PERMABLITZ COMES TO SYDNEY 

A week of rain on either side cleared to make way for a beautiful sunny November Sunday, and Sydney’s first ever permablitz! The backyard of 87 Wigram Rd in Glebe was the scene, with waist high asthma weed and broken glass setting the challenge for the first arrivals (ah, inner city living!). None were put off however, with many diving straight in with pitch forks, shovels, gloves (of both the garden and sink variety) and even bare hands!  

Description of the day from host Lisa:

Drizzley rain for the first hour didn’t dampen the enthusiasm or spirits of the 18 Adults and 8 children who gathered on Sunday November 4th 2007 to participate in NZ’s very first Permablitz held in Whanganui.  Local newspaper advertising of the Permablitz attracted people from all ages and walks of life (most of whom had never met before!) We spent the afternoon: