Frugality, Growing Food »

[12 Dec 2011 | 14 Comments | ]
Digging Up Potatoes

Whenever we have potatoes sprout in the cupboard, we plant them out in a spare garden bed. It costs nothing, and you typically get back about 5-10 times as many potatoes as you plant!

Potatoes are also amazing for establishing new garden beds. They break up the ground, attract lots of worms, and leave a lovely [...]

Growing Food, Illawarra Councils, Permaculture »

[17 Nov 2011 | 4 Comments | ]
Kiama Primary School Permaculture Garden Tour

A tour around the Kiama Primary School permaculture garden, with lots of photos.

Events, Growing Food, Illawarra Councils, Permaculture »

[13 Nov 2011 | 5 Comments | ]
Kiama Primary School Garden Opening

Kiama Primary School had the official opening of their permaculture garden on Friday, and I was fortunate enough to be able to attend. What an awesome garden they’ve built!

Keeping Animals »

[30 Oct 2011 | 5 Comments | ]
Indian Runner Ducklings

Eight Indian Runner ducklings join the growing menagerie!

Growing Food »

[22 Oct 2011 | 7 Comments | ]
Huge Carrot!

Unlike most whopper tales, this one comes with photos!

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