Resources
Here you can find links to resources, for landscape and gardening supplies, as well as education and research resources. Please note, we are not receiving compensation, kick backs or sponsorship from these companies, nor is PermablitzACT recommending these companies, just providing the links to anyone interested!
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Organisations, groups, education and other non-material resources specific to our region...
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100kilos www.100kilos.orgA community project helping Australians grow 100 kilograms of fresh fruit, veg and herbs at home each year. Runs harvest swaps in Canberra and surrounds.
Posted June 28, 2012 at 8:09 AM -
Beekeepers Association of ACT www.actbeekeepers.asn.auPromotes good beekeeping practices in ACT and surrounds.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 9:31 PM -
Canberra City Farm www.urbanagriculture.org.au/canberra-city-farmA learning hub for urban agriculture, runs workshops and demonstration farms in Turner and Dairy Road, Fyshwick. Starting a food box scheme linking county and city cousins.
Posted August 29, 2010 at 6:21 PM -
Canberra Environment Centre www.ecoaction.com.auRuns events, workshops and projects to support the community to sustain itself and the environment into the future.
Posted June 28, 2012 at 8:02 AM -
Canberra Organic Growers Association (COGS) www.cogs.asn.auA great resource for growing vegetables and fruit specific for Canberra and surrounding region.
Posted June 28, 2012 at 8:06 AM -
Lyneham Commons https://lynehamcommons.wordpress.comA community run public food forest garden thatâ??s open to all who live in Canberra.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 9:55 PM -
See-change www.see-change.org.auA community action group in Canberra on things related to making your life more sustainable.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:04 PM -
Southern Harvest NSW www.southernharvest.net.auAn educational and regional food association covering the Australian Capital Region. It runs farmers markets in Bungendore. There's courses on back-yard self-sufficiency and Permaculture Design Certificates (PDC).
Posted August 22, 2016 at 9:57 PM -
The Food Co-op foodco-opshop.com.auA not-for-profit food co-operative selling local, fresh, organic, sustainable, natural, fair trade, ethical, bulk and affordable products in Acton.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:05 PM -
The Urban Homesteading Club (Canberra) https://www.facebook.com/groups/theurbanhomesteadingclub/A Facebook forum for advice and discussion on what???s growing in your garden. Also hold monthly meet ups.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:07 PM -
Urban Agriculture Australia www.urbanagriculture.org.auA collaborative community group for urban-based food farming groups. Great urban agriculture fact sheets available.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:09 PM
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Further resources located in other parts of Australia.
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Melliodora holmgren.com.au/melliodoraDavid Holmgren's website. Includes books and resources for sale as well as property information.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:16 PM -
PermaBlitz Melbourne www.permablitz.net/The founders of PermaBlitz.
Posted August 26, 2009 at 5:24 PM -
PIP magazine www.pipmagazine.com.auAustralian permaculture magazine published twice a year.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:16 PM -
Sustainable Gardening Australia www.sgaonline.org.auGreat newsletters, fact sheets and garden groups (PODs).
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:14 PM -
Tagari Publications www.tagari.com/homeBill Molison's website. Good resource for upcoming courses, properties for sale, job oppertunities and to purchase books and DVD's on Permaculture.
Posted August 29, 2010 at 3:55 PM -
The Permaculture Research Institute of Australia permaculture.org.au/The premier website for everything Permaculture based. Fantastic
Posted August 29, 2010 at 3:39 PM -
Very Edible Gardens www.veryediblegardens.comFact sheets, courses, and books. Also garden design, based in Melbourne.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:15 PM
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Where to get a professional permaculture design.
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Canberra Permaculture Design canberrapermaculturedesign.com.auPosted July 5, 2013 at 12:18 AM -
The Sustainable Gardener www.thesustainablegardener.com.au/Garden design and maintenance services.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:23 PM
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Material resources, such as landscaping, gardening and DIY supplies...
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ACT Recycling www.actrecycling.com.au/Accepts products for recycling includes bricks, concrete, timber, rocks, cleanfill, plastics, metal, cardboard etc???
Posted October 9, 2010 at 1:38 PM -
Bruceworks www.bruceworks.com.au/Bulk landscaping products in Pialligo.
Posted October 9, 2010 at 1:34 PM -
Canberra Sand and Gravel www.csg.space/Landscaping products in Mitchell and Hume.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:21 PM -
Corkhill Bros www.corkhillbros.com.au/Bulk landscaping supplies from soil to mulch, also provide a green waste drop off area. In Symonston and Mitchell.
Posted October 9, 2010 at 1:37 PM -
Cool Country Natives www.coolcountrynatives.com.auStock a range of native plants suitable for Canberra's climate.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:22 PM -
FAW Building & Rural Supplies www.faw.com.au/FAW Building & Rural Supplies is Canberra's leading independent building supply company. Our rural Division can supply you with all your farm and livestock requirements, however big or small.
Posted October 8, 2010 at 2:51 AM -
Gumtree www.gumtree.com.auAll sorts of second-hand items and some for free all over Australia.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:24 PM -
Heritage Nursery www.heritagenursery.com.auPlant nursery selling edible and ornamental plants in Yarralumla. Also stock Digger's Club seeds.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:25 PM -
The Green Shed www.thegreenshed.net.auSells a large variety of second-hand goods at bargain prices. Also accepts unwanted household and garden items. In Mitchell, Symonston and Civic.
Posted August 22, 2016 at 10:26 PM -
Tinderry Herbs www.tinderrymountainherbs.com.au/Posted September 5, 2013 at 1:25 AM -
Wholesale Sleeper Company wsleeper.com.au/Bulk landscaping products in Queanbeyan.
Posted October 9, 2010 at 1:33 PM
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