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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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🌿 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! END OF SEASON PLANT BARGAINS & FRESH HONEY! 🌿As we approach the end of our open season, we’re offering clearance prices to help these plants find new homes. Plus, we’ve just harvested a fresh batch of RAW HONEY—available in $20 (975g) glass jars. This batch has a delicious malty flavour, one of our best yet!Here are this week’s special offers:BUY 3, PAY FOR 2:
• Norfolk Island pines (2m high) — Was $99 each (9 left).
• Mt Augustus Mulga (700mm high) — Was $15.20 each (30 left).
• Mt Augustus Senna (500mm high) — Was $15.20 each (8 left).20% OFF SELECTED PLANTS:
• Moringa Drumstick Tree*
• Peppermint*
• Sugar Cane*
• Sweet Potato – Kumara/Whyatt’s White/Purple Flesh*
• Thai Long Red Chilli*
• Thyme*
• Vanilla Orchids*Native Plants (Tubestock):
• Atriplex cinerea – Grey Saltbush*
• Eremophila nivea – Silky Eremophila*
• Panicum depositum – Native Millet*3-5 Litre Stock:
• Eremophila nivea – Silky Emubush*
• Eremophila Ragged Red*
• Ficus macrophylla – Morton Bay Fig*🌱 Happy Gardening! 🌱
Come and take advantage of these fantastic deals before they’re gone!🪴 Nursery Hours 🪴• Sundays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• By appointment during the week
• Address: 333 David Road, Waggrakine
• Contact: Johnny at 0458 381 628Please park by the blue mailbox, wipe your feet, and close the gate behind you. No dogs, as we have animals on the farm.Support local and grab these end-of-season bargains while they last! 🌼🌿

🌿 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! END OF SEASON PLANT BARGAINS & FRESH HONEY! 🌿

As we approach the end of our open season, we’re offering clearance prices to help these plants find new homes. Plus, we’ve just harvested a fresh batch of RAW HONEY—available in $20 (975g) glass jars. This batch has a delicious malty flavour, one of our best yet!

Here are this week’s special offers:

BUY 3, PAY FOR 2:
• Norfolk Island pines (2m high) — Was $99 each (9 left).
• Mt Augustus Mulga (700mm high) — Was $15.20 each (30 left).
• Mt Augustus Senna (500mm high) — Was $15.20 each (8 left).

20% OFF SELECTED PLANTS:
• Moringa Drumstick Tree*
• Peppermint*
• Sugar Cane*
• Sweet Potato – Kumara/Whyatt’s White/Purple Flesh*
• Thai Long Red Chilli*
• Thyme*
• Vanilla Orchids*

Native Plants (Tubestock):
• Atriplex cinerea – Grey Saltbush*
• Eremophila nivea – Silky Eremophila*
• Panicum depositum – Native Millet*

3-5 Litre Stock:
• Eremophila nivea – Silky Emubush*
• Eremophila Ragged Red*
• Ficus macrophylla – Morton Bay Fig*

🌱 Happy Gardening! 🌱
Come and take advantage of these fantastic deals before they’re gone!

🪴 Nursery Hours 🪴

• Sundays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• By appointment during the week
• Address: 333 David Road, Waggrakine
• Contact: Johnny at 0458 381 628

Please park by the blue mailbox, wipe your feet, and close the gate behind you. No dogs, as we have animals on the farm.

Support local and grab these end-of-season bargains while they last! 🌼🌿
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October 12th, 5:27 pm
🌿 End-of Season PLANT Stock🌿Hello Gardeners,
As we near the end of our open season, we still have a fantastic selection of edible and useful plants available for you. Now’s the time to grab them while you can!Edible & Useful Plants:• Brazilian Cherry
• Custard Apple
• Galangal - Variegated
• Liquorice
• Marula
• Moringa Drumstick Tree
• Passionfruit - Panama Gold
• Passionfruit - Tennis Ball Pink
• Peppermint
• Pineapples
• Sugar Cane
• Sweet Potato - Kumara/Whyatt’s White/Purple Flesh
• Tansy
• Thai Long Red Chilli
• Thyme
• Vanilla Orchids
• Vetiver GrassNative Plants (Tubestock):• Acacia lasiocarpa - Lime Sand Acacia
• Atriplex cinerea - Grey Saltbush
• Banksia blechnifolia - Rose Dusk Banksia
• Banksia scabrella - Burma Road Banksia
• Carpobrotus virescens - Pigface
• Eremophila pantonii x - Pink Galah Emubush
• Eremophila maculata ssp. brevifolia - Rose Emubush
• Eremophila nivea - Silky Eremophila
• Eremophila oppositifolia - 3x Colours
• Panicum depositum - Native Millet
• Thryptomene beckaceae - Oakajee Pink Lace FlowerLarger Whitebag Stock:• Acacia MT AUGUSTUS MULGA
• Brachychiton acuminatus PT. HEDLAND KURRAJONG
• Eremophila DOWERIN GREEN
• Eremophila glabra AMBER CARPET
• Eremophila glabra KALBARRI CARPET
• Eremophila nivea SILKY EMUBUSH
• Eremophila oppositifolia MOON LIGHT
• Eremophila RAGGED RED
• Eucalyptus victrix SNOW QUEEN
• Ficus macrophylla MORTON BAY FIG
• Senna artemisioides MT AUGUSTUS SENNA
Plus some fabulous looking Norfolk Island Pines if you have the space.🪴 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 381 628We’re also open during the week by appointment. Come support #localpeople #localbusiness #localwisdom.Hope to see you soon! 🌼

🌿 End-of Season PLANT Stock🌿

Hello Gardeners,
As we near the end of our open season, we still have a fantastic selection of edible and useful plants available for you. Now’s the time to grab them while you can!

Edible & Useful Plants:

• Brazilian Cherry
• Custard Apple
• Galangal - Variegated
• Liquorice
• Marula
• Moringa Drumstick Tree
• Passionfruit - Panama Gold
• Passionfruit - Tennis Ball Pink
• Peppermint
• Pineapples
• Sugar Cane
• Sweet Potato - Kumara/Whyatt’s White/Purple Flesh
• Tansy
• Thai Long Red Chilli
• Thyme
• Vanilla Orchids
• Vetiver Grass

Native Plants (Tubestock):

• Acacia lasiocarpa - Lime Sand Acacia
• Atriplex cinerea - Grey Saltbush
• Banksia blechnifolia - Rose Dusk Banksia
• Banksia scabrella - Burma Road Banksia
• Carpobrotus virescens - Pigface
• Eremophila pantonii x - Pink Galah Emubush
• Eremophila maculata ssp. brevifolia - Rose Emubush
• Eremophila nivea - Silky Eremophila
• Eremophila oppositifolia - 3x Colours
• Panicum depositum - Native Millet
• Thryptomene beckaceae - Oakajee Pink Lace Flower

Larger Whitebag Stock:

• Acacia MT AUGUSTUS MULGA
• Brachychiton acuminatus PT. HEDLAND KURRAJONG
• Eremophila DOWERIN GREEN
• Eremophila glabra AMBER CARPET
• Eremophila glabra KALBARRI CARPET
• Eremophila nivea SILKY EMUBUSH
• Eremophila oppositifolia MOON LIGHT
• Eremophila RAGGED RED
• Eucalyptus victrix SNOW QUEEN
• Ficus macrophylla MORTON BAY FIG
• Senna artemisioides MT AUGUSTUS SENNA
Plus some fabulous looking Norfolk Island Pines if you have the space.

🪴 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 381 628

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

Hope to see you soon! 🌼
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October 5th, 5:26 pm

8 CommentsComment on Facebook

Hi just wondering what the price and variety is of the vetiver grass is?

Hi, how much for the native tube stock please?

Fi Scarry

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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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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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