To combine the two words: Permaculture and Herbalism, are to bring healing plants into regenerative landscapes by design. The former is a design science based on ecology utilised to cultivate the land in a way that works with nature, to meet the needs of humans with food, fibre, medicine and...
When I say, "my garden is my beautiful masterpiece", I echo Claude Monet. It’s true; I am proud of my creative endeavour that produces much organic food for my family and extends our living space beyond our home. Yet art is often experienced and interpreted differently by each person, so...
I recently took out all the frozen berries that I had harvested over the last few months and made elderberry cough syrup. It's a yearly kitchen session that I look forward to once I have loaded up a bag in my freezer ready for the colourful experience!
This time, it was an extra intuitive...
Making Seed Balls is an activity that has been an all-time favourite activity for kids and I have literally made hundreds of them with children during various workshops at festivals and during our 'Earth Day' school holiday program. It is tactile and relaxing, with hands full of soil,...
Here or there...where and why?
Landscape Zoning
In permaculture design, 'Zoning' is a big part of the design consideration. By bringing awareness to 'zones' or areas based on how often we visit them, we can design elements into suitable locations to create a harmonious flow along access...
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We are passionate about down-to-earth living and teaching permaculture through nature play. The best way to learn and embody skills for sustainability is through fun, hands-on, practical life skills that engage one's heart and mind.
We also believe that inspiring children (and our own inner...
Honouring the seasons is a beautiful way to tune yourself into nature and connect with Mother Earth. There are eight festivals throughout the Wheel of the Year where we can celebrate and give gratitude for what is provided to us for our health and sustenance throughout the year and...
Do you want to work with the moon's influences to grow, learn, celebrate, review and let go of aspects of your life so you can flow through your month in tune with nature?
If you do, and you'd love a lunar calendar to assist with this kind of lifestyle, read on...I have a Free 2023...
What legacy will you leave for those who come after you?
I have considered this question a lot throughout my permaculture journey and very much so after holding space for loved ones who have passed.
In this reflective time, I considered the 8 forms of wealth (another blog coming soon)...
I have been living a down-to-earth lifestyle since I was a child. With a home in the dry bushland, hugged by Harveys Range and a family beach house at Black River for weekends and holidays. Between both of these landscapes, I found solace in nature, with hours of play and adventures I still...
I have been teaching Permaculture to groups and 1:1 for over a decade and never cease to be amazed when they learn that it is much more encompassing then growing your own food.
This blog offers a short and long answer and insight into the domains of life where design strategies...