Practical Permaculture with Alysse Gallagher.
Welcome to the practical permaculture podcast. Your weekly podcast dose of gardening, intentional living and all things permaculture, served with a side of fun and plenty of great conversations. Together we will dig into practical tips, chat with experts and explore ways to cultivate a more abundant sustainable life.
Recorded on Yaegl Country. We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land.
Growing Fruit Trees & Building Community Orchards with Susan
In this inspiring episode, Alysse sits down with Susan to explore the world of fruit trees and community gardening. Drawing from over 15 years of hands-on experience, Susan shares her journey of cultivating a thriving community orchard, offering practical advice on planting tips, pruning techniques, pest management, and promoting soil health.
Learn how cross-pollination affects fruit production, why grafting can expand your harvest, and how urban gardening spaces can support healthy ecosystems. Whether you're just getting started with a bare root tree or managing an established orchard, this episode delivers essential knowledge for both beginners and seasoned gardeners.
🌳 Key Takeaways:
Community gardening fosters connection, education, and sustainability.
Successful fruit tree care involves managing pests, diseases, and proper pruning.
Healthy soil is the foundation for strong tree growth and productivity.
Cross-pollination is vital for many fruit trees to produce abundant fruit.
Grafting allows multiple fruit varieties to grow on a single tree.
Start with good planning—location, tree type, and soil prep matter.
Community orchards thrive with shared support and long-term vision.
Growing fruit trees requires patience and consistent care.
🎧 Tune in now to gain expert insights and step-by-step guidance on building your own fruitful gardening journey—right in your backyard or shared community space!
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17 Jul 2025
Weeds and Wisdom: Jax (Proudfoot) on Growing a Syntropic Food Forest
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Ready to rethink gardening and your perspective of your land? Jax takes us on a wild, inspiring ride through the world of syntropic food forestry—where weeds are friends, storytelling connects us to plants, and local flora are the real MVPs. 🌿
We dig into:
✨ Why gardening is more about the journey than the harvest
🌾 How cultural heritage shapes our green spaces
🌱 The surprising role of weeds (they’re not the enemy!)
📖 The magic of storytelling in plant wisdom
📱 How to break free from social media perfection traps
💪 The real work (and joy!) of being a land steward
Whether you're growing a garden or just planting the seed of curiosity, this episode will root you deeper in nature and inspiration. 🌍💚
Connect with Jax
Instagram: Proudfoot.ff
YouTube: Proudfoot.foodforest
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Acknowledgement-We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience, and ensuring balance for future generations.
10 Jul 2025
How One Mum’s Idea is Fighting Food Waste and Building Community – Tianda from uForage
In this episode, we chat with Tianda, founder of the uForage and a busy mum on a mission to reshape how we share food. Tianda shares her journey as a parent and entrepreneur, and how witnessing food abundance in her own community sparked the idea for uForage — a platform designed to connect people through local produce, reduce food waste, and improve food security.
We dive into:
The challenges of food insecurity in modern communities
How the app helps users find and share local, wild, and surplus food
Why keeping the platform accessible and free is at the heart of its mission
Plans to expand with foraging education and preservation tips
The vision of building stronger, more sustainable food networks
Whether you're into sustainability, tech for good, or just curious how local food sharing works, this conversation will inspire you.
📝 Key Takeaways:
Tianda is a regular mum balancing family life and entrepreneurship
uForage is an app that connects people to local food sources
Inspired by the abundance many communities already have
Tackles food insecurity and food waste head-on
Categories include wild food, leftovers, and homegrown produce
Pay-what-you-can model ensures accessibility
Focused on community, education, and sustainability
Connect with Tianda https://uforage.com.au/ (https://uforage.com.au/) or https://www.instagram.com/uforageapp/ (https://www.instagram.com/uforageapp/)
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Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Acknowledgement-We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience, and ensuring balance for future generations.
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