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The sense in eco-villages 25 Aug 2013 | 04:31 am
When we decided to move to a rural property I envisaged all the food I would be able to grow and the bushland I’d be able to restore. But to be honest – the fastest growing thing around here is our ‘t...
Verge of greatness 17 Aug 2013 | 02:49 pm
Children playing in the front yard is something I rarely see these days. This apparent lack of neighbourhood play saddens me a little, so I was thrilled when I heard about a verge veggie garden create...
A DIY worm farm and a Stinging Nettle frittata recipe 13 Aug 2013 | 05:01 am
Making a worm farm using free and recycled materials is easy – easy enough that children can do it themselves with just a little help. I'm sharing how to make a worm farm over at Childhood 101. As y....
How to welcome wildlife into your backyard 10 Aug 2013 | 08:52 am
We installed a Squirrel Glider nesting box on our property. It was a bit of feel good measure after finding a Squirrel Glider trapped on one of our barbed wire fences. Unfortunately, wildlife being ca...
Moments that matter 7 Aug 2013 | 02:23 pm
Xanthe recently spent a day following us around taking photos. I love that she captured moments that matter to us. The remnants of a nettle tea and damper twirl afternon tea... Me in pink dishwashi....
Cooking with sunshine 4 Aug 2013 | 04:59 pm
A couple of clear winter days saw me crack open my solar oven. Solar cooking is at its best in Summer – but is still possible at other times of the year. As long as the sun is shining it can be used t...
Raising a creative contributor 29 Jul 2013 | 03:30 pm
I’d like Little Eco to be a contributor – not a consumer. I strive to teach her that she is defined by how she contributes and what she creates and not by what she consumes. My greatest wish is that ...
Clear the air with indoor plants 27 Jul 2013 | 02:22 pm
Air pollution inside our homes can be worse than the pollution found outside. As most of us spend a lot of time indoors, improving indoor air quality is worth considering. Thankfully, all it takes is ...
Retreat from monotony {and a recipe for damper twirls} 23 Jul 2013 | 03:55 am
I'm over at Kidspot Village Voices writing about retreating from the monotony of weekdays. Do you find weekdays a tad monotonous? I do. I feel a much needed sense of escape and renewal if we break up ...
Making the most of orange season (& why you shouldn't toss your orange peel) 20 Jul 2013 | 04:44 am
Oranges are at their best in winter. Delicious sweet navels have just come into season and I recently visited my favourite orchard to pick a bucket of delicious Bulga oranges*. We’re enjoying freshly...
