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Practical Permaculture | Gardening and Intentional Living

by Alysse Gallagher

Practical Permaculture with Alysse Gallagher.Welcome to the practical permaculture podcast. Your weekly podcast dose of gardening, intentional living and all things permaculture, served with a side of fun and plenty of great conversations. Together we will dig into practical tips, chat with experts and explore ways to cultivate a more abundant sustainable life. Recorded on Yaegl Country. We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land.

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Episodes

  1. Growing Fruit Trees & Building Community Orchards with Susan

    In this inspiring episode, Alysse sits down with Susan to explore the world of fruit trees and community gardening. Drawing from over 15 years of hands-on experience, Susan shares her journey of cultivating a thriving community orchard, offering practical advice on planting tips, pruning...

  2. Weeds and Wisdom: Jax (Proudfoot) on Growing a Syntropic Food Forest

    🎁 LIMITED OFFER – Get $50 OFF a comprehensive water testUse code PRACTICAL at 👉 mywaterscore.com.auLink: http://bit.ly/44osI54 Ready to rethink gardening and your perspective of your land? Jax takes us on a wild, inspiring ride through the world of syntropic food forestry—where weeds are…

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  3. How One Mum’s Idea is Fighting Food Waste and Building Community – Tianda from uForage

    In this episode, we chat with Tianda, founder of the uForage and a busy mum on a mission to reshape how we share food. Tianda shares her journey as a parent and entrepreneur, and how witnessing food abundance in her own community sparked the idea for uForage — a platform designed to connect…

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  4. Everyday Permaculture with Nanna Anna: Practical, Purposeful Living

    In this warming and grounding episode, Alysse sits down with Nanna Anna —educator, gardener, and long-time permaculture practitioner — to explore what Everyday Permaculture looks like. “Nanna” Anna shares her lived experience withhonesty, humour, and hope. Together, they unpack: 🏡 Living...

  5. Homesteading in Hard Times: Growing Food, Forests & Self-Sufficiency with Alex

    Want to test your water?Get $50! off your first comprehensive water test at ⁠⁠mywaterscore.com.au⁠⁠ with code "PRACTICAL" visit the site here: http://bit.ly/44osI54 Tuck yourself into a shady spot or stroll through the garden — today we’re heading to the Northern Rivers to hear how one…

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  6. Publishing with Purpose: Robyn Rosenfeldt on Life, Land & Pip Magazine

    Want to test your water? Get $50! off your first comprehensive water test at ⁠⁠mywaterscore.com.au⁠⁠ with code "PRACTICAL" Acknowledgement- We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live...

  7. Starting at the Beginning with Hampus. What Does a Permaculture Newbie’s Journey Look Like?

    Check out Botanical Bazaar festival here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Rsvdfl⁠The Gold Coast's Premier Gardening and Sustainable living festival August 2nd and 3rd. In this episode of The Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse chats with the ever-thoughtful Hampus — a Swedish sportsman-turned-permaculture...

  8. Ditch the plasterboard — we’re diving into hempcrete building 🏡🌿 The Simple patch I Ashleigh and Jarrod Wingham NSW

    Check out Botanical Bazaar festival here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Rsvdfl⁠The Gold Coast's Premier Gardening and Sustainable living festival August 2nd and 3rd. We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their...

  9. Free range living at its best with Pascale and Troy

    Check out Botanical Bazaar festival here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Rsvdfl⁠The Gold Coast's Premier Gardening and Sustainable living festival August 2nd and 3rd. Grab your farm boots we are heading west! In this episode of The Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse sits down with Pascale and Troy — a...

  10. Tending to Motherhood Garden- Matrescence, Mindfulness & Making Space with Jodi Wilson

    Check out Botanical Bazaar festival here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Rsvdfl⁠The Gold Coast's Premier Gardening and Sustainable living festival August 2nd and 3rd. Mummas, time to tend to your inner garden — we’re heading into Zone 00. 🌸In this episode of The Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse sits…

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  11. Melliodora Musings: Food, Family & the Future with Su Dennett

    Check out Botanical Bazaar festival here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Rsvdfl⁠ The Gold Coast's Premier Gardening and Sustainable living festival August 2nd and 3rd. Pack your gumboots and curiosity — we're heading to Melliodora! In this episode of The Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse sits down with…

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  12. Snackin' Off the Beaten Path A Forager's Tale with Chanterelle

    Check out Botanical Bazaar festival here: https://bit.ly/3RsvdflThe Gold Coast's Premier Gardening and Sustainable living festival August 2nd and 3rd. Grab your baskets and sense of adventure — we’re heading into the wild! 🌿🍄 In this episode of The Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse chats...

  13. The Joy of Growing Food and plants with Sustainable Holly

    Check out Botanical Bazaar here: https://bit.ly/3RsvdflGold coast Premier Gardening and Sustainable living festival August 2nd and 3rd. In this weeks chat, Alysse sits down with Holly, the passionate permaculture gardener behind Sustainable Holly, to dive into her sustainable gardening journey.…

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  14. Big BEE energy - Meet Clancy "the bee guy"

    In this episode of Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse sits down with Clancy Lester, a passionate native bee ecologist, to dive into the fascinating world of native bees! 🐝✨ Clancy shares how these tiny pollinators are essential to our ecosystems and how YOU can support them right in your own...

  15. BONUS EP Where is Jo??

    A few people have asked "Where is Jo?" here is a little update of where Jo has been and how she will be involved in the Podcast going forward... We love you Jo!

  16. House Build Part II - Mini Episode

    We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience…

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  17. House Build Part I - Mini Episode

    We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience…

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  18. Chicken and garden GOALS with Alyce Alexandra

    We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience…

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  19. Preserving food, gardening and homesteading with Amy Sloan @mynonnalife

    We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience…

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  20. Gardening, Mental Health & Thriving in the Heat with Michael ☀️

    We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience…

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  21. Growing, Adapting & Thriving with Liz Zorab

    We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience…

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  22. Urban gardens and food growing with Phil Dudman

    We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience…

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  23. Cultivating community with Jade Miles

    We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience…

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  24. Heatwaves, murder and naked gardening with Sabrina Hahn

    We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience…

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  25. 2024 wrap up! Lessons learnt and looking forward into 2025

    2024 wrap up- Lessons learnt and looking forward into 2025. In this episode, we take a step back to reflect on our first year of podcasting. We talk about the highs, the lessons we’ve learned, and where we’re hoping to go next with the podcast. We dive into our permaculture journey—sharing the...

  26. Urban Permaculture in a fast paced world with Koren Helbig

    In this episode of the Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse and Koren explore the multifaceted world of urban permaculture, discussing its challenges, opportunities, and the importance of community connections. The conversation also highlights the significance of rest and work-life balance, as...

  27. How to intentionally design your Zone 00 with Marcus Pearce

    Marcus Pearce is magnificently obsessed with helping people create their exceptional life. A former smoking, binge-drinking journalist, radio and television producer, chats to Alysse about zone 00. How can we intentionally design our life? His motto is let’s make the rest of your life the best of...

  28. Episode 73- Osprey Orielle Lake I Climate Justice I World in crisis I WECAN

    In this episode, Jo engages in a deep conversation with Osprey Orielle Lake, founder of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network. They explore themes of climate justice, the importance of indigenous rights, and the role of women's leadership in environmental activism. Osprey shares insights...

  29. Episode 72- Farm my school I Ben and James I Community I School Market Garden I

    In this episode, Alysse speaks with James and Ben from Farm My School, a project aimed at transforming disused school land into thriving market gardens. They discuss their journey, the challenges of local food systems, and the importance of community engagement and education in promoting food...

  30. Episode 71 - Cristie Yager I Councillor I Politics I People Care I Community

    In this episode of the Practical Permaculture podcast, Alysse interviews Cristie Yager , a newly elected local council member. Cristie shares her journey from a homesteading lifestyle to engaging in local politics, emphasising the importance of community, knowledge sharing, and grassroots...

  31. Episode 70- Mardi Lee I ReNewy Living I Values-Aligned Sustainability I Mindful consumption

    In this episode of the Practical Permaculture Podcast, we chat with Mardi. Mardi shares her journey into sustainability through her business, ReNewy Living. We explore the importance of community empowerment, creative workshops and the principles of permaculture in daily life. The conversation…

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  32. Episode 69- Manda Scott I Any human Power I Activism I Politics I Ethics I Change Makers

    In this episode of the Practical Permaculture Podcast, we interview author Manda Scott, who shares her journey from being a veterinary surgeon to a novelist and her insights on the themes of her latest book. Manda discusses the concept of 'Thrutopia', a vision for a better future in her book Any...

  33. Episode 68- Project Management I Homesteading I Permaculture I Hierarchy of resources I

    Next year Brett launches his NEW PDC which includes a NEW homesteading module and integrates more project management. This course will be next level. When it comes to project management, Brett is your man. So we wanted to get him on to chat about the significance of project management in...

  34. Episode 67- Season 4 I Should we quit gardening for the summer I too hot I summer gardening

    In this episode, we discuss the upcoming season of the podcast we will be sharing many exciting guests and topics related to gardening and permaculture. We also share personal updates about our current gardens, chat about the importance of soil health and we rethinking summer gardening practices....

  35. Episode 66- Creatively respond to Change I Unpacking Permaculture Principles I Mini Episode

    In this final mini-episode of season 3, we explore Permaculture Principle #12 – Creatively Use and Respond to Change. Change is inevitable, but instead of resisting it, we can get creative and turn it into an opportunity. Whether it’s pests in the garden or unexpected shade, responding flexibly...

  36. Ep 65# Cas Tognarini I Mental Health Nurse I Permaculture Nurse I 1.3 Acre farm

    This week Alysse chats to Cas (aka The Permaculture nurse on socials). Cas discusses her experiences with permaculture and mental health. She also shares how she and her partner moved to a larger property during COVID and embraced permaculture principles. Cas has a background in mental health...

  37. Ep# 64- Small and Slow Solutions I Unpacking Permaculture Principles I Mini Episode

    In this episode, we explore **Permaculture Principle #9 – Use Small and Slow Solutions**. In a world that craves instant results, this principle reminds us to slow down and start small. Instead of diving into large projects, we can test ideas on a manageable scale—whether it’s experimenting with...

  38. Ep #63- Beth aka Dirt mum I Kitchen garden educator I Permaculture enthusiast I Permaculture Educator

    In this conversation, Alysse, Jo, and Beth discuss Beth's work as a kitchen garden educator and her journey into permaculture. Beth shares her background growing up on a farm and her passion for connecting with the land. She talks about how permaculture is more than just gardening, it's about...

  39. Ep# 62- Use and Value Diversity I Unpacking Permaculture Principles I Mini Episode

    This season we are taking the time to unpack each Permaculture Principles in our mini Episodes. We explore what we have learnt, what our current understanding is, musings and considerations in relation to each principle. This week Alysse explores Principle 10 - Use and Value Diversity

  40. Ep# 60- Integrate Rather than Segregate I Unpacking Permaculture Principles I Mini Episode

    The principle "Integrate rather than segregate" highlights the value of fostering synergies between different elements within a system to boost efficiency and resilience. When we isolate components, they often become weaker and struggle to thrive. This concept applies to people as well. We…

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  41. Ep# 61- Enoughness I Permaculture abundance I social pressure I values based decisions

    Enoughness. What is enough for you? When you think about permaculture abundance how do you know the difference between glut and enough. We have all had too many zucchinis we can cook, preserve or even GIVE away. Where do permaculture ethics and principles come into this? What about socially, what...

  42. Ep# 59 - Andew Yeo I Yeo Farm I Lamb I Permaculture Farm I 100 acres

    Andrew was in hook line and sinker after doing a @limestone_permaculture intro course. Permaculture wasn’t something on his radar at all until his wife Em gave him a nudge. After doing the course he never looked back. Andrew and Em have developed a small lamb operation and productive property at...

  43. Ep# 58 - Use edges & value the marginal I Mini Series I Unpacking Permaculture principles

    This season we are taking the time to unpack each Permaculture Principles in our mini Episodes. We explore what we have learnt, what our current understanding is, musings and considerations in relation to each principle. This week Alysse explores Principle 11 - Use edges & value the marginal

  44. Ep# 57- Spring Seasonality I Observation I planning I site sector

    Hello lovely listeners! We have a big chat about the change of seasons. What we are thinking about, what we are planning, what we are planting and looking forward into the spring/summer season. We would LOVE to hear what you are up to, reach out on socials, comment on YouTube, or join our…

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  45. Ep# 56- Use and Value renewable resources and services I Unpacking Permaculture Principles I Mini Episode

    This season we are taking the time to unpack each Permaculture Principles in our mini Episodes. We explore what we have learnt, what our current understanding is, musings and considerations in relation to each principle. This week Alysse explores Principle 5 - Use and Value renewable resources…

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  46. Ep# 55- Gina Lopez I Chaffin Creek Farm I Food security I Community I Workshops

    This week we chat to Gina from Chaffin Creek farm. Together with her partner, they run a small scale regenerative farm in the lower Northern Rivers. They follow biodynamic practices and also use syntropic practices. They have been amping up their workshops and offerings to the community. They are...

  47. Ep# 54- Produce no waste I Unpacking Permaculture Principles I Mini Episode I

    This season we are taking the time to unpack each Permaculture Principles in our mini Episodes. We explore what we have learnt, what our current understanding is, musings and considerations in relation to each principle. This week Alysse explores Principle 6 - Produce no waste

  48. Ep# 53 Podcasts & YouTube we are loving on I Listening Recommendations I Homesteading

    You Tube Liz zorab - Blyther Farm Based in Wales. Liz shares their triumphs, our failures and some insight into the daily life of a small homestead. They share how they explore ways to make their lives greener, more enriched and more fulfilling. Focus is on sustainable living....

  49. Ep# 52 Design from Patterns to Details I Unpacking Permaculture Principles I Mini Episode

    We're diving into Permaculture Principle 7: "Design from Patterns to Details." This principle guides us to start by understanding the broader patterns in nature and society before zeroing in on the specific details of our designs. By recognising these larger patterns, we can create more efficient...

  50. Ep# 51- Lessons from our first year in Permaculture I 1 year post PDC I Mistakes I Learnings

    Holy Heck, how did we get here? One year post PDC with Limestone Permaculture, feels like forever ago but also yesterday. Question is... what did we learn from our three months with Brett at Limestone? What learnings became more concrete over the past year? Did we ditch anything from the course?...

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Practical Permaculture with Alysse Gallagher.Welcome to the practical permaculture podcast. Your weekly podcast dose of gardening, intentional living and all things permaculture, served with a side of fun and plenty of great conversations. Together we will dig into practical tips, chat with experts and explore ways to cultivate a more abundant sustainable life. Recorded on Yaegl Country. We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land.

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