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Permaculture SA is a non-profit group inspiring South Australians to live sustainably through permaculture design.

Together, we’re creating local solutions, regenerative communities and thriving ecosystems for a better future.

12/06/2026

Over the past couple years I've been really cranking out the sourdough bread workshops and wanted to share some observations I've made about the lovely world of sourdough.

For a long time bread has been seen as a commodity food item and humans keep finding new ways to crank out bread faster and faster (and also make it last longer).

On the contrary Sourdough bread is often thrown into the "oh that's a lot of effort" or "I don't have the time for that".

I actually reckon as a society we need to embrace the lengthier sourdough process and open up to the slow-food nature that comes with good bread.

The recipe I teach at my workshop goes through a long cold fermentation process which can go from overnight for 2+ days. As the dough slowly matures in the fridge it develops a nice sour tang and a beautiful crumb.

I teach this recipe because, with a little bit of planning you can put the loaves on your time when it suits to make and bake rather than a meticulous down to the hour recipe.

Funnily enough I've noticed sourdough is all about getting your planning in advance right a couple days before you want your bread, which goes against the grain (pun intended) of our fast paced society where we want everything instantly.

The main show of sourdough is the live culture sourdough "starter" which is basically a wild ye**ty flour-water paste that grows and shrinks after it's been fed. Starters if they're kept alive can last generations and can easily multiplied from one table spoon to kilos of sourdough starter.

If you know how to bake sourdough then go give a loaf to a friend who might be keen to learn, share them your recipe and split off some sourdough starter for them. If that's not an option then yeah come to one of my workshops and I'll show you the ropes + some starter 😁.

This breadvolution starts with us! Breadyyy settt gooooo!!

TLDR:
Baking sourdough bread is great and you should give it a go. Bake extra loaves for friends and pass on sourdough starter 😁. Share what ya got ❤️

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Thanks to our social media volunteer Kym Ormond for this great post.

08/06/2026

Thermal mass or insulation? Knowing the difference can help you manage your home and keep it warmer in winter (and cooler in summer).

Do you have any favourite winter warming tips?

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Thanks to our social media volunteers Dani and Sam aka Folk of all Trades for this great video.

07/06/2026

Twelve of us recently gathered at Douglas Scrub to immerse ourselves in the landscape, get a feel for the venue and work through the logistics for the upcoming ✨ South Australian Permaculture Convergence! ✨

Camping overnight and waking to the sounds of kookaburras and the songs of superb fairy-wrens, we couldn't have asked for a better experience.

We all fell in love with the place and left feeling even more excited for what's to come in October.

Join us for two days of collaborative learning, skill-sharing and connection. Curious as to what might unfold? Think -- permaculture knowledge, gardening, sustainable housing, practical hands-on skills, inspiring conversations, joyful contributions, music, bushwalking, celebration.... and so much more.

If you'd like to join us, head to the ticket page to learn more about the program, venue and ticket options. We can't wait to gather with you there!

Find ticket information and event details here: permaculturesa.org.au/convergence

25/05/2026

The vineyard feeds the compost, and the compost feeds the vineyard 🍇>>🌿

What is left after grape harvest becomes the beginning of something new. We use a simple and effective compost method to turn our winery waste into living soil.

Grape marc — the skins, seeds, and stems —is mixed with wood chips from our arborist friend and cow poo from our neighbour’s cows, to create a thriving hot compost system. After turning, transforming, and resting, the compost is returned to feed the vines, orchards, and veggie gardens, building soil health and plant resilience.

A simple reminder from nature:
there is no waste in a well-designed system.

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Thanks to our social media volunteers Sophie and James Erskine aka Jauma Wine for this great video.

22/05/2026

Have you ever wanted to learn how to weave your own basket using plant materials from your own garden?

Join the incredibly talented Chris Banks, along with a small bunch of people from the permaculture community, for a lovely and relaxed day of weaving. Beginners welcome!

There are only a few spots left and tickets are strictly limited.

Sunday 7 June
10am - 3pm
Willunga

Click the link in the comments below for more information 💚

17/05/2026

This event is for everyone - whether you have something to offer or are simply eager to learn from others.

With two big days of skill-sharing, option for three nights of accommodation (camping or shared dorms), and all meals included in your ticket, this event will be a time to unwind, connect, learn new skills, be inspired by new ideas and have a whole lot of fun in the beautiful Douglas Scrub camp ground on Kaurna Yerta.

Everything you will want to know about this super exciting event can be found on our website linked below, and in the detailed FAQs.

Book your tickets now: permaculturesa.org.au/convergence

15/05/2026

Morag Gamble, internationally acclaimed Australian permaculture educator, author, and designer, has organised an online 6-day festival featuring 40 inspiring thinkers, doers and creatives from around the world exploring wild and kind ideas!

Hear Charlie Mgee & Brenna Quinlan talking about permaculture artivism, Hannah Maloney talking about why we garden, and Rob Hopkins on his latest book, How to fall in love with the future, and so much more!

Starting next Wednesday. Recordings of sessions will be made available to those who register. See link in the comments below for more details. This event is being made possible through the gift economy.

13/05/2026

🏡WHY DID I BUY A CRAPPY OLD TRUST HOUSE? 🏡

In the crazy world that was post-Covid 2023, I came across this humble 70m2, two-bedroom cottage, perched atop a 530m2 blank canvas with just one lone blue gum. But all I kept hearing was “it’s just a crappy Trust house; it’s ugly, red brick, too old, too small, a maisonette; it needs too much work; Can you knock it down?; or the real estate classic - “its just land value, you could easily fit two or three on here”.

And that’s when I knew this 1951 former Housing Trust shell was being completely overlooked.

Sure, it needed a few cosmetic touch-ups. But I saw its true value - in its beauty, its history, its charm…and its POTENTIAL . I played along, quietly hiding all of my renovation ideas.

“Value in the marginal” as they say - and this place was the definition.

A compact, manageable sized house with a comparatively big yard, double brick, large shed, protected by neighbouring trees, on a quiet street and bordered by other gardeners. And the birds, oh my, the birds - 23 species so far to be exact.

Internally - gorgeous original floorboards, an unused fireplace, great morning & evening light (when I need it most) and amazing ventilation. But it was the 50m span of north facing garden that was the main draw card.

It meant loads of space to grow food, entertain, relax, watch wildlife and share with the neighbours across the 5ft fences. Its age and scale was its greatest gift… perfectly manageable, personal, imperfect…

it would force me to simplify my lifestyle and offered so many chances to practice and learn new skills, fostering my own self reliance. I could implement changes gradually as my resources allowed and let the space naturally evolve over time without striving for a false sense of perfection.

Swipe for summary of principles ➡️➡️

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Thanks to our social media volunteer Beau aka Barefoot Creative for this great post.

12/05/2026

For this convergence we are trying something radically different.

Tickets go on sale at the end of the week...

For now, learn more at our website and get ready to book your spot!

permaculturesa.org.au/convergence

09/05/2026

Next Sunday you can visit Folk of all Trades Dani and Sam’s beautiful and functional permaculture home in the Aldinga Arts Ecovillage!

Receive a guided tour and be inspired by the application of permaculture principles throughout their home and across their garden.

This event is part of the national Sustainable House Day.

Bookings essential ☀️

Link to more information in the comments below 👇

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