Newsletter — Winter 2026
Welcome to the Winter edition of the Permaculture Tasmania newsletter…
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Photo essay on Autumn 2026 events
A photo essay on events attended by Permaculture Tasmania in Autumn 2026.
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Starting a Local Group
If you would like to start a local group, or help me revive an existing one that is lying dormant in the shadows, let me know.
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Basic biosecurity: bringing new animals onto your property
This article will focus on chickens as they are the most common animal on permaculture properties …
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Searching for resilience
In a Tasmanian coastal town people gather to talk about how they could make the place resilient to the impacts of a world in turmoil.
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My favourite things
Here are some of Karen Hewett's Permaculture-aligned resources which she has enjoyed and found insightful …
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Permaculture goodness in Sri Lanka
Our Local Learning journey today saw us arrive at Kaley Organic Tea Farm, Galdola, Illukpitiya near Kotapola, a short bus and tuktuk ride from where we live at Deniyaya.
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Crowd-funding: Empowering Women Farmers in Deniyaya Sri Lanka
This campaign seeks to raise funds to expand practical organic farming education for women farmers in Deniyaya.
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Cape gooseberry
Cape gooseberry, a species for the permaculture home garden. Home gardens growing a diversity of edible and other plants contribute to family food security and a tasty and nutritious diet.
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Permaculture principles for beginners
Story by Loretta Leary, Permaculture Tasmania’s Secretary, extract from Winter 2026 newsletter
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From Poland to Northern Tasmania: cultivating health, abundance and community
When Beata and Slawek moved to their 15-acre property in Northern Tasmania in 2023, they weren’t just shifting from the fast-paced streets of Sydney to the forest.
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Gardening in a time of crisis
This story takes us through our current fuel supply crisis and on to home-grown solutions.
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Newsletter — Autumn 2026
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Permaculture Tasmania newsletter…
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Community Based Income Trial
To showcase permaculture aligned projects beyond gardening, we were privileged to interview Robin Krabbe PhD from Live Well Tasmania to discuss their current proposal for a Community Based Income (CBI) trial.
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Permaculture Living in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
My role was to work with local NGO, Canvasback Wellness Centre, to implement a 'Farm to Fork' program in schools and community...
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Reviving the Joy of Permaculture with Christian Florence
Christian Florence, a juggling entrepreneur and permaculture enthusiast from Mountain River, has experienced a unique journey through the world of sustainable living. In a recent conversation with John Kane of Permaculture Tasmania, Florence shared how permaculture has shaped not only his career but his perspective on life. From his initial discovery of permaculture in Melbourne […]
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Old knowledge made new again: Tasmania’s pre-European heritage
Palawa Tunapri: Knowledge of Our Ancestors is more than a guide to how Trish’s people made — and still make — use of the wild harvest.
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Local Actions: Crop Swaps
Crop swaps are a great way to ensure that there is plenty of food, seeds, preserves, seedlings, cuttings and resources to share amongst your community. Tasmania has numerous crop swaps across the state. The Permaculture Tasmania Meander Valley held their very first one on February 1st in Golden Valley. These community-run initiatives allow people to […]
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