Wollongong PCYC Permaculture Community Garden Tour
A tour of the Wollongong PCYC permaculture community garden – very heavy on photos and detailed explanations.
Mount Terry Public School Permaculture Garden Opening
A very photo-heavy tour of the permaculture garden that was recently opened at Mt Terry Public School in Albion Park.
Kiama Primary School Permaculture Garden Tour
A tour around the Kiama Primary School permaculture garden, with lots of photos.
Meet Jessie, The Red Kelpie Pup
Meet Jessie, our new family pet and future livestock fox defence system.
Swale And Banana Circle
It took a long time, but I finally finished digging the swale across the back of my shed. With mango, banana, coffee, loquats, sweet potato, taro and more it should be a productive little area soon!
The Cost Of Raising Your Own Pigs For Meat
A complete summary of the costs for our first foray into raising our own pigs for meat, from piglet purchase right through to slaughter and butchering.
Plants For The Chicken Run
Some ideas for food, medicinal and other useful plants you can place in and around your chicken run for healthy, happy chickens.
Jamberoo Community Growers – Small Gardens and Chooks
Earlier this year, Megan and I worked with some other local families to start a gardening club called the Jamberoo Family Growers. Unlike traditional garden clubs, this group will have a focus on helping people to grow fruit and vegetables at home, using healthy natural methods and tapping into local knowledge and experience. It will … [Read more…]
Our House Is For Sale!
We’ll be putting our house here in Kiama on the market very soon Our house is now on the market! If you know someone looking for a house in Kiama, please let them know! We’ll be listing with [Dougmal Kiama](http://www.dougmal.com.au/search/profileagent.aspx?agtid=4183). Our house has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas, double garage, rear entertaining area … [Read more…]
Feral Fruit Filo Pastry
A while ago I noticed some fruit trees growing on the side of various roads around Jamberoo. They looked like peach or nectarine trees, but I couldn’t be sure without seeing the fruit. I kept checking on them every month or so, and early this year saw young fruit that showed they were peach trees. … [Read more…]