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8 Jun	Edible Weeds Walk Merri Creek (exact location TBC), from 11:00 AM A fascinating walk in the park with Adam Grubb, co-author of The Weed Forager's Handbook

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We help you create edible ecosystems, providing for human needs while caring for the planet and its marvellous creatures. Also here @veg_wicking_beds

🌱 Attention Yarra City Council residents! Anoth

🌱 Attention Yarra City Council residents! Another round of veggie boxes are ready to hit the streets. If you’re not from Yarra, nudge your local council and mention Very Edible Gardens sent you!

♻️ These Replas recycled plastic veggie boxes, transformed by Very Edible Gardens into water-efficient wicking beds, require less maintenance and water. They’re perfect for Melbourne’s sporadic bursts of intense summer heat, keeping your plant roots in an optimally moist zone below the surface.

🥦 Wicking beds are fantastic for a variety of annual and perennial veggies. We love seeing the diverse plants Carlton North, Fitzroy, and Clifton Hill residents are choosing to grow!

📚 Want to dive deeper into wicking beds or explore our installation services and DIY kits delivered right to your door? Check the link in our bio or visit our website at www.wickingbeds.com.au for instructional guides and easy ordering!

#YarraCityCouncil #VeryEdibleGardens #Replas #UrbanGardening #WickingBeds #Melbourne

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🕺Meet Adam Grubb: co-founder of Very Edible Gar

🕺Meet Adam Grubb: co-founder of Very Edible Gardens, accomplished permaculture designer, educator, author, edible weeds guru, master home brewer, and an all-around loveable bloke. This July, Adam will be teaching our next Permaculture Design Course, alongside Kat Lavers and a host of special guests. 🌱✨

🌿 Adam has transformed countless urban backyards into lush, edible gardens through VEG and the Permablitz initiative. His books, "The Weed Forager's Handbook" and "The Art of Frugal Hedonism," have inspired thousands and collectively reached an impressive milestone of 100,000 copies sold.

🌼 Known for his enthusiasm for understanding both natural and built systems, Adam dives deep into subjects that range from eye-opening to offbeat—always intriguing.

🍅 With their passion for carbon-conscious living, Adam and Kat are set to deliver an exceptional learning experience. Their combined expertise, hands-on skills, and dedication to education make this course a must-attend event.

📖 So, what's in the PDC? Adam and Kat will guide you through the intricacies of reading the landscape—from climate and geology to water flow, tree systems, soils, cropping, gardening strategies, small animal systems, and community resilience. You’ll learn to articulate your own context and understand the dynamics of your surroundings to design for a more abundant future.

📆 The course starts July 1st at various inspiring locations in and around Melbourne.

🚀 Places are limited and filling up fast! Don’t miss out on learning from two of Melbourne’s most admired permaculturists and educators.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register and discover what Adam, Kat, and the PDC can offer you!

#PermacultureDesign #PermacultureDesignCourse #SustainableLiving #EdibleGardening #VeryEdibleGardens #VEGPDC2024 #PDC2024 #AdamGrubb #KatLavers

🍂🌦️ As Melbourne settles into the gentle r

🍂🌦️ As Melbourne settles into the gentle rhythm of mild autumn days and cooler nights, it's the perfect time to enjoy the changing colours of the season and get a little closer to nature in our gardens.

🌧️ With recent showers blessing us with much-needed moisture, our garden soils are holding onto water a bit better, reducing the need for frequent watering. This month, remember to adjust your automated watering systems to reflect the cooler temperatures and increased soil moisture retention. 🌿

🍁 It's also an ideal time to start collecting those beautiful fallen leaves, which can be turned into compost or versatile leaf mould for your garden. What is considered, by some, a messy by-product of autumn can be considered garden gold for many in the know.🔄

🌱🌱 In your veggie patches, consider succession planting to keep your garden producing well into the cooler months. Now is also great for planting a variety of perennial herbs like rosemary, thyme, and mint, which not only thrive with less attention but can really perk up your autumn dishes. 🍲

🐞 Managing pests naturally is also on the agenda; before reaching for any sprays, try the old pick and squish method for immediate pest control. Enhance this by planting flowers that attract beneficial predators to help maintain a healthy balance in your garden. 🌼

Check out our list of what to plant in May for Melbourne's unique climate. Embrace these mild autumn days by preparing your garden for the months ahead, and for more tips and tricks, don't forget to visit our website, the link is in our bio.

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🌿 Very Edible Gardens’ Permaculture Design Ce

🌿 Very Edible Gardens’ Permaculture Design Certificate isn't just educational—it's a transformative journey that can redefine your perspective on the world 🌍. This engaging and fun learning experience offers a robust framework for thriving on a changing Earth, teaching you invaluable skills to heal damaged landscapes while sustainably fulfilling your own needs.

✨ What Can You Expect?

🤲 Hands-on Experience: Dive into real-world permaculture design practices and get your hands dirty with practical, garden-building skills.

🌏 Fresh Insights: Discover strategies for working with nature to cultivate edible abundance and restore vitality to damaged landscapes.

🌱 Resilience Skills: Equip yourself with the knowledge to thrive in a changing world, adapting your home and community environments sustainably.

🌼 Be part of something bigger: Embrace permaculture principles to improve not just your garden, but your entire approach to life and community.

👫 Lifelong Connections: Forge deep connections with like-minded individuals who are just as passionate about making a difference.

📅 When:

Spend one intensive week in Melbourne from July 1-7, followed by four enriching fortnightly weekends, including overnight trips that explore both urban and rural permaculture principles.

📍Where:

Initially located at the Pavilion School, Preston, and other inspiring locations across Melbourne then embarking on field trips to various demonstration sites including Melliodora, Fryers Forest Eco Village, Yandoit Farm and more!

👥Who:

Taught by the accomplished designers and educators, Kat Lavers and Adam Grubb with special appearances by David Holmgren, Su Dennett, Joel Meadows and others, this course promises an unparalleled learning experience.

🚀Ready to Begin?👉 Dive into this life-changing adventure. For more information and to join, check the link in our bio or visit pdc.veryediblegardens.com.au

#PermacultureDesignCourse #PermacultureDesign #SustainableLiving #PermacultureEducation #VeryEdibleGardens

🌟 VEG is overjoyed to welcome the remarkable pe

🌟 VEG is overjoyed to welcome the remarkable permaculturist Kat Lavers as a co-teacher for our next Permaculture Design Course. 🌱 Kat has been living and breathing urban permaculture at her property, “The Plummery,” in Northcote for the last 15 years. Her work has been featured on Gardening Australia and in Happen Films, David Holmgren's RetroSuburbia, Pip and Earth Garden magazines, just to name a few.

🌼 Kat not only lives and documents her journey on the home front, but she is also well-accomplished in her 9 to 5 as an incredible designer, educator, and facilitator, through both a council role and her own freelance business.

🌿 Join Kat, Adam Grubb, and a bunch of leading permaculture movers and shakers for one week in July, from the 1st to the 7th, followed by four fortnightly weekends, including overnight trips exploring urban and rural permaculture wonders. End the course in early spring, empowered and ready to transform your garden and life!

📍 Located at the Pavilion School in East Preston, Melbourne, and visiting inspiring sites around the city and rural areas.

🌟 Special guests include David Holmgren, Su Dennett, Joel Meadows, and more!

💪 Be empowered to make decisions, big and small, and feel a sense of hope for the future in an ever-changing climate and world.

👀 Visit our website to learn more about the course. Follow the link in the bio or search Google for VEG PDC.

🔗 https://pdc.veryediblegardens.com.au/

#PermacultureDesignCourse #PermacultureDesign #Permaculture #KatLavers #VeryEdibleGardens

Eight years ago, the journey began when Very Edibl

Eight years ago, the journey began when Very Edible Gardens' very own Dan Palmer embarked on an Adaptive Design process for the remarkable families at Mayberry in Woodend, Victoria. This endeavour led to major improvements, including driveway realignment, the creation of dams and drainage systems, and the planting of an impressive variety of trees—from local natives to several types of oaks. 🌳

Fast forward to this today, and the landscape has dramatically transformed: the dams are full and teeming with life, and the trees ambitiously reach for the sky, a testament to all involved. Amidst this thriving ecosystem, we've just enhanced Mayberry further by installing 10 wicking beds, complete with bench seats and top capping, creating a vibrant space for family and community gatherings. These wicking beds revolutionize cultivation, allowing for year-round growth without the hassle of the resilient grasses that previously hindered market garden efforts. Moreover, they simplify watering and significantly reduce water usage compared to traditional in-ground methods. 💧🌱

We're eagerly hoping a fire drum will be the next addition, making it the ultimate garden gathering spot. 🔥

How did we arrive at this point? Each project begins with a design visit, allowing us to fully understand the client's vision and the site's specifics. This ensures the layout and sizing are perfectly aligned. Following this, we draft detailed CAD drawings to accurately convey the design plan, guaranteeing seamless communication before we arrive on site. Then, after sourcing the finest Cypress Macrocarpa available, we set to work transforming the space into your new garden oasis. 📐🌿

Dreaming of creating your own garden oasis? Reach out to schedule a design visit, and let's turn that dream into reality. 💭🌺

Curious about our wicking beds? Whether you're interested in our full installation service or our more budget-friendly DIY kits, discover all you need to know by visiting our dedicated site at www.wickingbeds.com.au. 🛠️🌼 Follow the links in our bio.

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Ever wondered how to naturally boost your garden's

Ever wondered how to naturally boost your garden's soil health? 🌱 Green manure or cover crops could be just what you need!

Planting cover crops means sowing specific plants 🌼 in your garden beds during their fallow periods (the breaks between main crops). These plants bring several key benefits to your soil:

🌿 Increased Nitrogen: Legumes, like peas and beans, "fix" nitrogen from the air, enriching the soil for future plants.

🌾Improved Soil Structure: Varieties such as mustard and ryegrass contribute organic matter, enhancing drainage and aeration.

☀️ Weed Suppression: A robust cover crop provides shade over the soil, discouraging weed growth.

Enhanced Biodiversity: Flowering cover crops draw in beneficial insects, including pollinators, to your garden. 🐝🦋

Cover crops can be chopped and dropped, dug into the soil or tractored down using chooks to really give your system a boost. 🐔

What's in an Autumn cover crop mix? Common choices include peas, broad beans, mustard, vetch, buckwheat, clover, ryegrass, and more. Most local seed suppliers will have a seasonal mix ready to go or you can blend your own.

Have you integrated cover crops into your gardening practice? We'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments below. 💬

For more gardening insights and tips, check out our website. 🌿

#GardeningTips #CoverCrops #GreenManure #SoilHealth #Permaculture #VeryEdibleGardens #Melbourne

Two years ago, Very Edible Gardens embarked on an

Two years ago, Very Edible Gardens embarked on an exciting journey with Toyota and Green Options to establish a one-of-a-kind community garden at their Centre of Excellence in Altona. As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability, they enlisted us to design, build, and plant 18 large wicking beds. These included a combination of beds with our dressed top capping and integrated bench seats to create a functional and inviting gathering space for staff as well as a lush resource for their on-site kitchen. 🌱 🍽️

The majority of the garden was planted with a diverse selection of seasonal vegetables destined for the kitchen. The central beds with bench seating featured perennial vegetables, herbs, and flowers specifically chosen to attract and support beneficial insects and pollinators. 🐝🌼

We also had the privilege of running two successful gardening workshops on-site to empower staff with the knowledge of when to pick and how to manage their new garden. Their internal gardening club invites staff to be a part of the garden and at last check, boasted well over 30 members. 🌻

Toyota has plans to keep the space evolving. This includes composting kitchen waste back into the garden and utilizing rainwater collected on-site to fill the beds. The whole project aims to achieve a closed-loop system, turning waste into food and becoming as self-reliant as possible. 🔄

This initiative by Toyota is truly inspirational. It demonstrates how large businesses can make a significant impact towards a more sustainable and food-secure future, providing a valuable amenity for their staff in the process. 🌏

Want Very Edible Gardens to be involved in your next project? We can scale our wicking bed, landscaping services, and educational offerings to any size. Discover more about what we can do for you at www.veryediblegardens.com.au

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