Designs and consultancies

"Things are going great - the chickens are now out and running around, I've put in some winter crops of raddichio, lettuces, silver beet, broad beans, sugar snap peas and kale, and getting ready to do some shallots and beetrot. the eggplants, basil and jalapenos are still hanging in from summer and producing fruit, taking up space I'd planned for other things! Thanks again for your great design, everything is awesome."

Jane, Yarraville

"Thank you!  You've inspired us and given us years of work to do transforming the garden at Number 14.  Strategy is to tackle one thing at a time, one project per month.  Top priority has to be the fence dividing front from back yard and a new chook home, tree removal then install water tanks and grey water system. Thank you again, I love the report and the visual design."

Helen, Hampton

"To you and all the veg guys and girls thanks for a challenging and exciting year. To look back to April when we received the design and look at where we are now is amazing and in no small part to your enthusiasm and dedication to an ideal and belief that we can do things better. We in our own small way are doing what we can to teach our children a better way of living and live better ourselves, if our place can be used as an example of what to do we are always happy to help out. Have a great Christmas"

Gabes, Mark, Elly & Bec, Glen Waverley

"Thanks guys we really appreciate all the attention you have given to our requests and coming up with a great design that suits us"

Sue, Wantirna

"Thanks so much for the concept map, it looks great. I have been showing all my workmates who are very impressed"

Clare, Murrumbeena

Design Implementation

"I am absolutely delighted with the transformation, like a kid with a new toy. I keep going out to look at it and say "hi" to the chooks, although I'm afraid I've rechristened Black Beak to Rocky - he reminds me of the rooster in the film Chicken Run. The outcome is better than I hoped for and worth every penny."

Pam, Kew

VEG Beds

"The day went fantastic, Your staff were great and the [kinder] children really got alot out of this session.  Many thanks"

Lynne, Derby Meadows

"I have a  small backyard in Brunswick and have always enjoyed growing a few vegies each summer (mostly in pots, we have 2 active dogs). But my enjoyment has been doubled since a friend introduced me to VEG. I now have 3 beautiful Cypress Beds. The beds are a sight to behold as the cypress wood begins to mature and change colour. The beds of course provide a much more efficient way to grow vegies in than the pots (I’ve still got the pots well stocked). Nathan and Adam installed the beds with a minimum of fuss and were a joy to have working in our backyard. I now have 3 beautiful cypress garden beds filled with ripening autumn vegies that fit in perfectly with a small paved outdoor living space"

Pat, Brunswick

Courses

"Just wanted to say thanks again for such a great day; I had a ball.  I also wanted to give you some feedback on how good it was to attend an ‘adult learning’ day that was so well run - the sessions were entertaining, informative and very well facilitated. ... [You brought] energy, passion, intelligence and humour to the workshop"

Kirsten, Kingsville

"My boyfriend and I came along to your fantastic gardening workshop in Fitzroy last night. We both absolutely loved it and found it really informative. I was so inspired last night, I planted the marigolds and broccoli you were so nice to give me as well as some other seedlings at 11pm when I got home - couldn't wait till the morning!  Anyway, we just wanted to thank you again for all your help and advice. We think you guys do an excellent job! You'll definitely be seeing us again at one of your talks and the permablitzes."

Erica & Michael, Bulleen

"Your info night was the best permaculture night that I have attended so far. Your enthusiasm is the key and is infectious. I look forward to associating with you guys into the future and gaining knowledge and sharing it with others.  Please keep in touch re upcoming events - I'd love to get involved."

Simon, Dandenong

"Thanks for a great day on Sunday.  I just wanted to let you know that so far I have made a jar of yoghurt, had a green smoothie each day, and most amazingly of all, today I baked my first loaf of sourdough bread!!  And I have to say that it turned out sensationally!  I am so proud!  I have spent the last nine years getting my naturopathy degree and getting bogged down in a lot of theory and bloody hard work, but I feel that the class on Sunday really got me back in touch with what I love about whole foods and a healthy approach to eating.  You guys have an impressive amount of nutritional and herbal knowledge that would put many naturopathy graduates to shame!"

Vicki, Altona (on our Living Foods workshop)

More testimonials on the courses page.

iVEG and online resources

"I just wanted to say thanks for your wonderful iVeg notes.  They have all the vital facts in such an easy to read and succinct form. Also, thanks so much for the permablitzes.  I have attended three now and have had such a great time at all of them.  I can't wait to finish my PDC later this year and then maybe I can help out some more with the blitzes.  Thanks again!"

Di, Carlton

"I am so excited about what you all do.  In my darkest climate change moments I read your lovely emails and feel positive and hopeful again.  You have sustained me through some dark times.  Keep up the magnificent work. I have been telling everyone I know about your group."

Katie (On Adam's permablitz newsletters)

Doctor Soil

"Thanks very much for the soil report, the results speak for themselves in terms of we had no idea what to do to improve our soil or what was missing in them. We will apply the indicated doses of lime, gypsum and basalt as soon as we can. You would have noticed most of the undergrowth has started to settle in now and the vege crops are going really well. Chooks are happy as well, 2 laying at the moment but expecting the others to start soon so we will be swimming in eggs"

Mark, Glen Waverley