As part of a homestead, lots of people want to be as self sufficient as possible with their food. But how do we do this? This episode explores how to plan for MAX food production and high yields.

This week we chat about our personal vision statements and our WHY's. This is so important because we (and who we live with) are the core of our homestead or property - This is our Zone 00 and Zone 0. We chat further about what "zones" are and why they are so important. What is your vision and do you come back to it when planning? Have you considered your zones within your land and beyond?

As always we give you an update on our gardens, up Alysse's way the rain has finally stoped and she is back in the garden. Meanwhile at Jo’s, the animals are the topic of conversation. 

This week we have our first RETURN guest, the very knowledgeable Will from Maplewood Permaculture.  

We chat about Site sector analysis. When to do it in the planning process, why it is necessary, what insight it gives us and more importantly what t include on a site sector Analysis.

Maplewood Sun Calculator for Site Sector Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBnWn0-BzIM

https://www.suncalc.org

https://www.findmyshadow.com

To learn more about Will’s other offerings head to Maplewood’s Permacultures instagram or Facebook  OR their website for the courses. 

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https://www.instagram.com/maplewoodpermaculture/ 

https://www.facebook.com/maplewoodpermaculturefarm

Have you ever wondered about herbalism?

This week we chat to Amanda from Rockpile Off-grid Homestead YouTube Chanel and also Australian Homesteader Community Facebook page. Listen to her story starting as a tradie then transitioning to working from home and being on the land.

She is a wealth of knowledge on all things homesteading and we have enjoyed watching her property develop and grow through her channel.

Links mentioned:

Australian Homesteaders Community FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/australianhomesteaders

Rockpile Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@ROCKPILEOffgridHomestead

Geoff Lawton YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverPermaculture

Self sufficient me - Mark  : https://www.youtube.com/@Selfsufficientme

Jess roots and refuge farm: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsandRefugeFarm

Homesteadenomics: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadonomics

Weedy Garden:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeedyGarden

Australian Medicinal Herbs: https://australianmedicinalherbs.com.au/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9IayBhBJEiwAVuc3fsOsnYsDWqdd3-s6H_QXiOcld2F7r9rVt5sVevpLn2OWJOCMs7H5gxoCbYEQAvD_BwE

Join us this week to start thinking about plastic free July. Alysse gives 10 of her tips and simple swaps for you to consider implementing this July (and into the future!) 

We would love to hear any of your swaps or tips for plastic free July too. Shoot us a comment or join our Facebook page the Practical Permaculture community to chat more. 

Online Bulk food:

https://wildandwastefree.net/collections

This week we chat to Lachie from Tree frog Permaculture. He was such joy and happy dude. We talked about what he does, how he came to be in his line of work, his passion for his garden is infectious! We talk city gardens and his dreams for urban shared garden space in Newcastle (NSW).

A fun, light hearted chat join us as we have a yarn with Lachie.

Water harvesting is soooo simple anyone can do it and it's not just for those with land. Join Jo this week as she shares a few very simple ways of harvesting water for the garden or for other uses.

Join us for a chat on Practical Permaculture Podcast with the amazing Hannah Molony (ABC presenter, Author and epic gardener), where we break down permaculture beyond just gardening and dive into its holistic lifestyle vibes.

From redefining activism as caring, to exploring indigenous wisdom and community bonds. We chat about her cool new projects the Flower Power Project.

Hannah also spills the beans on teaching permaculture, empowering individuals, and embracing authenticity.

We love her final advice about "putting the edge effect in the middle" and being your most authentic self.

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