Noala – Growing More Than Gardens in WA
by Simmone Sache
Noala might not be the best gardener, but her impact on the permaculture movement in Western Australia goes beyond planting seeds.
Articles
A collection of articles and papers on a range of permaculture-related topics.
Julie – Growing Communities Through Permaculture
by Simmone Sache
Julie is all about communities. She builds them, connects them, and supports them. A member of PermacultureWest for over 15 years…
Paul – Transforming Minds and Spaces Through Connection
by Simmone Sache
Paul loves connecting with people. Whether he’s learning their stories or diving into big-picture questions about humanity’s future, Paul believes conversations have the power to inspire change…
Jenny – Restoring Hope Through Permaculture
by Simmone Sache
Jenny is always learning, improving, and sharing her enthusiasm for permaculture. Her positivity is infectious, but she also brings thoughtful reflections on navigating difficult times…
Peter – Innovating PermacultureWest
by Simmone Sache
Peter has been a part of PermacultureWest since 1988, making him one of the longest-serving members. Over the years, he’s held almost every committee role and currently serves as both Treasurer and Membership Coordinator.
Use Edges and Value the Marginal
by Dominique Chanovre
Quite often we come across the Permaculture Principles and view them as singular principles to apply in a given situation. However, as many of us know, they are a process.
Swap Shuffle Share in Your Neighbourhood
by Jenny Hanna
Swaps Shuffle Share (SSS) is a great local gathering where people swap excess homegrown produce, seeds, cuttings, preserves, and other extras. Items may include fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, seeds, seedlings, gardening tips, worm castings and worms…
Natural Homemade Skin, Hair and Teeth Care
by Bronwyn Chompff-Gliddon
For a number of years now, I have made my own soap, hair, and teeth care products.
Use and Value Diversity
by Jenny Hanna
What would permaculturists do if faced with an enormous pest problem? We would look at permaculture principles to see which ones we can apply, as well as adding more elements…
Wonderful Scythe
by Jenny Hanna
In the PermacultureWest Enews of November 2020, three years ago, my husband Sol wrote about his reflection on using a scythe to do things the hard, slow way of cutting grass. It was a good reflection and I agree. This time, I am writing my reflection on this wonderful tool.