Jason Sparrow

Shea Bee wrote:Hello fellow Australasians

I'm in SE Queensland, Lockyer Valley. Working towards the life-style i want with the skills I have. I've an acre and 1/2 that my partner and our pets call home. I have a fascination with plants and am a carpenter by trade.

Interested in talking about native coppicing, solar, and honestly most anything permaculture wise.

Pleased to meet you

Hi Shea,

I am in the Gold Coast area and should be heading through your area within the next few weeks.
I'm happy to talk Permaculture with you and maybe even call in and see your place on my way through or back if you wanted.  Feel free to email me here and we can exchange numbers.
Only if you want to.
Jason

Lance Box wrote:G'Day,

I am currently working on a PDC course with Geoff Lawton. Living on a mates property in Central Western Victoria, near Ararat.  Would love to chat with Permies in Victoria, and particularly with any in Central western area.

Hey Lance,

I am currently in Queensland but I grew up near Ararat.   I'm happy to have a chat if you like to see if I can help.  

Jason

I try not to refer to them as weeds now, but more weedy species.
When you think of weeds, it is worth looking at what the weed does. Cape weed for instance grows very well in areas that are low in calcium. Their deep tap root helps to bring calcium up to the surface which makes it available for other plants after it dies and breaks down.
I think understanding your weeds and perhaps look at them more as moving nutrients rather than "a weed" is beneficial.  Elements don't break down, but shift and move around.
If you feel they are robbing your soil of nutrients, then pull them as soon as possible.  If they are taking over, you need to get onto them before they seed. Just remember what you are pulling up has your nutrients, so you don't want to throw it away.
I hope this helps.

Paul Fookes wrote:

Jason Sparrow wrote:Hey mate,
I am a single guy in Brisbane currently and am very curious with what you want to achieve.  I have a certificate in horticulture and a diploma in permaculture.

Would be keen to chat.

Jason

Hi Jason,
Welcome to the Aussie thread. Not sure who your post is directed to, but here goes:
We live in central NSW and have been living off grid since 1986. Permies is a forum for learning, sharing, and understanding. I am looking forward to sharing your experiences.
Cheers
Paul

I Paul,
My email was directed at Steve, but I would also love to hear what you are doing also.
I often do road trips so I could possibly even pop in to see you.
How is the best way to get into contact with you?

Jason

Hey mate,
I am a single guy in Brisbane currently and am very curious with what you want to achieve.  I have a certificate in horticulture and a diploma in permaculture.

Would be keen to chat.

Jason

It looks amazing. 🤩

Any in Australia?

Hey Frank,
Gay guy here in Queensland Australia. Get in touch if you want to have a chat..
Jason

I am in Australia and just trying to find someone that isn't precious about getting dirt under their nails.
I love being outside and connecting with nature.
Looking for my own piece of land also so I can start my own organic farm. Nothing huge, but enough for me.
Ultimate dream would be to acquire enough land to start a community project, bringing like minded people together to create a paradise of sorts.

Here in Australia, any produce that is coming into the country is exposed to mild radiation to kill off pathogens and diseases.  It also renders the seed useless.  Which is frustrating yet essential to protect our own biodiversity.  I am not sure if it is the same for other countries.