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You remember Kim from ‪@honeytrailfarm‬ ? Yeah, she won the very first Weedy Garden Giveaway? The most important thing for her was the design, by ‪@DiscoverPermaculture‬ and learning PERMACULTURE.

Now she is implementing it, and TOTALLY GETTING INTO IT - BIG DIGGERS AND ALL!! It`s great to see.


Kim is sharing what she has learnt from doing the PDC with Geoff and showing the transformation that she has begun.
If you would like to follow her progress, then visit her channel and watch her latest video. I'm so glad that she has her own channel and can share what she is doing with what you, the Weedy Garden Community gave her.


She is very chilled and easy to listen to, honest and fun to watch 🙂 A fresh burst of enthusiasm from another new born "Permie".

And if you didn't know, you can already secure your entry for the next International Giveaway this Christmas with our limited Early Bird Offer: www.theweedygarden.com/worldwide-makeover

Weedy

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LIVE WEEDY 🎥👀

The drawing of the next winner of a Weedy Garden Makeover will be done LIVE on YouTube this time!

Digging my hand into the big yellow bucket of tickets is far too exciting to do without you, so we are doing it LIVE🤩 (Mrs Weedy will help with the tech).

Heads up to those who have entered...Remember to have your phone nearby at noon on the 9th of May. I'll be calling one of you live 😁

And folks, if you are wondering, the receiver of this Weedy Garden Community Gift is not something I decide. If you thought that, you must have missed one of the previous episodes I reckon 🙌

The winner is found through fate. Luck. Chance. Call it what you will. It's random. A random act of Weedy Garden Community Kindness!

It is you out there 🫵 buying the design/designs who are bringing it to life. I am just the coordinator and camera man sharing this brilliant story. That's the part I love to do.

The most exciting part for me is the moment of finding you. The one who's life is going to benefit ...in a great way. A hugely supportive way by all the folks out there participating, especially the volunteers.

One single paper ticket with an order number from www.theweedygarden.com WILL finds it`s way between my fingers LIVE at noon on my birthday - 9th of May...that`s a couple of weeks away 😆

Thank you Costa Georgiadis, who has so graciously put his hand up again as the first volunteer. Best of luck to everyone who enters.

I`m excited! Excited to do this again 👉 https://youtu.be/Js_EZzzZpcw?si=dFQSt...

Love and photons 💚🌞

Weedy aka David Trood Photography in the old days 👁📷

P.S I am going to do a "test" live show soon on YouTube to do a gear and tech check, and I will let you know when that will be.

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WORLDWIDE MAKEOVER ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN
On Weedy’s website: www.theweedygarden.com

A bit of unexpected news — and some exciting news to boot — from the little garden on the hill today.

But first…Due to (not very) popular demand, the “Win a Trip to The Weedy Garden in Australia” giveaway has been CANCELLED today. 😢 Boo who?

All "Monkey" entrants have been graciously notified by email (check your spam folder if that’s you).

Unfortunately, due to a lower number of ticket sales — only around 50 entries — I’ve had to make the difficult decision to cancel the giveaway.

This was a project created with love, designed to give back to those of you who support the channel from afar, but with costs far exceeding the support, it’s simply not viable to go ahead.This decision wasn’t made lightly.

I truly hoped this would be something magical, and I’m so grateful to those of you who did participate. Your payment has been refunded in full, and you are absolutely welcome to keep the downloadable Monkey design as a small token of my appreciation for your support.

For now... it’s back to the drawing board and onward with the Makeover Series. First here in Australia... but for CHRISTMAS... it’s a WORLDWIDE MAKEOVER GIVEAWAY — YAY!

🎄 The First Hands-On WORLDWIDE Weedy Garden Makeover Giveaway! 🎄

At the end of the year, on Christmas Day, I’ll be announcing the winner of the very first Worldwide Weedy Garden Makeover Giveaway!It could be you 🫵!


You’ve got to be “in it to win it”, as they say — but really, it’s about supporting an event that will change someone’s life. That’s my motivation right there: the response, the gratitude.

This playlist of the last makeover at Pam’s place in Naracoorte is a great example of this:

👉 Watch it on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC...

One lucky supporter — from anywhere in the world (including but not limited to Australia) — will get the chance to have their garden completely transformed into a thriving food forest by Weedy and “probably” Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis (I asked him if he’d like to come. His eyes lit up as he said “YES!”).

He and I, along with a merry team of volunteers (who we’ll find when the time comes), will come to your garden to make it happen — wherever you may be in the world — all while filming the entire journey for a brand-new series on the Weedy Garden YouTube channel in 2026!

As usual, the prize will include everything you need for your very own Weedy Garden (worth approximately $30,000 AUD): trees, plants, tools, solar power, a beehive, and more. With the help of Permaculture Guru Geoff Lawton, your Weedy Garden will be designed to suit your region and your life.

I’m currently working with (and looking for) sponsors to confirm the exact brands and details — so if you’d like to sponsor this giveaway, please get in touch through the link below.

I’ll add more details throughout the year as new sponsors come on board — but the vision stays the same:We will come to you and turn your garden into your own Weedy Garden, wherever you are.

🌿 It’s open now to enter at:👉 www.theweedygarden.com/worldwide-makeover

Growing, encouraging to grow, and changing lives at the same time.


Love and photons,
Weedy 🌱

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🤣🧙🎥🎬🦍 I just asked Chatgpt, "Tell me, who is The Weedy Gardener"?

This is what it told me...

​The Weedy Gardener, known as "Weedy," is David Trood, an Australian-born, award-winning travel and commercial photographer renowned for his visual storytelling that emphasizes the connection between people and nature. Over a career spanning more than three decades, David completed numerous photographic assignments across over 40 countries. He has been honored as a Hasselblad Master and is a valued contributor to Getty Images. ​

In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdowns, David transitioned from his photography career to focus on creating an organic permaculture-inspired sustainable lifestyle. He began developing "The Weedy Garden," a project aimed at growing organic food through permaculture principles. This journey is documented through his YouTube channel, where he shares videos about gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. ​

David's work in The Weedy Garden has been recognized for its high production quality and inspirational content, resonating with viewers interested in gardening and sustainable practices. He continues to share his experiences and knowledge through various platforms, including his website and social media channels. ​

For a more personal introduction, you can watch the following video: https://youtu.be/o1nwFxMMFyE?si=BrZDl...

LOL...That`s not a bad summary 😁

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🌴WIN THE ULTIMATE FOOD FOREST GARDEN MAKEOVER! 🌳

This is our biggest GIVEAWAY yet! ONE lucky winner will get:

🗺️1 x Permaculture design of YOUR land / garden by Geoff Lawton
☀️1 x EcoFlow Solar Generator + 2 solar panels
🌳Up to 100 x trees from Daleys Nursery
🎓1 x Online Permaculture Course (Geoff Lawton)
🪴4 x Premium Bedurveg Raised Garden Beds
🐝1 x Flow Beehive Bundle
✂️1 x Prunarbo Electric Pruning Shears
🪻5 x Australian Medicinal Herbs Tinctures
🌱1 x Poly Tunnel
💩1 x Soil factory
🪱1 x Bathtub worm farm
👕1 x Weedy Garden T-Shirt and Garden pants
🌖1 x Moon planting guide (2025)
🦠1 x Soil bacteria factory

If that wasn’t enough, Weedy and his team of trusty volunteers will come and help you plant everything and transform your garden (and your life)!

HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Go to www.theweedygarden.com/win-a-garden-makeover
2️⃣ Purchase the IzWoz “Roo” design
3️⃣ Comment below to let us know you’re in!

This giveaway closes on 8th May 2025 so what are you waiting for!?

Entries are open to anyone living in Australia 🇦🇺

Good luck to you all and thank you for your support!
- Weedy

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VOLUNTEERS for Naracoorte SA:
I am sending out a newsletter later today with info and details about the volunteers we need in Naracoorte SA. The blitz will take place on the long weekend in Jan 25th & 26th, so that’s in two weeks! Join the newsletter on www.theweedygarden.com TODAY to make sure you get the next newsletter…and CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER if you can’t see it in your inbox tonight👍

Costa, Pam, Phillip and I look forward so much to meeting you down in Naracoorte 🫵🏻💪🏻🔥🎥👍

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Closing today at 3 pm AEST (noon in WA). Support and enter here: www.theweedygarden.com/win-a-garden-makeover

Thanks Costa. I can’t wait for this roadtrip 🔥🎥🇦🇺💪🏻🥳🥳🥳

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CLOSING TODAY AT NOON! (Western Australia Time).

THIS IS THE VERY LAST AND FINAL CALL FOLKS.
Visit the weedy garden website to grab a Weedy Art Design, support TWG and have a chance to win a complete food forest garden makeover.

A lot of people have asked if they can enter on behalf of someone…to give it forward. YES YES YES. What a wonderful idea!

Good Luck to everyone
I will be drawing the winner on the channel at noon tomorrow.

Love and photon particles and Merry christmas 😊🇦🇺🫵🏻

Weedy
www.theweedygarden.com

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16 Ways to Improve your Garden in a Day
https://youtu.be/NE9weguL4mw

Enter here: www.theweedygarden.com/

Here are 16 ways to transform your garden and your life in a Day!

Everyone who supports TWG by buying one of The Weedy Garden designs from my web site for $50 has the chance to receive ALL OF IT, and The Weedy Garden Community will come and install and plant all of it in just one day.

Enter for Christmas on The Weedy Garden Web page: Link in comments

What are we giving away to one of our supporters?

1 Permaculture Design
2 Up to 100 Trees
3 Raised Garden Bed
4 Bee Hive
5 Worm Farm
6 Compost Bay
7 Poly Tunnel
8 Trellis
9 Bacteria Station
10 Solar Generator
11 Solar Hat
12 Hand Chain Saw
13 Weedy Garden Pants
14 Weedy T-Shirt
15 Five bottles of Medicinal Tinctures
16 2025 Moon Planting Calendar

Australian entries only this time. Next year we will do another international event.

Good Luck to everyone and thank you for the support
Love and photon particles
Weedy

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All the folks in this growing community who watch my channel can buy a high-res design from The Weedy Garden for $50 (valued at $200 – Art by @izwoz_art ).

The designs are available on my website until the 23rd of December. www.theweedygarden.com

The funds will go towards the BIG GIVEAWAY!

On Christmas Eve this year, someone who owns one of the designs WILL WIN A COMPLETE GARDEN TRANSFORMATION for Christmas! (Instalation next year)

You can purchase a design for your back yard or property, or even on behalf of a school, community garden, or someone else, as long as the land we come and transform is in Australia.

Whether you have a small yard in a town or city or a big property in the bush, we will design it to suit YOU and your region - and we will come and create it for you!

The details and designs are on my website.

You can even watch my videos AD-FREE on the website!

What are we giving away to the random winner drawn from the Lucky Yellow Bucket?

A Permaculture Design of your space (big or small) by Geoff Lawton youtube.com/@DiscoverPermaculture

A brand-new bee hive , complete with a bee suit, smoker, J-tool, and beekeeping courses so you`ll have bees like this: https://youtu.be/I_yNn4rjv0Y?si=8vYS1...

A worm farm with a solar-powered aerator, rodent protection, and juice collector like mine here: https://youtu.be/bgwNmdV2KNs?si=sxlCs...

A compost bay like this one: https://youtu.be/IV_kkJy3s3Q?si=YzSmT...

A big timber raised garden bed like this one: https://youtu.be/MzCVEATIWgg?si=Hs36m...

Up to 100 trees and shrubs like here: https://youtu.be/Cdsnp8X89ZE?si=VNQuw...

An Ecoflow Solar Generator with two solar panels the same as this one: https://youtu.be/4kjikCOInz0?si=8RZJk...

A polytunnel like this: https://youtu.be/txJeXjUrfkc?si=z2jUE...

An electric Stihl pruning chainsaw

A Moon Planting Guide for 2025 as seen on last years video: https://youtu.be/g5X4ujrx2G4?si=BK-CW...

A Weedy Garden T-shirt

A pair of Weedy Garden pants

A set of tinctures from @australian_medicinal_herbs (that's Elle from my videos!) as seen here on this video: https://youtu.be/K3U1tr-h3Z8?si=F_zeI...

A Bacteria Brew Station like mine: https://youtu.be/J63VWK0W4R8?si=4cWE4...

A dozen eggs and a large jar of fresh Honey from The Weedy Garden 🙂

Not only that, but we’ll come and install the lot and share a video on the channel of the entire process! Our good mate Costa has volunteered to come and help on the installation, and when we find the winner, we will be calling on more volunteers to come and help on the big transformational day!

Can’t wait for this!

Good luck to everyone contributing!
– Weedy

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