Tonielle Christensen is Permaculture educator, kitchen witch and plant lover with a passion for connecting people with their gardens to nourish and grow with skills for sustainabilty. She lives with her family on Djabagay country in Kuranda, the village in the rainforest of Far North Queensland.

Tonielle is the founder of Earth Mumma and co-facilitator of the Nature Kids Permaculture Program for families to become empowered earth carers through nature play and to DIY edible gardens to thrive. She authored the Incredible Edibles Tropical Superfoods Guide and in her abundant permaculture garden, Tonielle runs regular workshops in tropical gardening, permaculture design and home grown superfood cooking classes.

Tonielle’s monthly segment of the Permaculture Herbalism in the Elder Tree Podcast will explore the art and science of regenerative design with permaculture principles and practices that empower people expand their lifestyles and landscapes to grow and know plants with a purpose. She will be bringing together practicing permaculturalist from around the world to share their wisdom about integrating healing plants into home gardens for wellbeing.