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Fireflies in my heart
What goes through your mind when you spot some unfamiliar weeds in your garden? Do you have an instinct to eradicate, or do you take a breath and wonder where these all fit and what useful outcome you may be able to create?
Tulsi! May I call you “a tadpole plant”?
Do you have an edible plant that quietly thrives despite neglect, high humidity, heat, and less-than-perfect soil? I certainly do. As I scanned through my garden this morning, one plant stood out again and again — Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Principles, strategies, elements and why they are a moveable feast
It’s common during permaculture courses for some students to become a bit frustrated with the loose nature of the permaculture model.
The Art of Frugal Hedonism
It’s entirely appropriate that this lovely book was gifted to me by a friend. There’s so much about the gift economy here. It’s a lighthearted, jaunty read (lots of “dear reader….”) in a genre where things can often feel a bit serious and shaming.
Applied Permaculture (part 1)
Permaculture is far more than just "organic gardening". It is a design science based on the idea that we can meet human needs while increasing the health of the planet.
The fundamental philosophy is built on three Ethical Pillars and a set of Design Principles
December edible plant guide for the NSW Central Coast
What vegetable, herb or fruit to plant in December. Planting tips. The Three-Sisters method in the vegetable garden.
Cup Cake beds
Hey Meg, how come you mound up the cup cake beds like that, and where do you buy your soil?
Seed Sprouters
With Spring on the way a key advantage of a seed sprouter is its ability to speed up the growing process
