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
2,200 year-old irrigation system still operating in Dujiangyan
In March, during our holidays in China, we visited the famous irrigation system at Dujiangyan in Sichuan province.
After more than 2 millennia, it still functions as the primary water source for a modern metropolis of 20 million people.
The Star of the Protein SHOW
Written by Joanne Cho, PCC Seed Bank Coordinator My meat-loving son moved back in last year. Before the family meal is ready, he often asks, “Any protein?” So, I’ve decided to do some research on “any protein.” I intend to find plant-based proteins that...
Bappir/ Bapier
I continued my research on ancient grains and breads this month and came across a recipe for Bappir/ Bapier. It dates from 2402 BC, Lagash. It is a 5000-year-old Sumerian bread recipe using barley grain.
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.
Upcoming events
Craft-Teas
Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall
Joanne’s Fountaindale Permablitz
Joanne’s home
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