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December edible plant guide for the NSW Central Coast
What vegetable, herb or fruit to plant in December. Planting tips. The Three-Sisters method in the vegetable garden.
Online Plant ID
Brett explains how to use a free website to identify plants online
Cup Cake beds
Hey Meg, how come you mound up the cup cake beds like that, and where do you buy your soil?
Seed Sprouters
With Spring on the way a key advantage of a seed sprouter is its ability to speed up the growing process
Local Food Guide – 2025
At the Edible Garden Trail and Permaculture Central Coast, we’re all about growing food, but we know that no garden can be an island. While it’s incredibly rewarding to grow your own, we understand the challenge of trying to meet all your needs through gardening...
Plastics: Knowing Your Enemy in Permaculture
In permaculture, we strive for sustainable systems that work with nature, not against it. Understanding the materials we use, especially pervasive ones like plastic, is crucial. So, let's delve into what plastic truly is and why it's often more foe than friend in our sustainable pursuits.
Making Sourdough Pasta
My new favourite thing to do with excess sourdough starter: make pasta!
A Short History of Beginning Permaculture Central Coast
By Lorraine Hawdon Did you know that the first iteration of Permaculture Central Coast began in 1992? I have recently come across most of our newsletters from September 1992 - July 1999. Chatting with Sandi Eyles, she suggested an article about this history may be...
Plastic Free Cable Ties
Since Plastic-free July is nearly on us I thought we could look at ways to start to reduce plastic waste. On of the greatest inventions in many peoples eyes are the zip lock plastic ties.
Salt-Tolerant Plants for Coastal Gardens
The Central Coast, with its diverse climates and microclimates, faces a common challenge: salt exposure.
