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An Australian family trying to go a little greener

Eureka! Hillbilly Hot Tub

March 7, 2013 by Darren

They say Archimedes had his breakthrough “Eureka” moment while sitting in a bathtub. Mine took a little longer, since I didn’t have a bathtub.

Posted in: Frugality, Household, Water Tagged: bath, greywater, rainwater collection

Joel Salatin Workshops In Kiama!

February 14, 2013 by Darren

I’m super excited – I’ll be going to Joel Salatin’s “You Can Farm” workshop in Kiama on Sunday (Feb 17). Only three sleeps to go!

Posted in: Events, Growing Food, Illawarra Organisations, Keeping Animals, Permaculture Tagged: farmers, jamberoo, Joel Salatin, Kiama, Milkwood, pork, workshops

The Ideal Homestead Trailer

February 11, 2013 by Darren

(This is a repost of a previously-published article, rescued after my web host screwed up my site.) A trailer is an invaluable addition to a homestead. It turns the family car into a ute (pickup truck if you live outside Australia!), without the expense of buying and maintaining an additional vehicle. This is a list … [Read more…]

Posted in: Keeping Animals, Science and Technology, Transport Tagged: compost, firewood, homestead, mulch, trailer

Record Temperatures And Bushfires Everywhere

January 9, 2013 by Darren

The highest average national temperature ever recorded for Australia!

Posted in: Illawarra Organisations, Science and Technology Tagged: Australia, Bureau of Meteorology, bushfires, chickens, dog, ducks, Kiama, rabbits

Rubbery Egg

October 17, 2012 by Darren

One of the ducks laid a rubbery egg this morning!

Posted in: Keeping Animals Tagged: chickens, ducks, eggs, fox

Fox Caught On Game Camera

September 12, 2012 by Darren

Thanks to my new game camara, I now know what’s coming into my yard at night!

Posted in: Keeping Animals, Nature, Video Tagged: chicken tractor, compost, fox, game camera, myna

Sustainable House Day – Sept 9

August 30, 2012 by Darren

Here’s a great opportunity to have a tour of one of the Illawarra’s most sustainable homes – the Rowes’ residence in Shellharbour.

Posted in: Events, Illawarra Councils, Science and Technology Tagged: Climate Challenge, Electricity, illawarra, Shellharbour, solar grid-connect, solar hot water, sustainability, Waste

Huge Gymea Lilly Flower

August 22, 2012 by Darren

Where do you find a vase big enough for a flower like this?

Posted in: Nature Tagged: flowers

New Australorp Rooster

August 18, 2012 by Darren

Meet the new “cock o’ the walk”, Big Oz!

Posted in: Keeping Animals Tagged: australorp, backyard poultry, chooks, eggs, homestead, jamberoo, meat, rooster

Rooster Processing Day

August 5, 2012 by Darren

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I processed four surplus roosters last weekend. Having an organised workflow makes the whole thing a lot faster and easier! There are no graphic photos in this post.

Posted in: Frugality, Keeping Animals, Preparing Food Tagged: australorp, birds, butcher, butchering, chickens, compost, DIY, dog, freezer, offal, processing chickens, rooster
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