Garden of Plentie Western Australia

21/08/2026

A roundup for this week . .

Probably summed up as two opposite features - compost and a 'dry bed'.

The first is obvious for preparing container beds for produce (and Dahlias, of course🏵️🌸🌼😊) being also the garden of Kelmscott Dahlias - Perth WA

That is of course part of the flower, edible, tropical and fruiting areas.

I regret that have to leave some lawn as my landlord wants that to stay, and it does provide my Ted somewhere to stroll!

The second, completely non edible productive, is part of the very dry verge under the enormous tree at the front - all the dry loving plants are there just as a feature.

I think that is better than neighbouring street fronts that range from neatly trimmed lawns to overgrown grass, shrubs and trees!

Inspiration as usual from
Primal Fruits Perth
Susa's Gardening Sanctuary
Edible Gardens by Craig Castree
Kalamunda Plant Company
Kalamunda Garden Festival - Spring *

* I will be here on behalf of Dahlia Growers Perth, WA with info and demos to get your Dahlia Show started in your garden!

21/08/2026

WANTED - Armadale area!

I have a froggie pond but no frogs - supply in Armadale area anyone? Please laying chooks and a couple of ducks!🐸🐸🐸🐔🐔🐔🦆🦆

Garden waiting!

20/08/2026

HYBRID DAHLIA SEED UPDATE 20TH August 2026
Limited stock now of the following Single variety seed form mother plants:
AS Casper Avenel Snowbright Bilpin Rosie Girl Clearview Debbie Coorabell Amy Devon Salmon Devon Safari Everbloom Esquire Florelie Guava Florelie Omen Lileah Petticoats Miss Aylah Van
• All sample 5 seed packets $6.50 each or bundle deal, lucky dip 5 packets for $25.00

Limited stock now of Mixed variety seed:
All Collerette (AU sourced) 5 varieties in one mixed pack of 10 seeds $12.00 or 2 packets for $20
All Collerette (Tasmania) 5 seed packets $6.50; (UK) 5 seed packets $6.50.
• Bundle deal, one of each if the above (20 seeds) for $20.00

All White Blend of different Flower forms; All Pink Blend of different Flower Forms 6 seed packet $8.00 or a
• Bundle Deal – one of each colour blend (12 seeds) for $12.00

If you are coming to a Workshop run by Kelmscott Dahlias - Perth WA and wish to reserve any of the above DM or email me [email protected] You may also reserve for pick up at the Kalamunda Garden Festival 6th September

The expected consignment of rare Dahlia Species Seeds has been delayed by Customs and Quarantine checks In Melbourne. That includes D, campanulata, D. coccinea, D Imperialis, White & Pink. I hope they will be released soon!

To Order seeds: email [email protected]. There is no additional cost for postage within WA. Other destinations to quote.
• Earlier list of seeds that may still be available from the growers is in the Group Files
• Full Seed Raising Guide in the Group Files
• Workshops for this month and September on the Events Page
• Dahlia Growers Perth Western Australia Facebook Group

18/08/2026

Dahlia supply news! - Just released the Hansfords 2026 WA Dahlia list, exclusive to Kelmscott Dahlias - Perth WA but shared on this page coz most edible gardens need at lease a few bee loving Dahlias - especially the Singles & Collerette. . and what is a kitchen without a vase of summer flowers?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19dgg21j1v/

Just published Hansfords 2026 WA Collection of dahlias exclusively through this page and Dahlia Growers Perth Western Australia FB Group - including Night Silence, available as a plug plant from just $20!

Tubers from $13.50 landed in Perth, all through QWA! Hansfords own website collection also available at low additional cost.

Check in the Group Files on Dahlia Growers Perth WA - all details are there, or email [email protected] for your order form and photo gallery. Night Silence pictured below. Link to Group page in comments.

04/08/2026

For attention of any community, charity or school groups in WA!

Community Donation 🌱

We would like to donate the seeds pictured below to a Community Organization, Charity, School or other group that has a garden in need of some love this upcoming spring ☺️🌱🌸

We have roughly 100 packets of seed to donate including seasonal vegetables, herbs & flowers!

If you know a group or organization that would have good use for these seeds, please tag them/comment below letting us know in a few short words who you are (or who you represent/are nominating) and how the seeds will be used in the space.

We will select the chosen recipient on Tuesday 25th of August 2026 and we will contact them directly.

Make sure you’re following our page to be notified of the recipient & to keep up to date with future donations and news.

Please note:
- Only comments on the post will be valid, please don’t send entries via DM or messenger.
- This is not a competition or affiliated with Meta.
- We can only send to addresses within Australia.
- Seeds are not for resale or redistribution; they are for you or your groups use only.

04/08/2026

'Plentie', weather it's edibles or flowers, starts with the soil you have, then how you nurture it, feed it and create a haven for all the healthy organisms that will inhabit it!🌱🏵️🌸🌼🧑‍🌾

Kelmscott Dahlias - Perth WA

At first glance, a permaculture garden can look like any other garden. There are vegetables growing, fruit trees producing, bees buzzing and plenty happening beneath the soil.

The difference is how everything works together.

Traditional gardening often focuses on growing and caring for individual plants. Permaculture looks at the whole garden as a living system and asks how each part can support another.

Think of it as creating a little ecosystem in your own backyard.

Rainwater can be captured and reused. Fallen leaves become mulch. Kitchen scraps become compost. Flowers attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Different plants can be grown together to support each other, while healthy soil becomes the foundation for everything above it.

Nothing needs to happen overnight either. Permaculture can begin with something as simple as composting food scraps, improving tired soil, planting a few herbs amongst the vegetables or choosing plants suited to the local environment.

Here in Perth, where sandy soils and hot, dry summers bring their own challenges, working with nature rather than constantly fighting against it can make a lot of sense.

Could your garden already be using a few permaculture principles without you even realising it?

If you are unsure what your soil needs, bring in a sample, and we can do a free pH test and show you how to get your soil working for you.

Build something that lasts from the ground up with Green Life Soil Co. Find Green Life Soil Co at 166 Wilson Road, Middle Swan, or call 📞 08 9250 4575 for premium, nutrient-rich soil that helps your plants and vegetables thrive - https://greenlifesoil.com.au/

04/08/2026

Getting the balance right - we need flowers in the edibles garden says Edible Gardens by Craig Castree!

https://www.facebook.com/share/19NQgMaqN2/

29/07/2026

Baking, brewing, cooking highlight from Monday/Tuesday😋

My daily loaf (made twice a week) was another variation of my basic sourdough/yeast enhanced - the sweetening was Maple Syrup, and flour included a good proportion of Spelt, (no egg yolk this time) - a lovely soft sandwich loaf! Airfryer baked!

At the same time I made a batch of Pizza dough with high proportion "00" flour - a great crust, prebaked in my airfryer for topping today!

Ginger Wine now in a 4.5/5lt fermenter - bubbling along!

Banana Wine strained (waste not wasted, in the compost!) that is fermenting nicely.

Ginger Beer/Tumeric Beer - from a 'Bug' or Plant as my Mum would say; bottled and topped up with raw sugar, water and spices - grated fresh ginger/tumeric to add.

Kombucha - a batch of Green Leaf Tea, fresh lemon/preserved lemon and a little fresh ginger. Enjoying the earlier brewed Red Fruit/Rooibos Tea!

Cooking - a lamb shank/lentil curry with fresh curry leaves, plus a spiced aubergine/potato curry with banana!

Video of wine brewing in comment!