2016 – that’s a wrap!
2016 was big. And I mean BIG! We had over 24 blitzes and permabees throughout the year, 2 seed dating events, 4 movie nights, 4 guild sessions, almost 600 people volunteeer for the various blitzes,...
Author: Adrian O'Hagan
How to grow 300kg of veg in the ‘burbs
Permablitz’s very own Kat Lavers has recently won the Home and Garden category in local Sustainability Awards. She built the garden, nicknamed The Plummery, due to her love of fresh food and said its success was based on its permaculture design which uses minimal resources for growing produce.
A Christmas lunch with a difference
Christmas is the time for spending time with family and loved ones. But what if you find yourself in a situation where there is no family or friends to share this with? This can be a particularly depressing time of the year for such people but this year, there’s somewhere to go…
Permablitzin’ on Radio National
Last weekend three Permablitz organisers from across Australia joined Radio National’s Michael Williams on Blueprint for Living, where we spoke about what exactly a Permablitz is.
These roosters needs some lovin!
Kim has not one, but two lovely four-month old pure-breed Barnevelder roosters to give away, and they’re young and virile and ready for some lovin!
Helping your possessions stand the test of time with Repair Cafés
Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things (together). Michelle recently started one in inner-west Melbourne and chats with us about its many benefits for individuals and communities alike
Permablitz is looking for a new Collective member!
Permablitz is currently looking for someone to take on the esteemed Innie role – could this be you? The Innie is the lifeblood of the Collective – they respond to emails and help organise blitzes by...
Planting out the suburbs and eating fresh
Each time a permablitz takes place we are reminded of the importance of growing our own food – whether that be for seasonal veggies or a food forest…
Fresh food a-plenty with The Growing Abundance Project
The Growing Abundance Project encourages a strong local food economy by promoting local farmers and reducing food waste. Their promotion of food security and healthy foods has hit home, and they’re only getting started!
Permablitz #190 – Brunswick West Food Forest
The West Brunswick Food Forest blitz was lots of fun for people of all ages – and everyone was keen to learn new skills, make new friends and care for the community food forest.
