Permaculture 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.
Catalogue - Current Stock Plants
| Plant Taxon | Common Name | Form | ~H (m) | ~W (m) | colAttrHide | colAttrHide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ananas comosus | Pineapple | Shrub | 1 | 0.5 | Fruiting | ||
| !! | Brachychiton acuminatus | Rock Kurrajong | Tree | 4 | 3 | Bush Tucker Plant, Iconic Native, Native Midwest, Ornamental | |
| !! | Brachychiton gregorii | Desert Kurrajong | Tree | 5 | 4 | Bush Tucker Plant, Iconic Native, Native Midwest, Ornamental | |
| Butia odorata | Jelly Palm | Tree | 5 | 3 | Fruiting, Shade Tree | ||
| Carissa macrocarpa | Natal Plum | Shrub | 2 | 2 | |||
| Cymbopogon citratus | Lemon Grass | Grass-Sedge | 1 | 1 | Herbs | ||
| Delonix regalia | Poinciana | Tree | 5 | 6 | Ornamental, Shade Tree | ||
| Hylocereus oncampensis | Flamefruit Cactus | Climber | 5 | 7 | Fruiting, Quick Growing | ||
| Lawsonia inermis | Henna | Shrub | 2 | 1.5 | Coastal, Ornamental, Screening | ||
| Mangifera indica | Mango 'Kensington Pride' | Tree | 8 | 7 | Fruiting | ||
| Moringa oleifera | Drumstick Tree | Tree | 4 | 2 | |||
| !! | Panicum decompositum | Native Millet | Grass-Sedge | 0.75 | 0.5 | Bush Tucker Plant, Iconic Native, Quick Growing | |
| Passiflora edulis | Hawaiian Yellow Passionfruit | Climber | 5 | 6 | Fruiting, Quick Growing | ||
| Passiflora edulis | Panama Gold | Climber | 5 | 6 | Fruiting, Quick Growing | ||
| Passiflora maliformis | Japanese Hardshell Passionfruit | Climber | 3 | 3 | Fruiting | ||
| Plumeria rubra | Frangipani Tricolour | Shrub | 2.5 | 2.5 | Ornamental | ||
| Plumeria rubra | Frangipani Ruby Red | Shrub | 2.5 | 2.5 | Ornamental | ||
| Punica granatum | Pomegranate | Tree | 3 | 3 | Fruiting | ||
| Tanacetum vulgare | Tansy | Herb | 1 | 0.4 | |||
| Vitis sp. | Grape - Black Whortley Hall | Climber | 2.5 | 3 | Fruiting |
Price List - Current Stock Plants
| Plant Taxon | Common Name | Price | Stock Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ananas comosus | Pineapple | $27.50 | 3L Bag |
| Brachychiton acuminatus | Rock Kurrajong | $6.60 | Tubestock |
| Brachychiton gregorii | Desert Kurrajong | $5.50 – $27.50 | Tubestock 2L Bag |
| Butia odorata | Jelly Palm | $33.00 | 3L Bag |
| Carissa macrocarpa | Natal Plum | $25.00 | 3L Bag |
| Cymbopogon citratus | Lemon Grass | $9.90 | 2L Pot |
| Delonix regalia | Poinciana | $33.00 | 3L Bag |
| Hylocereus oncampensis | Flamefruit Cactus | $22.00 | Cutting |
| Lawsonia inermis | Henna | $7.70 | Tubestock |
| Mangifera indica | Mango 'Kensington Pride' | $14.30 – $44.00 | 6L Bag 2L Pot |
| Moringa oleifera | Drumstick Tree | $12.50 | Tubestock |
| Panicum decompositum | Native Millet | $8.80 | 2L Bag |
| Passiflora edulis | Hawaiian Yellow Passionfruit | $16.50 | 2L Pot |
| Passiflora edulis | Panama Gold | $9.90 | Tubestock |
| Passiflora maliformis | Japanese Hardshell Passionfruit | $16.50 | 2L Pot |
| Plumeria rubra | Frangipani Tricolour | $88.00 | 20L Bag |
| Plumeria rubra | Frangipani Ruby Red | $77.00 | 6L Bag 5L Pot |
| Punica granatum | Pomegranate | $27.50 | 2L Pot |
| Tanacetum vulgare | Tansy | $7.70 | 490ml Pot |
| Vitis sp. | Grape - Black Whortley Hall | $15.40 | 2L Pot |
How do I buy plants from you?
You can also call us on 0458 38 1628 to confirm when walk in sales are available.
We sometimes are able to attend and sell our plants at local markets.
Do you sell plants to interstate and overseas customers?
When will you next get.....?
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?
Please check out our catalogue for more details and inquiries about availability.
Do you sell palms?
We can however provide you with other tree and plant options which may suit your property and garden.
Do you sell Fertiliser?
Do you sell Vege Seedlings?
Please call on 0458 38 1628 in regards to availability.
Locally Owned
Grown with Care
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
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
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.
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Yilgarn Seeds - Our seed gardens this spring. A 40 second sneak peek..
October 17th, 9:51 am
I see busy times ahead Julie Firth
Open Sunday 9-12 or by appointment. Interesting fruit trees and other useful plants available. Natives are mostly sold this season. We have just lifted our seasons garlic for those in the area wondering about timing.
The strawbale education building is progressing with Jemima and Julie preparing for tiling the bottom boards and door frames are being installed.
Meanwhile Sunday volunteer days are being occupied with planting up cuttings of some of our glorious wildflower shrubs that are difficult to propagate from seed.
333 David Rd, Waggrakine,
MB 0458 381628
Johnny
October 17th, 8:16 am
do you have lime tree?
What kind of interesting fruit trees?
Hi, do you have eftpos?
Gail Whyatt
I don’t suppose you have macadamias?
Our favourite heirloom " big fruited" table grape is "Black Wortley Hall", it originated in York in the 1800’s and we are still growing it.
I love the vigour of the Black Wortley Hall. Great tasting big black fruit on a strong vine, they do really well in the Geraldton climate. When fruiting, we prune off one third of each bunch which increases the fruit size. It also allows air space between individual fruit which reduces mildews . The young leaves at this time of the year also make wonderful dolmades or stuffed grape vine leaves.
The nursery is open today 9-12 noon. Grape vines are available for $ 15.40 each.
333 David Rd, Waggrakine
mb: 0458381628
September 26th, 8:02 am
Darren Thomas Davis we need one 🤣😍🤩
Contact Details
Drylands Foundation
333 David Rd (North), Waggrakine
Geraldton,Western Australia 6530
Tel. (08) 9938 1628
Mob. 0458 38 1628
Email. info@drylands.org.au
ABN: 60 163 754 943
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