In 2007 WANATCA (the West Australian Nut and Tree Crop Association) folded due to falling membership. Their valuable information on nut and tree crop zones in WA is preserved … [Read more...] about WANATCA Fruit and Nut Tree Zones of Western Australia
Permaculture Plants: Their Selection, Propagation and Management.
Permaculture plants are key to self sufficiency and simple living on farms.
Permaculture design shows us where to put them, but in order to succeed we still need to choose the right varieties and species, as well as know how to propagate and manage them.
Here you’ll find all the information you need!
- Selecting the right fruit trees
- Species for year round livestock fodder
- Growing Herbs and How to Use Them Too!
- Growing vegetables for year round tucker
- Growing Zones for Nut and Tree Crops in WA.
- How to propagate your own plants from seeds and cuttings
- How to prune for a good yield
Organic gardening and farming methods are integral to an authentic self sufficiency lifestyle. If you'd like to learn more about organic methods click here.
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