Frugality, Household, Illawarra Organisations, Waste »

[29 Sep 2011 | 7 Comments | ]
Illawarra Freecycle

FreeCycle is a great way to give a new life to stuff you no longer want, and to divert still-useful waste from landfill tips. Here are some of the useful things I’ve picked up…

Growing Food, Permaculture, Water »

[5 Sep 2011 | 16 Comments | ]
Swales For Water Harvesting

The notes from my recent presentation to Jamberoo Community Growers on swales.

Growing Food, Keeping Animals, Preparing Food, Video »

[1 Sep 2011 | 25 Comments | ]
Gourmet Farmer – Australia’s River Cottage?

The first series of Gourmet Farmer aired on SBS last year, and it’s back this year for Series 2. Is this Australia’s answer to Britain’s River Cottage?

Keeping Animals »

[28 Aug 2011 | No Comment | ]
Puppies and Piglets Available – Illawarra

There are more puppies available from Jessie’s litter, and the family we bought pigs from last year have two litters available.

Keeping Animals »

[22 Aug 2011 | 13 Comments | ]
Meet Jessie, The Red Kelpie Pup

Meet Jessie, our new family pet and future livestock fox defence system.

Build your own chicken coop.