Permaculture Nursery
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.
Catalogue - Current Stock Plants
| Plant Taxon | Common Name | Form | ~H (m) | ~W (m) | colAttrHide | colAttrHide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| !! | 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 | ||
| !! | Panicum decompositum | Native Millet | Grass-Sedge | 0.75 | 0.5 | Bush Tucker Plant, Iconic Native, Quick Growing | |
| Passiflora edulis | Panama Gold | Climber | 5 | 6 | Fruiting, Quick Growing | ||
| Plumeria rubra | Frangipani Tricolour | Shrub | 2.5 | 2.5 | Ornamental | ||
| Plumeria rubra | Frangipani Ruby Red | Shrub | 2.5 | 2.5 | Ornamental | ||
| Tanacetum vulgare | Tansy | Herb | 1 | 0.4 | Companion Plant | ||
| Vitis sp. | Grape - Black Whortley Hall | Climber | 2.5 | 3 | Fruiting |
Price List - Current Stock Plants
| Plant Taxon | Common Name | Price | Stock Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brachychiton acuminatus | Rock Kurrajong | $6.60 | Tubestock |
| Brachychiton gregorii | Desert Kurrajong | $5.50 | Tubestock |
| Butia odorata | Jelly Palm | $33.00 | 3L Bag |
| Carissa macrocarpa | Natal Plum | $12.50 – $22.00 | 3L Bag 100mm Pot |
| 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 |
| Panicum decompositum | Native Millet | $8.80 | 2L Bag |
| Passiflora edulis | Panama Gold | $9.90 | Tubestock |
| Plumeria rubra | Frangipani Tricolour | $88.00 | 20L Bag |
| Plumeria rubra | Frangipani Ruby Red | $77.00 | 6L Bag 5L Pot |
| Tanacetum vulgare | Tansy | $7.70 | 490ml Pot |
| Vitis sp. | Grape - Black Whortley Hall | $15.40 | 2L Pot |
Featured Plants
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I buy plants from you?
You can order on-line or by phone and pick up after confirmation of your order.
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?
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.
Please check out our catalogue for more details and inquiries about availability.
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.
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 downloads on Midwest Flora and Gardens
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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Hi everyone, happy new year. Has anyone in Geraldton got a bundle of two litre icecream containers. I am creating mouse proof solutions for our seedling tables. Thanks in advance.
January 4th, 9:53 am
I have quite a few 10 litre ones with lids, surplus to our Lids4Kids requirements which you’re welcome to Julie.
There was a post with stacks of those icecream containers will go back & see if still there for you.
Julie Firth I have 5 two litres , but they are the taller type. Your welcome
Are glass jars any use? I have some clean jars with lids you can have??
Throughout the rest of summer we will be open by appointment.
Mb: Johnny 0458 381628.
Available stock will be listed on our website.
drylands.org.au/plants/
Specials until end of October 2021 are:
50% off Tricolour Frangipani in 20 litre bags, were $88 now $44.
Rare Ruby Red Frangipani's in 5 litre pots were $77 now $44.
Lemon Grass in 1 litre pots were $9.90 each, now 2 for $13.20.
White Sapote in 3 litre bags (2 only) $ 9.90 ea.
Strawberries in 490ml Pots $5 ea.
Pandan 5 litre pots $30 ea.
Candle Nut Trees in 6 litre bags $55 ea.
333 David Road,
Waggrakine.
Permaculture Nursery | Drylands Foundation
drylands.org.au
Locally grown plants & trees for Geraldton and Mid...November 7th, 9:36 am
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