At the 2021 AGM, Permaculture Tasmania announced Heather Gaia Thorpe is one of this years new Life Members in recognition of her outstanding contribution to permaculture in Tasmania. Congratulations Heather! Heather has been teaching for decades all around Tasmania since the 1990s. She has aught 11 intros through Adult Ed/ U3A and Urban farming and […]
Read MorePermaculture Tasmania is both proud and excited to announce we are a major production partner for the upcoming documentary, Reading Landscape with David Holmgren. You can find out more about the project at its dedicated website. As a result of this partnership, members of Permaculture Tasmania will have access to – Many hours of extended […]
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Built in the 1830s, Cleburne Historic Homestead is registered with the National Estate and the National Trust. It sits on four acres of mumirmina land in Risdon, and is considered a jewel of historic architecture. This was the venue for a recent Open Day for the Future. After attending a Community Climate Expo in 2020, […]
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There are so many reasons to love borage and one of those is that borage stacks functions like a boss.
Read More Thanks to Permaculture Australia who have compiled this handy guide, you can find a broad range of study options in Tasmania, further afield or online. View their guide here
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By Alexia Thomson & Karen Hewitt 2020 has been a year of surprises – including a global gardening boom as COVID-19 made visible the fragility of our food supply systems. Many have turned to growing food to provide for our families, reduce our food miles and to boost mental health after far too many online […]
Read MoreAt the end of November we joined Lisa on the foothills of kunanyi, nipaluna, on muwinina country (South Hobart). It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about productive use of marginal spaces.There was so much to take in and here are just a few favourite elements of the visit. Lisa welcomed us and recapped […]
Read More It was great to meet and catch up with everyone who attended the Permaculture Tasmania (PT) Annual General Meeting at RESEED on Saturday 19 September. The AGM Meeting video, Minutes and Reports are available to members through the members portal. News from the day includes welcoming Melissa Thurling and James Cleave to the PT Committee.Melissa […]
Read MoreMeet Hobart/Eastern Shore local group members, Sam and Emily, featured in the most recent of PIP magazine #17. Even more recently Sam and Emily hosted a property tour for group members who were interested in seeing a permaculture design making its way from paper to reality. Sam and Emily walked us through the many elements […]
Read More Spring — that perpetual reminder of new beginnings is now just around the corner.
Read MoreThanks so much to everyone who attended the webinar, and thanks to Linda and Trevor for their time! Watch the replay below and don’t forget to sign up for the next one!
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Thanks so much to everyone who attended the webinar, and thanks to Dan for his time! Watch the replay below and don’t forget to sign up for the next one!
Read MorePermaculture Tasmania member and PT social media volunteer Lisa, recently guided us through a virtual tour of her yard, and systems she uses to grow food and obtain a yield. Lisa’s urban property is a 10 minute bike ride from the Hobart CBD, in the foothills of kunanyi. The property is approx. 1200 metres squared […]
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