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The Drylands Permaculture Nursery

Locally Owned, Locally Grown

Welcome to our Nursery

We are a specialist propagation nursery operating from The Drylands Permaculture Farm in Waggrakine, Geraldton, Western Australia.

We propagate and grow to order, local native and multi-use permaculture plants in sizes that range from seedling tubestock to 20 litre bag stock.

Our customers include farmers, gardeners, landscapers, mining companies and community groups who require quality plants and professional advice suited to their climate and soils.

Our plants can be purchased from our nursery during opening hours or ordered & locally collected using our on-line Store page.

Farm and Nursery Open Hours 2024

Farm and Nursery – Opening Hours 2024, Sunday 9am to 3pm, from Sunday April the 28th while stocks last.

Local Native Plants for Revegetation and Landscaping Projects

Seedlings and Plants for Revegetation and landscaping projects in the Midwest.

Windbreaks for Geraldton – Fiery Bottlebrush

Fiery Bottlebrush (Callistemon pheoniceus) – Colourful Red flowering shrub. Great screening and windbreak shrub.

Windbreaks for Geraldton – Dongara Mallee

Drop in to our nursery for tubestock of sun hardened Dongara Mallees. These are great coastal windbreak and screening mallee trees that suit alkaline soil, that also grow well further inland.

Windbreaks for Geraldton – Jam Trees

Acacia acuminata – Commonly known as Raspberry Jam Tree, an excellent small windbreak and privacy screening trees. On our farm, our Jam trees provide shade for our goose and chicken pens, and provide forage for our bees.

Catalogue - Current Stock Plants

Price List - Current Stock Plants

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I buy plants from you?

You can buy direct from our propagation nursery during seasonal walk-in sales open hours, by arranging a time outside of open hours by calling us on 045 38 1628 or by using our on-line Store page.

We sometimes are able to attend and sell our plants at local markets.

Do you sell plants to interstate and overseas customers?
No, sorry we only sell plants for our own Geraldton and Midwest region of Western Australia.

When will you next get.....?
We sell only what we grow ourselves, and do not stock/sell plants from other nurseries.

We grow seasonally and do our best to provide a large range of plants.

Our largest number of plants is generally ready to coincide with the arrival of our winter rains.

Do you sell citrus, avocado and mangoes?
While we grow and sell a good range of fruit trees including Figs, Brazilian Cherries, Pomegranates, Tropical Guavas and Grapes but we do not grow and sell avocados, apples or nut trees like almonds.
Do you sell palms?
Sorry we don’t grow and sell palms (except Jelly Palms)

We can however provide you with other tree and plant options which may suit your property and garden.

Do you sell Fertiliser?
No but we can recommend options for you which we are familiar with, and provide you with some guidance on mulching and composting etc, when you visit us.
Do you sell Vege Seedlings?

Sometimes we have the capacity to offer vegetable and herb seedlings grown from our own heirloom seeds.

Please call on 0458 38 1628 in regards to availability or check out the Seedling Tab on our Store Page.

Reasons to Buy Our Plants

Locally Owned
Since 1989, we have been growing to order and selling plants, in particular local natives and permaculture plants as a locally owned and operated independent propagation nursery.
Grown with Care
We hand sow all our seeds and hand weed all our plants and use integrated pest management within the nursery.

Our seedlings are grown in 50x50x125mm tall ‘forest tubes’ produce air-pruned long linear root systems that lead to high planting success rates.

Our advanced plants are raised in white bags which prevent root spiraling and improve their recovery when planted.

All our plants are sun and wind hardened before sale.

We use rainwater to raise our seedlings but switch to scheme water as they grow and are hardened. This allows the plants to adapt to the water quality in our region.

We only sell our seedlings when they are big enough to handle the real  world with good root growth and vigour.

Grown to Order

We can grow to order. We need to have orders placed in December or January.

Our tube stock is raised during summer ready for sale in autumn and winter to coincide with our regions seasonal rainfall periods.

Call us on 9938 1628 for more information on contract orders.

Fair Price and Trusted Advice
We produce quality plants priced for value and good growth. Prices are listed on our stocklist, and vary according to the size and cost of propagation.

As a not-for-profit we reinvest funds from plant sales in local employment, the development of our demonstration farm, implementation of our conservation activities and education.

Our nursery provides students, trainees and volunteers with valuable working experience in plant propagation.

We have years of experience and pass that experience onto our customers when they choose to buy plants from us.

If you are unsure of your garden needs, bring along a rough plan and we can recommend plants which will suit your needs.

Useful Links for Midwest Flora

Top 10 Trees for Geraldton

Produced by City of Greater Geraldton

Coastal Gardens Guide

Produced by Northern Agriculture Catchment Council (NACC)

Inland Gardens Guide

Produced by Northern Agriculture Catchment Council (NACC)

Trees and Shrubs of the Northern Wheatbelt

Produced by Northern Agriculture Catchment Council (NACC)

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Early morning walk in the Park!

Early morning walk in the Park!Free Educational Bushwalks | SEPTEMBER 2024

The weather is warming up… only two more FREE Educational Bushwalks with CRF!

Sunday 22 September | 8 AM - 10 AM | 42 Tersonia Way - Strathalbyn

SPECIAL GUEST
Meet Julie Firth from Drylands Permaculture Nursery.
Captured by the beauty of wildflowers in her early 20's Julie has gone on to research, study, collect and propagate many of these exquisite plants. Indulge in and enjoy Julie's storytelling of these magnificent plants and their exquisite adaptations to survive and thrive in our semi-arid climate.

Important Information
* The bushwalks are suitable for children aged 6 and older.
* Your safety is YOUR responsibility. The paths are rough. Please wear appropriate bush clothes, closed sturdy shoes, a sunhat, sunscreen. BYO water bottle.
* Be aware that our walks are educational with many stops.
* Please keep your canine friend at home to give us a chance to observe wildlife during our walks.
* These walks will go ahead in rain, but may be canceled in severe weather.

CRF Wildflower Brochure is available during the walk for only $5.
It can also be found at the Art Gallery and the Visitor Center.

These FREE Guided Bushwalks are possible thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of our beautiful community.
Special thanks to our wonderful volunteer guides who give their time and share their passion for the Chapman River Regional Park - a JEWEL right on our doorstep!

ABOUT Chapman River Regional Park
The reserve is 360 hectares of conservation bushland (Kings Park in Perth is 400 hectares) with 300 plant species recorded and more to discover, located in the City of Geraldton. The reserve is surrounded by several suburbs: Sunset Beach, Waggrakine and Moresby to the north of the Chapman River, and Bluff Point, Spalding and Strathalbyn to the south.

"The diversity of vegetation, habitats and flora, including priority and threatened species, found at the Chapman River Regional Park is locally and regionally significant, with no comparable system found within 50 km of the reserve". (Northampton) - Bowen Bishaw Gotham, 1992. -Ref.: Mitchell McCotter, 1993
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September 22nd, 2:20 am
Good morning, green thumbs!🌿 **Spotlight on Eremophila Dowerin Green** 🌿Today, were excited to feature the stunning Eremophila Dowerin Green. This fabulous low-growing plant reaches about 300 mm in height and spreads over a meter wide. I recently spotted it in a front garden in Bluff Point, and it looked absolutely spectacular! What I particularly love about this plant is its lush, dense, rich green foliage that remains vibrant even through the summer months. Plus, it boasts prolific green flowers that honey eaters simply adore. I wish I could capture the birds frolicking among its foliage on video, but theyre always too quick for me!What makes this plant truly special is its resilience. It thrives on coastal lime sands and brown red soils alike, making it a must-have for any Midwest suburban native garden. Dont miss out on adding this essential plant to your collection – we have them available for just $18.70 each.🌱 **Happy gardening!** 🌱
Also need to mention we have 12 of our famous TENNIS BALL PINK PASSIONFRUIT still avaiable.🪴 **Visit Our Nursery** 🪴
**Sundays: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM**
Please park by the blue mailbox 📪, wipe your feet on the mat, and remember to shut the gate behind you as we have animals on the farm. No dogs, please.
**Address:** 333 David Road, Waggrakine
**Contact:** Johnny at 0458 381628Were also open during the week by appointment. Come and support #localpeople #localbusiness #localwisdomHope to see you soon! 🌼

Good morning, green thumbs!

🌿 **Spotlight on Eremophila "Dowerin Green"** 🌿

Today, we're excited to feature the stunning Eremophila "Dowerin Green." This fabulous low-growing plant reaches about 300 mm in height and spreads over a meter wide. I recently spotted it in a front garden in Bluff Point, and it looked absolutely spectacular! What I particularly love about this plant is its lush, dense, rich green foliage that remains vibrant even through the summer months. Plus, it boasts prolific green flowers that honey eaters simply adore. I wish I could capture the birds frolicking among its foliage on video, but they're always too quick for me!

What makes this plant truly special is its resilience. It thrives on coastal lime sands and brown red soils alike, making it a must-have for any Midwest suburban native garden. Don't miss out on adding this essential plant to your collection – we have them available for just $18.70 each.

🌱 **Happy gardening!** 🌱
Also need to mention we have 12 of our famous TENNIS BALL PINK PASSIONFRUIT still avaiable.

🪴 **Visit Our Nursery** 🪴
**Sundays: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM**
Please park by the blue mailbox 📪, wipe your feet on the mat, and remember to shut the gate behind you as we have animals on the farm. No dogs, please.
**Address:** 333 David Road, Waggrakine
**Contact:** Johnny at 0458 381628

We're also open during the week by appointment. Come and support #localpeople #localbusiness #localwisdom

Hope to see you soon! 🌼
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September 21st, 7:41 am

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Thank you to Drylands for the advice & help in selecting these plants for our garden, after loosing a dozen natives as they were wrong for our clay soil. Here is pic if passionfruit & other plants from them, wonderful service.

🌿 Good morning, garden enthusiasts! 🌿
We have just 12 stunning Thundelarra Red Fuchsia Bushes left, and they’re in full bloom—ready to transform your garden! These hardy, floriferous Eremophilas (Eremophila maculata, subspecies brevifolia) are a must-have for any native plant lover. Sourced from Thundelarra Station near Yalgoo, WA, they’re exceptionally disease-resistant and a favourite of nectar-loving birds!If you’re seeking a wind, drought, and heat-tolerant plant that thrives in tough conditions, these beauties are ideal. They grow to a compact 1m x 1m and are available for just $27.50 each.Hurry—these are among the most spectacular Eremophilas you’ll find, and they’re going fast!🌟 Find us at 333 David Road, Waggrakine! Just park by the blue mailbox 📪, wipe your feet on the mat, and dont forget to close the gate—our farm animals appreciate it!📞 Need a different time? Were available by appointment during the week—just give Johnny a call at 0458 381628!Support your local community and grow with us! #shoplocal #supportlocal #growlocal🌱 See you

🌿 Good morning, garden enthusiasts! 🌿
We have just 12 stunning Thundelarra Red Fuchsia Bushes left, and they’re in full bloom—ready to transform your garden! These hardy, floriferous Eremophilas (Eremophila maculata, subspecies brevifolia) are a must-have for any native plant lover. Sourced from Thundelarra Station near Yalgoo, WA, they’re exceptionally disease-resistant and a favourite of nectar-loving birds!

If you’re seeking a wind, drought, and heat-tolerant plant that thrives in tough conditions, these beauties are ideal. They grow to a compact 1m x 1m and are available for just $27.50 each.

Hurry—these are among the most spectacular Eremophilas you’ll find, and they’re going fast!

🌟 Find us at 333 David Road, Waggrakine! Just park by the blue mailbox 📪, wipe your feet on the mat, and don't forget to close the gate—our farm animals appreciate it!

📞 Need a different time? We're available by appointment during the week—just give Johnny a call at 0458 381628!

Support your local community and grow with us! #shoplocal #supportlocal #growlocal

🌱 See you
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September 15th, 6:58 am

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Do they get woody ? Or stay compact and green?

I bought mine 3 years ago and it’s thriving! Right on the coast, awful soil, got a lean going on from that pesky sou’wester, but absolutely covered in flowers right now and the birds are loving it.

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Contact Details

Drylands Foundation
333 David Rd (North), Waggrakine
Geraldton,Western Australia 6530

Tel. (08) 9938 1628
Mob. 0458 38 1628
Email.

ABN: 60 163 754 943

Opening Hours

Please Call  0458 38 1628

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Drylands Foundation

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: Bee pollinating Rosemary © J. Firth 2011

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