASIAN GREENS – Bok Choi
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
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Sow Spring to Autumn. Grown for the broad white leafstalks which are widely used in Chinese stir-fries. Leafstalks should be picked often, like silverbeet. Small compact plant, very easy and quick to grow. Matures after 60 days and has excellent resistance to bolting.
ASIAN GREENS – Pak Choi ‘Kwang Moon’
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
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Sow Spring to Autumn. A crispy, white stemmed variety of Pak Choi. Harvest leaves as required and eat raw or lightly stir fry. Matures after 45 days.
ASIAN GREENS – Pechay
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
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Sow Spring to Autumn.

A Filipino variety of Bok Choi, that is quick and easy to grow. Grown for the broad white leafstalks and loose leaves, and used in stir fries.

Matures after 60 days and has excellent resistance to bolting.

ASPARAGUS – Brocks
Asparagus officinalis
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Sow Winter-Spring (In Geraldton and other warm climates sow Autumn-Spring). High yielding asparagus, originally sourced from an heirloom seed saver in Alice Springs. Suited to drier semi-arid climates, it produces large green spears and demonstrating strong, reliable seed germination. Leave to grow for two to three years before harvesting shoots when they are 15cm to 20cm long. Once harvesting cut shoots back to ground level. Check everyday during spring-summer harvest time as they can grow quickly. Left unharvested the spears will form fern-like foliage. Cut ferns backs unless you wish to collect your own seed from the mature red seeds.
ASPARAGUS PEA – Palestinian
Tetragonolobus palestinensis
WA
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Sow Autumn.

Ground covering annual with delightful red flowers. Pods to 50mm wide are eaten fresh with a taste like asparagus and peas. Native to the mountains of Palestine where children take pride in finding large patches. Drop seeds into boiling water and soak for 24 hours before planting. Plant swollen seeds. Repeat for non swollen seeds.

BARLEY – Popping
Hordeum vulgare
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Sow Autumn.

A two-row type barley often used as 'mash' for home brew beer.

It can also be popped like popcorn and eaten. Grows up to 1m tall producing disease resistant 100mm heads.

BASIL – Colin & Ursula’s
Ocimum basilicum
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Sow Spring. A sweet green leaved bush basil that grows all year round in Geraldton. Colin and Ursula donated this variety to our Drylands Seed Savers Group five years ago and it has been our most reliable winter variety of basil since. Grows to half a metre tall, simply pick leaves for your favourite basil recipes.  
BASIL – East Indian Clove
Ocimum gratissimum
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Sow Spring (In Geraldton, Autumn to Spring).

Drought and wind tolerant, this 1.5m tall perennial plant's leaves are used as a clove substitute. It is particularly good in Indian curries.

Extremely useful in gardens, its strong aroma confuses insects and they have trouble finding plants to eat.

BASIL – Sweet Giant Leaf
Ocimum basilicum
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Sow Spring.

Always sow after the shortest day to prolong flowering and encourage leafy growth. Never has picking basil leaves to make pesto been quicker.

This hardy variety has slightly wavy green leaves several times larger than common sweet basil. Constant tipping of flowers from plants will promote more leaves. This annual is well-suited for growing in balcony pots.

BEAN – Franco’s Green
Phaseolus vulgaris
WA
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Sow Spring (In Geraldton, sow Autumn).

A white seeded variety of green bean whose pods are best eaten when young.

A vigorous climber with yellow flowers and a good seed set. Pods to 200mm long.

BEAN – Staley’s Surprise
Phaseolus vulgaris
WA
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Sow early Autumn or early Spring.

Sprawling dwarf variety capable of producing a second flush after picking 18cm long pods holding large narrow variegated purple-ivory coloured seeds. Eaten as a green bean. Suitable for growing in pots. Bred in 1880s East Gippsland, Victoria by Arthur Staley exhibits good tolerance of cooler temperatures.

BEAN – Tropical Lima
Phaseolus lunatus
WA
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Sow Spring (In Geraldton, Autumn to Spring).

This perennial bean vine lasts approx. 4 years. It is a strong climber & needs a strong large trellis. A prolific producer, it has burgundy & white mottled beans which can be used dried or sprouted (in stir-fries).

Once established it is quite tolerant to heavy wind and heat under 42ºC.

BEETROOT – Hebrew Flat Red
Beta vulgaris
WA
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Sow Spring (In Geraldton, sow Autumn). A large deep red/purple 150mm round flat beetroot. It grows above the ground, hence a desirable variety for market gardens. Excellent flavour with a smooth skin.

BROAD BEAN – Lens’ Longpod
Vicia faba
WA
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Sow mid Winter to Spring.

Large 220mm long, green longpod variety saved since 1993 by Len from Jurien Bay, Western Australia.

Up to seven 30mm flat seeds per pod. Young beans can be steamed and eaten whole.

Pruning plants before they flower promotes a bushy habit reducing their overall height and the need for staking.

BROCCOLI – Italian
Brassica oleracea
WA
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Sow early Autumn. The flowering buds and stems of this plant are harvested and eaten fresh or stemmed. In warmer climates this plant lasts for several years. This variety produces one large head then on-goingly produces multiple small flowering heads. Sowing early autumn in the midwest will allow the large heads to mature before the winter cycle of aphids.
BROCCOLI – Verdante
Brassica oleracea
WA
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Sow early Autumn.

The flowering buds and stems of this plant are harvested and eaten fresh or stemmed. In warmer climates this plant lasts for several years. This variety produces one large head then on-goingly produces multiple small flowering heads. Sowing early autumn in the midwest will allow the large heads to mature before the winter cycle of aphids.

CALENDULA – Orange flowered
Calendula officinalis
WA
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Sow Autumn - end of Winter.

Brilliant orange flowered medicinal plant. Petals harvested, dried can be made into an antiseptic salve.

Petals can be eaten and look stunning when drizzled with olive oil in a salad.

CAPE GOOSEBERRY – Peruvian Ground Cherry
Physalis peruviana
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Sow Spring (In Geraldton, sow anytime). Hardy sprawling bush 1.5m wide & 1m tall. Sweet yellow berry fruit can be harvested when jacket wrapping is papery dry. Fruit can be eaten fresh or made into jam. If left to dry on the plant, fruit make delicious sultanas. Living for 3 years, plant can be trained as a vine and responds well to pruning.

CAPSICUM – Centinel
Capsicum annuum
WA
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Sow Spring. (In Geraldton, Autumn-Spring).

An excellent flavoured sweet capsicum with long tapered chilli shape fruit to 130mm, turning red when ripe. Prolific variety with records of up to 700 fruit per plant.

CARROT – All Seasons
Daucas carota
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Sow Autumn-Spring  warm climates. All year cool climates. Summer in cold climates.

Suitable for wide range of climates with long 20cm orange coloured root and good flavour.  Sow directly in long furrows to 5mm in friable soil. Cover and press down soil. Stagger sowing fortnightly for continual harvest.  Keep weed free and soil moist. Matures in 65 to 80 days. Thinned carrots can be eaten as 'baby' carrots.

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18 Hours of Bill Mollison in 1983 and 1985 on integrated aquaculture systems. Recorded and edited by Jeff Nugent. MP3 format on CD.
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Bill Mollison the founder of Permaculture talks about integrated aquaculture systems on this 12 audio recording in MP3 format on CD. Includes PDF files of course notes and plant species list. Recorded and edited by Jeff Nugent in September 1983 and December 1985.
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Seasonally grown red-fleshed dragon fruit. Nutritious.  
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Hand harvested liquid honey from our own on farm hives. Our bees forage from our Permaculture Gardens and Native re-vegetated bushland. 100% Pure Honey. Minimal filtration and undiluted. Packaged in Glass Jars or Food Grade Plastic Jars. Local pick up Only.
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Permaculture Design Course audio in MP3 form delivered by Bill Mollison and accompanying PDF course notes on DVD,  Recorded in 1983 by Jeff Nugent at Stanley, Tasmania.
'I have owned a set of these recordings for many years. It is a recording of the design course which I actually attended in 1983. They capture Bill in classic form full of energy, enthusiasm and passion. As a Permaculture teacher, designer and consultant, working on numerous projects around the world, I have found them to be an invaluable and endless source of reference information and inspiration' - Geoff Lawton, managing director of The Permaculture Research Institute.
Easy to use, and indispensable reference book to hundreds of perennial species. Jeff Nugent & Julia Boniface, Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute. First edition. 1996.
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Permaculture Plants: A Selection, First Edition 1996. Written by Permaculture pioneers Jeff Nugent and Julia Boniface, of the Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute in Nannup, Western Australia. Signed copy by Jeff. An easy to use guide to selecting hundreds of perennial species. An indispensible reference for Permaculture designers. Plants to suit most environments. Productive plants for land rehabilitation. Nutritional & medicinal information. Exhaustively indexed.
Extensively indexed, comprehensive guide to over 400 species of Agaves and Cacti, written by Permaculture pioneer Jeff Nugent.
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Written and signed by pioneering Western Australian Permaculture practitioner, peer and author Jeff Nugent, this another valuable resource book to add to your collection. Paperback 106 pages. Second Edition. It is described as 'The comprehensive guide to edible and useful Agaves and Cacti, that is extensively Indexed with over 400 useful species', and covers 'Productive plants for land rehabilitation. Plants which survive uncertain rainfall. Drought and snow resistant plants. Staples of ancient cultures. Low effort emergency food'.
Comprehensive Guide to Edible and Useful Palms and Ferns. Written by Jeff Nugent. Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute.
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The comprehensive guide to edible and useful palms and ferns, written by Jeff Nugent of the Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute in Nannup, Western Australia in 2016. Productive plants for land rehabilitation, staple foods, emergency foods and difficult sites. More than 950 species listed.
Valuable handbook for seed saving and use of vegetable, culinary herbs and edible flowers in Australia and New Zealand. Michel & Jude Fanton. Seed Savers Network.1993.
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One of favorite resource books on heirloom seeds and seed saving. Written by Michel & Jude Fanton, founders of Australia's Seed Savers' Network.  Wonderfully Illustrated by Alfredo Bonanno. This highly valuable soft cover book, shows how gardeners can protect our global food heritage - and east it too. Details the seed collecting, propagation and growth cycles of 117 vegetables, culinary herbs and edible flowers. 1993. 2008 reprint.  176 pages

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Alpinia nutans
Cardamon Leaf Ginger
Great as a tropical looking screen. Grown for its foliage, which is…
Great as a tropical looking screen. Grown for its foliage, which is edible and has the fragrance of Cardamon when crushed, and suitability for shaded areas of your garden. The root is not usually used and plant doesn’t produce cardamom seed pods. The leaves can be used in cooking e.g. to wrap food & flavour it and add to sweet rice dessert.
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Great as a tropical looking screen. Grown for its foliage, which is edible and has the fragrance of Cardamon when crushed, and suitability for shaded areas of your garden. The root is not usually used and plant doesn’t produce cardamom seed pods. The leaves can be used in cooking e.g. to wrap food & flavour it and add to sweet rice dessert.
Ananas comosus
Pineapple
In Geraldton, growing pineapples is fun and easy under shade. These plants will…
In Geraldton, growing pineapples is fun and easy under shade. These plants will fruit this year and annually there after. Three tricks to good growth: 1. Water from the top, 2. Keep them moist and well fed; and 3. Grow them in acidic soil
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In Geraldton, growing pineapples is fun and easy under shade. These plants will fruit this year and annually there after. Three tricks to good growth: 1. Water from the top, 2. Keep them moist and well fed; and 3. Grow them in acidic soil
Annona x atemoya
Custard Apple
Subtropical fruit tree which produces green bumpy fruit. The fruit size is…
Subtropical fruit tree which produces green bumpy fruit. The fruit size is approximately 150mm across. Fruit is eaten green once it reaches full size and begins to soften. The fruit have a flesh looking like crayfish flesh with a flavour of stewed apples and custard. Do not eat the seeds. A hybrid of the sugar apple and cherimoya, Custard Apples are partially deciduous in our climate. Increasing humidity by planting in a protected microclimate from winds, with good soil moisture and using hand pollination will dramatically increase fruit set and success in Geraldton.
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Subtropical fruit tree which produces green bumpy fruit. The fruit size is approximately 150mm across. Fruit is eaten green once it reaches full size and begins to soften. The fruit have a flesh looking like crayfish flesh with a flavour of stewed apples and custard. Do not eat the seeds. A hybrid of the sugar apple and cherimoya, Custard Apples are partially deciduous in our climate. Increasing humidity by planting in a protected microclimate from winds, with good soil moisture and using hand pollination will dramatically increase fruit set and success in Geraldton.
Bacopa Monnieri
Brahmi
Low growing sprawling herb, also known as Water Hyssop. Suited to a…
Low growing sprawling herb, also known as Water Hyssop. Suited to a moist, fertile soils protected from frosts and bright, drying sunlight inclduing as a potted indoor plant. Highly valued in traditional  Indian medicine for treatment for a wide range of conditions including stress, cognitive decline and mental fatigue.
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Low growing sprawling herb, also known as Water Hyssop. Suited to a moist, fertile soils protected from frosts and bright, drying sunlight inclduing as a potted indoor plant. Highly valued in traditional  Indian medicine for treatment for a wide range of conditions including stress, cognitive decline and mental fatigue.
Centella asiatica
Gota Kola
A small , compact herbaceous plant that provides a lush and…
A small , compact herbaceous plant that provides a lush and edible ground cover. The plant has small round green leaves which can be eaten raw, in curries or in drinks. It is a medicinal herb for arthritis. The herb produces pink to reddish flowers and is best planted under larger shrubs or around ponds with moist micro-climates.
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A small , compact herbaceous plant that provides a lush and edible ground cover. The plant has small round green leaves which can be eaten raw, in curries or in drinks. It is a medicinal herb for arthritis. The herb produces pink to reddish flowers and is best planted under larger shrubs or around ponds with moist micro-climates.
Coleus amboinicus
Mother of Herbs
Subtropical Asian herb, prostrate and sprawling in form with fleshy hairy leaves…
Subtropical Asian herb, prostrate and sprawling in form with fleshy hairy leaves and stems. Prefers a warm, and moist position in your garden or in a pot in a protected area away from strong sunlight and cold weather. Suitable as an indoor plant. Used medicinally as a herb for treatment of sore throats, headaches and a calming tea for treatment of indigestion and sleeplessness. The leaves can also be finely chopped as a flavoring herb in dishes including casseroles, soups, stir fries and dips.
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Subtropical Asian herb, prostrate and sprawling in form with fleshy hairy leaves and stems. Prefers a warm, and moist position in your garden or in a pot in a protected area away from strong sunlight and cold weather. Suitable as an indoor plant. Used medicinally as a herb for treatment of sore throats, headaches and a calming tea for treatment of indigestion and sleeplessness. The leaves can also be finely chopped as a flavoring herb in dishes including casseroles, soups, stir fries and dips.
Cymbopogin citratus
Lemon Grass
Fantastic culinary addition to any garden. This tall leafy perennial grass is…
Fantastic culinary addition to any garden. This tall leafy perennial grass is a must for lovers of Thai food and herbal teas where the leaves and stalks are used. Fast growing tussocks suitable for coastal and limestone soils. Responds well to regular watering and harvesting.
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Fantastic culinary addition to any garden. This tall leafy perennial grass is a must for lovers of Thai food and herbal teas where the leaves and stalks are used. Fast growing tussocks suitable for coastal and limestone soils. Responds well to regular watering and harvesting.
Eremophila glabra
Dowerin Green
Low growing ground cover which retains its lawn-like green leaves throughout summer…
Low growing ground cover which retains its lawn-like green leaves throughout summer. Green flowers attract lots of nectar feeding birds. Drought, sun and wind hardy plant which can grow in the open or as an understorey. Grows well around the coastal and sandy soils of Geraldton and our midwest region.
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Low growing ground cover which retains its lawn-like green leaves throughout summer. Green flowers attract lots of nectar feeding birds. Drought, sun and wind hardy plant which can grow in the open or as an understorey. Grows well around the coastal and sandy soils of Geraldton and our midwest region.
Eremophila glabra
Kalbarri Carpet
A low water use, sun and wind hardy groundcover which can grow…
A low water use, sun and wind hardy groundcover which can grow in the open or as an understorey. Retains its grey felty leaves throughout summer. Produces masses of tubular yellow flowers in spring and summer which attract lots of nectar feeding birds. Grows well around the beach suburbs of Geraldton.
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A low water use, sun and wind hardy groundcover which can grow in the open or as an understorey. Retains its grey felty leaves throughout summer. Produces masses of tubular yellow flowers in spring and summer which attract lots of nectar feeding birds. Grows well around the beach suburbs of Geraldton.
Hylocereus oncampensis
Flamefruit Cactus
Highly productive, climbing cacti producing red coloured dragonfruit. Needs a substantial structure to…
Highly productive, climbing cacti producing red coloured dragonfruit. Needs a substantial structure to climb up. Needs cutting back to keep manageable and adequate fertility to give most yields. Self pollinating. Amazing night blooming flowers that decline over a short period.
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Highly productive, climbing cacti producing red coloured dragonfruit. 

Needs a substantial structure to climb up. Needs cutting back to keep manageable and adequate fertility to give most yields. 

Self pollinating. Amazing night blooming flowers that decline over a short period.

Ipomoea batatus
Sweet Potato 'Kumara'
The real deal, the real māori kūmara. An heirloom variety with purple-pink…
The real deal, the real māori kūmara. An heirloom variety with purple-pink skin, creamy yellow flesh that when baked or roasted will caramelize the flesh for added sweetness. Traditionally cooked in māori hāngi’s. High in beta-carotene and nutrients. The young leaves, shoots can also been eaten when young. Can be grown in containers and along trellis.
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The real deal, the real māori kūmara. An heirloom variety with purple-pink skin, creamy yellow flesh that when baked or roasted will caramelize the flesh for added sweetness. Traditionally cooked in māori hāngi’s. High in beta-carotene and nutrients. The young leaves, shoots can also been eaten when young. Can be grown in containers and along trellis.
Ipomoea batatus
Sweet Potato 'Purple Skin'
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Melaleuca lanceolata
Rottnest Isle Teatree
Excellent thick hedge plant that grows particularly well on our coast. Our…
Excellent thick hedge plant that grows particularly well on our coast. Our range is selected from local specimens native to Drummonds Cove, north of Geraldton. Tolerates sea spray, wet and dry locations. White bottlebrush flowers, through summer and autumn. Responds well to pruning and shaping.
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Excellent thick hedge plant that grows particularly well on our coast. Our range is selected from local specimens native to Drummonds Cove, north of Geraldton. Tolerates sea spray, wet and dry locations. White bottlebrush flowers, through summer and autumn. Responds well to pruning and shaping.
Mentha x piperita
Peppermint
A small herbaceous perennial herb that is a cross between watermint and…
A small herbaceous perennial herb that is a cross between watermint and spearmint. Both the dark green leaves and mauve flowers have a characteristic aroma. Use fresh or dried in teas & sweet dishes. It is known to aid digestion. Can be grown in pots to restrict spreading or in the garden in part shade.
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A small herbaceous perennial herb that is a cross between watermint and spearmint. Both the dark green leaves and mauve flowers have a characteristic aroma. Use fresh or dried in teas & sweet dishes. It is known to aid digestion. Can be grown in pots to restrict spreading or in the garden in part shade.
Moringa oleifera
Drumstick Tree
This deciduous ‘Horseradish Tree’ is highly regarded in Asia, Africa and India…
This deciduous ‘Horseradish Tree’ is highly regarded in Asia, Africa and India as a food tree. The young leaves are eaten as nutritious greens and young pods as vegetables. The flowers are also edible and highly attractive to nectar feeding birds. While drought tolerant it needs irrigation to grow well in summer dry areas like Geraldton. Avoid overwatering when deciduous in colder months.
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This deciduous ‘Horseradish Tree’ is highly regarded in Asia, Africa and India as a food tree. The young leaves are eaten as nutritious greens and young pods as vegetables. The flowers are also edible and highly attractive to nectar feeding birds. While drought tolerant it needs irrigation to grow well in summer dry areas like Geraldton. Avoid overwatering when deciduous in colder months.
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ASIAN GREENS – Bok Choi
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
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Sow Spring to Autumn. Grown for the broad white leafstalks which are widely used in Chinese stir-fries. Leafstalks should be picked often, like silverbeet. Small compact plant, very easy and quick to grow. Matures after 60 days and has excellent resistance to bolting.
ASIAN GREENS – Pak Choi ‘Kwang Moon’
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
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Sow Spring to Autumn. A crispy, white stemmed variety of Pak Choi. Harvest leaves as required and eat raw or lightly stir fry. Matures after 45 days.
ASIAN GREENS – Pechay
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
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Sow Spring to Autumn.

A Filipino variety of Bok Choi, that is quick and easy to grow. Grown for the broad white leafstalks and loose leaves, and used in stir fries.

Matures after 60 days and has excellent resistance to bolting.

ASPARAGUS – Brocks
Asparagus officinalis
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Sow Winter-Spring (In Geraldton and other warm climates sow Autumn-Spring). High yielding asparagus, originally sourced from an heirloom seed saver in Alice Springs. Suited to drier semi-arid climates, it produces large green spears and demonstrating strong, reliable seed germination. Leave to grow for two to three years before harvesting shoots when they are 15cm to 20cm long. Once harvesting cut shoots back to ground level. Check everyday during spring-summer harvest time as they can grow quickly. Left unharvested the spears will form fern-like foliage. Cut ferns backs unless you wish to collect your own seed from the mature red seeds.
ASPARAGUS PEA – Palestinian
Tetragonolobus palestinensis
WA
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Sow Autumn.

Ground covering annual with delightful red flowers. Pods to 50mm wide are eaten fresh with a taste like asparagus and peas. Native to the mountains of Palestine where children take pride in finding large patches. Drop seeds into boiling water and soak for 24 hours before planting. Plant swollen seeds. Repeat for non swollen seeds.

BARLEY – Popping
Hordeum vulgare
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Sow Autumn.

A two-row type barley often used as 'mash' for home brew beer.

It can also be popped like popcorn and eaten. Grows up to 1m tall producing disease resistant 100mm heads.

BASIL – Colin & Ursula’s
Ocimum basilicum
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Sow Spring. A sweet green leaved bush basil that grows all year round in Geraldton. Colin and Ursula donated this variety to our Drylands Seed Savers Group five years ago and it has been our most reliable winter variety of basil since. Grows to half a metre tall, simply pick leaves for your favourite basil recipes.  
BASIL – East Indian Clove
Ocimum gratissimum
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Sow Spring (In Geraldton, Autumn to Spring).

Drought and wind tolerant, this 1.5m tall perennial plant's leaves are used as a clove substitute. It is particularly good in Indian curries.

Extremely useful in gardens, its strong aroma confuses insects and they have trouble finding plants to eat.

BASIL – Sweet Giant Leaf
Ocimum basilicum
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Sow Spring.

Always sow after the shortest day to prolong flowering and encourage leafy growth. Never has picking basil leaves to make pesto been quicker.

This hardy variety has slightly wavy green leaves several times larger than common sweet basil. Constant tipping of flowers from plants will promote more leaves. This annual is well-suited for growing in balcony pots.

BEAN – Franco’s Green
Phaseolus vulgaris
WA
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Sow Spring (In Geraldton, sow Autumn).

A white seeded variety of green bean whose pods are best eaten when young.

A vigorous climber with yellow flowers and a good seed set. Pods to 200mm long.

BEAN – Staley’s Surprise
Phaseolus vulgaris
WA
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Sow early Autumn or early Spring.

Sprawling dwarf variety capable of producing a second flush after picking 18cm long pods holding large narrow variegated purple-ivory coloured seeds. Eaten as a green bean. Suitable for growing in pots. Bred in 1880s East Gippsland, Victoria by Arthur Staley exhibits good tolerance of cooler temperatures.

BEAN – Tropical Lima
Phaseolus lunatus
WA
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Sow Spring (In Geraldton, Autumn to Spring).

This perennial bean vine lasts approx. 4 years. It is a strong climber & needs a strong large trellis. A prolific producer, it has burgundy & white mottled beans which can be used dried or sprouted (in stir-fries).

Once established it is quite tolerant to heavy wind and heat under 42ºC.

BEETROOT – Hebrew Flat Red
Beta vulgaris
WA
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Sow Spring (In Geraldton, sow Autumn). A large deep red/purple 150mm round flat beetroot. It grows above the ground, hence a desirable variety for market gardens. Excellent flavour with a smooth skin.

BROAD BEAN – Lens’ Longpod
Vicia faba
WA
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Large 220mm long, green longpod variety saved since 1993 by Len from Jurien Bay, Western Australia.

Up to seven 30mm flat seeds per pod. Young beans can be steamed and eaten whole.

Pruning plants before they flower promotes a bushy habit reducing their overall height and the need for staking.

BROCCOLI – Italian
Brassica oleracea
WA
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Sow early Autumn. The flowering buds and stems of this plant are harvested and eaten fresh or stemmed. In warmer climates this plant lasts for several years. This variety produces one large head then on-goingly produces multiple small flowering heads. Sowing early autumn in the midwest will allow the large heads to mature before the winter cycle of aphids.
BROCCOLI – Verdante
Brassica oleracea
WA
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Sow early Autumn.

The flowering buds and stems of this plant are harvested and eaten fresh or stemmed. In warmer climates this plant lasts for several years. This variety produces one large head then on-goingly produces multiple small flowering heads. Sowing early autumn in the midwest will allow the large heads to mature before the winter cycle of aphids.

CALENDULA – Orange flowered
Calendula officinalis
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Sow Autumn - end of Winter.

Brilliant orange flowered medicinal plant. Petals harvested, dried can be made into an antiseptic salve.

Petals can be eaten and look stunning when drizzled with olive oil in a salad.

CAPE GOOSEBERRY – Peruvian Ground Cherry
Physalis peruviana
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Sow Spring (In Geraldton, sow anytime). Hardy sprawling bush 1.5m wide & 1m tall. Sweet yellow berry fruit can be harvested when jacket wrapping is papery dry. Fruit can be eaten fresh or made into jam. If left to dry on the plant, fruit make delicious sultanas. Living for 3 years, plant can be trained as a vine and responds well to pruning.

CAPSICUM – Centinel
Capsicum annuum
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Sow Spring. (In Geraldton, Autumn-Spring).

An excellent flavoured sweet capsicum with long tapered chilli shape fruit to 130mm, turning red when ripe. Prolific variety with records of up to 700 fruit per plant.

CARROT – All Seasons
Daucas carota
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Sow Autumn-Spring  warm climates. All year cool climates. Summer in cold climates.

Suitable for wide range of climates with long 20cm orange coloured root and good flavour.  Sow directly in long furrows to 5mm in friable soil. Cover and press down soil. Stagger sowing fortnightly for continual harvest.  Keep weed free and soil moist. Matures in 65 to 80 days. Thinned carrots can be eaten as 'baby' carrots.

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18 Hours of Bill Mollison in 1983 and 1985 on integrated aquaculture systems. Recorded and edited by Jeff Nugent. MP3 format on CD.
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Bill Mollison the founder of Permaculture talks about integrated aquaculture systems on this 12 audio recording in MP3 format on CD. Includes PDF files of course notes and plant species list. Recorded and edited by Jeff Nugent in September 1983 and December 1985.
Seasonally grown red fleshed dragon fruit.
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Seasonally grown red-fleshed dragon fruit. Nutritious.  
Hand harvested liquid Garden Honey from our Permaculture Farm. Local Pick Up Only.
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Hand harvested liquid honey from our own on farm hives. Our bees forage from our Permaculture Gardens and Native re-vegetated bushland. 100% Pure Honey. Minimal filtration and undiluted. Packaged in Glass Jars or Food Grade Plastic Jars. Local pick up Only.
Share the Care with Gift Vouchers for our heirloom, open pollinated seeds - Yilgarn Seeds.
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Give the gift of heirloom seeds to that special gardener in your life. Voucher recipients can select form our range of Yilgarn Seeds non-GMO, non-hybrid open pollinated organically grown vegetable and herb seeds. Three years on issue of voucher for purchases. Local pickup of voucher or mailing option available with postage included.
Permaculture Design Course 47 Hours of Bill Mollison. MP3 audio on DVD. Recorded in 1983 by Jeff Nugent.
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Permaculture Design Course audio in MP3 form delivered by Bill Mollison and accompanying PDF course notes on DVD,  Recorded in 1983 by Jeff Nugent at Stanley, Tasmania.
'I have owned a set of these recordings for many years. It is a recording of the design course which I actually attended in 1983. They capture Bill in classic form full of energy, enthusiasm and passion. As a Permaculture teacher, designer and consultant, working on numerous projects around the world, I have found them to be an invaluable and endless source of reference information and inspiration' - Geoff Lawton, managing director of The Permaculture Research Institute.
Easy to use, and indispensable reference book to hundreds of perennial species. Jeff Nugent & Julia Boniface, Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute. First edition. 1996.
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Permaculture Plants: A Selection, First Edition 1996. Written by Permaculture pioneers Jeff Nugent and Julia Boniface, of the Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute in Nannup, Western Australia. Signed copy by Jeff. An easy to use guide to selecting hundreds of perennial species. An indispensible reference for Permaculture designers. Plants to suit most environments. Productive plants for land rehabilitation. Nutritional & medicinal information. Exhaustively indexed.
Extensively indexed, comprehensive guide to over 400 species of Agaves and Cacti, written by Permaculture pioneer Jeff Nugent.
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Written and signed by pioneering Western Australian Permaculture practitioner, peer and author Jeff Nugent, this another valuable resource book to add to your collection. Paperback 106 pages. Second Edition. It is described as 'The comprehensive guide to edible and useful Agaves and Cacti, that is extensively Indexed with over 400 useful species', and covers 'Productive plants for land rehabilitation. Plants which survive uncertain rainfall. Drought and snow resistant plants. Staples of ancient cultures. Low effort emergency food'.
Comprehensive Guide to Edible and Useful Palms and Ferns. Written by Jeff Nugent. Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute.
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The comprehensive guide to edible and useful palms and ferns, written by Jeff Nugent of the Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute in Nannup, Western Australia in 2016. Productive plants for land rehabilitation, staple foods, emergency foods and difficult sites. More than 950 species listed.
Valuable handbook for seed saving and use of vegetable, culinary herbs and edible flowers in Australia and New Zealand. Michel & Jude Fanton. Seed Savers Network.1993.
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One of favorite resource books on heirloom seeds and seed saving. Written by Michel & Jude Fanton, founders of Australia's Seed Savers' Network.  Wonderfully Illustrated by Alfredo Bonanno. This highly valuable soft cover book, shows how gardeners can protect our global food heritage - and east it too. Details the seed collecting, propagation and growth cycles of 117 vegetables, culinary herbs and edible flowers. 1993. 2008 reprint.  176 pages

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The Drylands Permaculture Farm, is managed by the Drylands Foundation, a not-for-profit environmental organisation.

The Foundation utilises the Farm, to promote and demonstrate environmental sustainability and conservation through social enterprise.

Photo: Popping Barley Grain © J. Barber 2010

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