Permaculture Central Coast
We are an enthusiastic group of volunteers that work together to encourage more people on the NSW Central Coast to learn, practice and teach permaculture.
We want to inspire people everywhere to get more permaculture happening on the ground.
What is permaculture
Meg McGowan defines Permaculture as an ethically based design pattern for creating integrated systems that rebuild ecological health while providing for the needs of people and all other life.
Alternatively, see What Permaculture isn’t.
Latest news
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine…or Sew I Was Reminded Yesterday
At the Permaculture Festival of Workshops gathering, I was fortunate to be asked to give a talk on fabrics, stitching, and mending. For many years, I have saved tiny scraps of fabric that others may find less than useful.
Fireflies in my heart
What goes through your mind when you spot some unfamiliar weeds in your garden? Do you have an instinct to eradicate, or do you take a breath and wonder where these all fit and what useful outcome you may be able to create?
Tulsi! May I call you “a tadpole plant”?
Do you have an edible plant that quietly thrives despite neglect, high humidity, heat, and less-than-perfect soil? I certainly do. As I scanned through my garden this morning, one plant stood out again and again — Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Principles, strategies, elements and why they are a moveable feast
It’s common during permaculture courses for some students to become a bit frustrated with the loose nature of the permaculture model.
Upcoming events
Craft-Teas
Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall
The benefits of bees
Bill Sohier Park Community hall
Craft-Teas
Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall
Craft-Teas
Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall
PCC Hat
The first batch of PCC Hats are ready now. $20.00 each.
An initial batch of 20 hats is being sewn now. These hats will be available at the regular PCC Gatherings.
Group photo by Leisa Cox