(South West WA – Regenerative & Climate-Adapted)
🌿 Birak — The Season of the Young (Dec–Jan)
Hot, dry, easterly winds; high fire risk
Focus: Protect plants, retain water, reduce stress
Checklist:
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Mulch deeply in pots, garden beds, and under trees
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Provide shade for seedlings, young veggies, and potted plants
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Prioritise watering trees, shrubs, and perennials over lawns
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Check irrigation for leaks and ensure efficient watering
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Secure light or tall plants against coastal winds
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Avoid planting heat-sensitive crops this season
🔥 Bunuru — The Season of Adolescence (Feb–Mar)
Hottest, driest time; marine stress on coastal areas
Focus: Conserve water, protect plants, observe heat tolerance
Checklist:
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Maintain and replenish mulch to prevent soil drying
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Water deeply, early morning or late evening
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Protect coastal pots and sensitive plants from salt-laden winds
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Record which plants are thriving under heat—plan future plantings
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Reduce fertiliser use; stress plants naturally slows growth
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Provide temporary shade cloths for exposed courtyard areas
🍂 Djeran — The Season of Adulthood (Apr–May)
Cooling, first autumn rains
Focus: Soil building, planting preparation, seed saving
Checklist:
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Add compost and organic matter to garden beds and pots
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Begin planting cool-season vegetables and hardy natives
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Observe where water flows or pools for smarter irrigation
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Save seeds or cuttings from successful summer plants
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Reposition containers or raised beds for sun and wind patterns
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Repair garden structures, trellises, and supports
🌧 Makuru — The Season of Fertility (Jun–Jul)
Wet, cooler, fertile soils
Focus: Planting, water capture, ecosystem support
Checklist:
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Plant perennials, trees, and shrubs while soils are moist
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Apply mulch to protect soil from compaction
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Collect and store rainwater in barrels or tanks
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Protect pollinator-friendly plants and flowers
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Check potted plants for root waterlogging
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Observe microclimates: sunny vs shaded courtyard zones
🌱 Djilba — The Season of Conception (Aug–Sep)
Cold snaps with warming days; early flowering
Focus: Careful growth, resilience, and diversity
Checklist:
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Harden plants to sun and wind gradually
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Start sowing heat-tolerant spring crops
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Mulch early before soils dry
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Increase plant diversity in pots, raised beds, and garden corners
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Check for pests emerging in warming conditions
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Support native plants for local pollinators
🌼 Kambarang — The Season of Birth (Oct–Nov)
Warming temperatures, longer dry spells
Focus: Preparation for summer, water efficiency, shade
Checklist:
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Transition to drought-tolerant and heat-resilient plants
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Mulch heavily to retain moisture for hot months
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Strengthen shade cloths, windbreaks, and potted plant positions
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Repair and check irrigation systems before summer heat
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Monitor early signs of heat stress in plants
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Plan water capture for upcoming summer (barrels, swales, greywater reuse)
✅ How to Use These Checklists
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Tick off items as you complete them—small actions add up
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Adjust to your space: courtyard, balcony, rooftop, or coastal garden
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Combine native plants, food plants, and climate-resilient ornamentals for maximum benefit
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Focus on soil health, water efficiency, and biodiversity each season
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