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Practical Permaculture | Gardening and Intentional Living

Alysse Gallagher
Practical Permaculture | Gardening and Intentional Living
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  • Homesteading in Hard Times: Growing Food, Forests & Self-Sufficiency with Alex
    Want to test your water?Get $50! off your first comprehensive water test at ⁠⁠mywaterscore.com.au⁠⁠ with code "PRACTICAL" visit the site here: http://bit.ly/44osI54Tuck yourself into a shady spot or stroll through the garden — today we’re heading to the Northern Rivers to hear how one homesteader is turning challenge into abundance. 🌳🫖In this episode of The Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse connects with Alex, a passionate homesteader and agroforestry advocate, about her journey transforming a drought- and bushfire-affected block into a thriving, diverse ecosystem.From the early days of traditional veggie gardening to the deep dive into tree-based systems, Alex shares how climate challenges sparked a shift in mindset — and planting method. The two dive into the real-life learning curve of growing food in changing conditions, and how biodiversity and self-sufficiency became cornerstones of Alex’s permaculture path.You’ll hear about:🌱 Transitioning from garden beds to agroforestry🔥 Building resilience after drought and fire🌿 The joy (and nourishment) of foraging and wild foods🐓 Integrating animals into the ecosystem🌾 Seasonal eating, edible weeds, and growing with the land🌳 Alex’s work at Daley’s Nursery and her favourite food forest picks🤝 Why community, education, and connection matter more than everWhether you’re deep in your own permaculture project or just starting to dig in, this episode is packed with grounded wisdom, lived experience, and the kind of inspiration that gets your hands back in the soil.Connect with Alex:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreamsofgreenWebsite: https://dreamsofgreen.com.au/FREE Consult: bit.ly/dreamsofgreenAcknowledgement-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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  • Publishing with Purpose: Robyn Rosenfeldt on Life, Land & Pip Magazine
    Want to test your water? Get $50! off your first comprehensive water test at ⁠⁠mywaterscore.com.au⁠⁠ with code "PRACTICAL" 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.Grab a cuppa and settle in — we’re diving into the roots of one of permaculture’s most beloved publications. 🌱📖In this episode of The Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse sits down with Robyn Rosenfeldt, founder and editor of Pip Magazine. Robyn shares the inspiring story of how Pip came to life, weaving together her passion for storytelling, sustainable living, and the everyday realities of parenting.Together, they explore the challenges of balancing a growing magazine with family life, what it means to live permaculture beyond the garden, and how community and care are at the heart of both publishing and parenting. Robyn also opens up about the importance of self-care, staying grounded, and dreaming big — including future plans for Pip, from online courses to in-person events.You’ll hear about:📰 The origin story of Pip Magazine🌿 How permaculture principles support life at home and at work👩‍👧 Navigating motherhood while growing a meaningful business🌍 The role of media in building sustainable, connected communities📚 What’s next for Pip — and how you can get involvedWhether you're raising kids, veggies, or ideas, this episode is packed with real talk and inspiration to keep you growing.Connect with Robyn; https://www.instagram.com/pipmagazineau/ Pip magazineKeywordsPip Magazine, permaculture, sustainable living, motherhood, gardening, community, Australian magazine, food production, eco-friendly, parenting
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  • Starting at the Beginning with Hampus. What Does a Permaculture Newbie’s Journey Look Like?
    Check out Botanical Bazaar festival here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Rsvdfl⁠The Gold Coast's Premier Gardening and Sustainable living festival August 2nd and 3rd. In this episode of The Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse chats with the ever-thoughtful Hampus — a Swedish sportsman-turned-permaculture enthusiast who swapped snow for sun and now digs deep (literally!) into the soils of the Hunter Valley, Australia.Together, they explore what it’s like to begin the permaculture journey from scratch: think backyard experiments, kid-powered composting, and big dreams of off-grid living. Hampus shares his path from athlete to earth steward, how moving across the globe sparked a new connection to the land, and why teaching kids to grow food is one of the most radical acts we can do.Connect with Hampus:Instagram: @hampustheorganicgardenerWebsite: www.hampustheorganicgardener.comWe 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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  • Ditch the plasterboard — we’re diving into hempcrete building 🏡🌿 The Simple patch I Ashleigh and Jarrod Wingham NSW
    Check out Botanical Bazaar festival here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Rsvdfl⁠The Gold Coast's Premier Gardening and Sustainable living festival August 2nd and 3rd. 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.Show notes:In this episode of The Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse sits down with the inspiring duo Ashleigh and Jarrod, who left the city, lived in a tent (WHILE PREGNANT!) to build a cozy, eco-conscious  built with hempcrete! (Spoiler alert —  it’s amazing.)Join us for a chat about their journey through the highs and lows of building a sustainable home from the ground up. Navigating building codes and pushing for their non negotiable items (double glazing) Ashleigh and Jarrod share how they turned their permaculture principles into practical, livable reality — one step at a time.Expect real talk about:🌱 Why they ditched the conventional path for a greener one🏗️ The world of hempcrete and climate-smart design🚽 What it really takes to manage waste sustainably🎓 Their passion for teaching others through tours and workshopsWhether you're dreaming of a sustainable build or just love a good back-to-the-land story, this episode will leave you fired up and full of ideas for building a home — and a life — that works with nature, not against it.Connect with Ashleigh and Jarrod: www.thesimplepatch.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thesimplepatch/
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  • Free range living at its best with Pascale and Troy
    Check out Botanical Bazaar festival here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Rsvdfl⁠The Gold Coast's Premier Gardening and Sustainable living festival August 2nd and 3rd. Grab your farm boots we are heading west! In this episode of The Practical Permaculture Podcast, Alysse sits down with Pascale and Troy — a dynamic duo who swapped sailing the WORLD for life as full-time land stewards in South West WA. From navigating waves to wranglinggoats, their journey into homesteading is packed with wisdom, grit, and a whole lot of heart.Together, they dive into the realities of regenerative living: managing animals, milking goats, and using pigs to transform weedy pastures into lush grazing land. It’s not just about food — it’s about ethics, community, and learning howto work with the land instead of against it.You’ll learn:🐐 Why goats are the MVPs of weed control🐖 How pigs can help regenerate pasture — and what it’s like to process your own meat🥛 What it takes to dive into small-scale dairy (hint: more patience than you think)🌽 How their approach to food preservation has changed over time🫶The joys and challenges of raising animals with kids on the land🌏 Why caretaking land means more than just "owning" itWhether you’re dreaming of ditching the city or knee-deep in your own homestead project — this episode is a real, grounded look at sustainable farming, family life, and finding purpose through self-reliance.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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About Practical Permaculture | Gardening and Intentional Living

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.
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