Farm Store
About Ordering & Pick Up from our Farm Store ...
Thank you for visiting our on-line store. As a small enterprise we offer a select range of products that we produce seasonally.
As a social enterprise, our sales allow us to train volunteers in seed saving, propagation of nursery plants, and continue to develop our demonstration organic seed gardens and permaculture education facilities.
You can read more about where we invest our revenue on our Contribute page.
SHIPPING AND PICKUP
- Please note our Plants and Vege Seedlings are only available by local pickup.
- Our Seeds are Express posted to you or collected from our farm.
- Due to demand we may not be able to offer Seed purchases outside of Western Australia.
PAYMENTS
- Payment accepted is direct deposit, cash and cheque.
- Eftpos is available at our nursery.
ORDER CONFIRMATION
- All orders will be confirmed by email or phone as to availability, total price and shipping.
- For local pickups we will include agreed collection time if outside our walk in open times.
STOCKLIST UPDATES
- Our online order forms and stock list catalogues are updated regularly as stock is sold, and as new stock is seasonally produced.
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Acacia tetragonophylla Curara If you want birds nesting in… (+) If you want birds nesting in your garden this prickly tree is one way to keep them safe from cats, and is effective as a deterrent border tree.
Has a mass of pompom yellow flowers during winter and the most exquisite of spiral seed pods and seeds with circular bright yellow arials.
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Alpinia nutans Cardamon Leaf Ginger Great as a tropical looking screen… (+) 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. Show less (-) |
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Ananas comosus Pineapple In Geraldton, growing pineapples is fun… (+) 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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Brachychiton acuminatus Rock Kurrajong Species of Kurrajong found in the… (+) Species of Kurrajong found in the rocky hills and range lands of the Pilbara region, Western Australia.
Displays the distinctive round canopy shape and typical brilliant lime green foliage display during summer for which Kurrajongs are renowned for.
Suited to heavier loam and rocky soils, but has also performed well in the neutral sands around Geraldton.
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Butia odorata Jelly Palm A graceful silver South American palm… (+) A graceful silver South American palm that produces a large weight of juicy orange fruit with a green tinge and taste similar to mango and mandarin.
Also known as the Pinto Palm and Wine Palm. The large seeded fruit are ~25mm in diameter and eaten fresh or dried or made into jellies, juices and liquors.
A vigorous and easily grown palm with a thick trunk that is used extensively in landscaping and is one of the more drought tolerant palms once established. Show less (-) |
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Callistemon speciosus King's Park Special Bottlebrush This evergreen shrub produces large bright… (+) This evergreen shrub produces large bright red bottlebrush flowers highly sought after by nectar feeding birds.
These seedling are offspring of the well-known Kings Park Bottlebrush which perform well in the Geraldton region.
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Calothamnus quadrifidus ssp. homalophyllus Murchison Clawflower 'Wicherina' Heavy flowering form of Clawflower from… (+) Heavy flowering form of Clawflower from Wicherina, east of Geraldton in the Midwest.
A decorative dome shaped shrub for gardens that is also useful on farms as a windbreak and soil erosion control.
Striking clusters of red claw flowers in winter to spring. Tolerates extended dry periods, water logging and light frost. Show less (-) |
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Corymbia hamersleyana Hamersley Bloodwood |
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Corymbia lenziana Inland Bloodwood |
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Delonix regalia Poinciana Stunning tree known for its flamboyant… (+) Stunning tree known for its flamboyant red/orange floral display and attractive lime green tropical foliage.
Great garden/driveway centre piece providing shade in summer.
Limestone tolerant and suited to coastal areas. Show less (-) |
Variety
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Capsicum annuum 25 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Capsicum annuum 25 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Capsicum annuum Sow Spring.
(In Geraldton, sow Autumn).
… (+) Sow Spring.
(In Geraldton, sow Autumn).
Bush grows to 600-700mm with long thin green fruit 80mm long and 5mm wide with a tapering point, that turns red when ripe.
Slight circular ridging around the fruit. Hot, pungent and flavourful fruit that dries well. (-) 25 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Capsicum annuum 25 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Capsicum baccatum Sow Spring.
(In Geraldton, Spring to… (+) Sow Spring.
(In Geraldton, Spring to Autumn).
This bush produces attractive, bright yellow, tapered chillies approx. 50mm long.
A rare Peruvian cultivar for the gourmet palate. A prolific bearer over two years in frost free areas.
A very hot, flavoursome chilli suited to many red bean dishes. (-) 25 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Coriandrum sativum 60 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Eryngium foetidum Sow Spring.
(In Geraldton, anytime).
Once… (+) Sow Spring.
(In Geraldton, anytime).
Once you have cooked with this herb, you will make the effort to grow it.
A small perennial thistle-like plant whose whose leaves and root have a strong and agreeable coriander flavour.
It is a main ingredient in 'sofrito', a West Indian seasoning made of Parsley, Chilli and Thai Coriander. (-) 50 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Zea mays Sow Spring (In Geraldton produces a… (+) Sow Spring (In Geraldton produces a late crop if sown early-mid March).
Plants reach 1.5m and tend to be multiple stemmed. Each plant produces approximately 15 cob.
These can be harvested when premature (silks are pink and eaten as chinese mini corn. If let to mature, the small red kernels may be used as popcorn. If saving seed, cull any over sized plants. (-) 100 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Zea mays Sow Spring
(In Geraldton - late Winter… (+) Sow Spring
(In Geraldton - late Winter or late Summer).
A delicious variety not exhibiting the insipid sweetness of many hybrids. 250mm long kernels with 2 to 3 cobs per plant. Seeds are a golden yellow colour. A characteristic of this variety is that the seeds dry flat, this is not an indication of viability. 4 months to maturity. (-) 100 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Zea mays Sow Spring - Summer.
This plant grows… (+) Sow Spring - Summer.
This plant grows to 2.5m high and produces a beautiful cob speckled with white red, blue and yellow kernels.
This corn can also be eaten if harvested in its immature stage. Cobs make excellent dried ornaments.
Dried seeds are usually ground to make a cornmeal for breads and corn chips. (-) 100 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Vigna unguiculata 25 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Lepidium sativum Sow Spring to Autumn. (In Geraldton… (+) Sow Spring to Autumn. (In Geraldton, Autumn).
Young leaves can be regularly picked to provide a tangy, peppery taste as a salad herb or garnish for omelettes, soups and sandwiches.
Seeds suitable for sprouting. Prefers a shady spot if planted towards the hotter months. Maturity in less than four weeks. (-) 50 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Cucumis sativus 30 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Anethum graveolens Sow Autumn.
Seed commonly used a… (+) Sow Autumn.
Seed commonly used a flavouring for pickles and fish. A good orchard plant it grows to 1.5m, has huge parachute shaped flower which attract many garden pest predators.
Delightful green soft fern-like foliage often picked, dried and sold as 'Dill Tips'. (-) 50 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Chrysanthemum x morifolium 40 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Solanum melongena Sow Spring (In Geraldton, sow anytime).
… (+) Sow Spring (In Geraldton, sow anytime).
A non-bitter heirloom eggplant with pleasant flavour from Laos. Standing 1.5m tall it has small round attractive fruit 50mm in dia. Cream-coloured fruit with green "tiger stripes" on upper half.
When fruit is picked at this stage no pre-processing is needed, cook entire fruit with skin. Bears prolifically over 3-4 yrs. Tolerates a light frost. (-) 25 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Foeniculum vulgare Sow Winter-Spring.
Perennial herb to… (+) Sow Winter-Spring.
Perennial herb to 2m with soft foliage and sweet anise flavour.
Young stems and leaves are used as a garnish and seasoning herb and traditionally for its many medicinal properties including aiding digestion and calming nerves. Plant in well drained soil. (-) 50 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Trigonella foenum-graecum 30 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Tanacetum partenium Sow Autumn or Spring.
A stunning… (+) Sow Autumn or Spring.
A stunning 500mm high daisy-like flowering plant with dainty fern-like leaves. An excellent general companion plant due to it's pest predator attracting flowers and strong smelling leaves.
Three to five fresh leaves between slices of bread said to reduce migraines. (-) 75 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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Lagenaria siceraria Plant Spring.
A vigorous running climbing… (+) Plant Spring.
A vigorous running climbing vine similar to a pumpkin. Can be grown up a trellis or along the ground.
Keep well aerated to avoid powdery mildew. This is one of our most mildew tolerant strains.
White flowers produce young fruit which can be eaten curried, grated into fritters, even pickled. (-) 12 seeds/pkt |
Max. 1 pkts/order$5.50
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We will confirm availability of stock and total price by email or phone upon receipt of your order.
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: Popping Barley Grain © J. Barber 2010