What is this thing called Permaculture?

Sydney Garden Talk, Saturdays 12noon-1pm. 2RRR 88.5 fm
Today's feature interview was with Rosemary Hadaway, Permaculture Sydney North's coordinatore for the Ryde local group.
There are several main elements to Permaculture that makes it different from an organic or sustainable gardenening.
1. Have veggies and herbs, compost bin and worm farm near the back door. This is called Zone 1.
2.Have a water element near you veggie bed. It can be a 30cm bowl to add humidity, attract dragon flies and other beneficials to your veggie garden.
3.Grow perennial herbs like bush basil to support your tomato plants.
4. The next zone contains the fruit trees, further away from the house.
To find out more, join a local permaculture group http://www.permaculturenorth.org.au/
Ryde Rosemary Hadaway 9809 1253 ryde_coord@permaculturenorht.org.au

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