There comes a point in every Autumn when the tomatoes are finally, finally done. We’ve passata-ed and dried and preserved and cooked to the point where all of summer is stored, and on the shelf. Last weekend was our final session of tomato squishery (and drying) before the garden gets packed down for its winter sleep beneath…
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If you haven’t given the joy of home-grown organic mushroom cultivation a go yet due to lack of space that is relatively stable in temperature and high humidity, it might be time you had a little rethink. What if we told you that everyone had an ideal spot in their home for growing mushrooms. You’re…
DetailsWe are very excited to announce that come August we’ll be running another Permaculture Teacher Training with the one and only Rosemary Morrow. This is an intensive course designed to empower students to become downright excellent teachers of permaculture and holistic design in all sorts of contexts; straight up short courses, kitchen garden programs, community…
DetailsPacking a nutritional punch and super easy to grow in spaces as small as windowsills, there’s a lot to love about microgreens. Simply put, these baby plants are vegetable, greens and herb seedlings, harvested at just a week or two old.
DetailsWant to check out a keyline farm designed by P.A. Yeomans in western Sydney? Here’s your chance. As part of The Yeomans Project, our friends Lucas and Ian are hosting a field trip to the extremely interesting property ‘Oaks Orgaincs’ on May 4th…
DetailsPurple Kings are one of our favourite bean crops – they’re hardy, prolific and darn tasty. But the best bit is that they turn green when cooked. Magic beans!
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It’s nearly chocolate season, my friends. But what constitutes ethical chocolate these days? It’s pretty hard to tell. Take a peek at this incredible family of chocolateers, doing it right. In a backyard shed set in a lush vegetable garden in Mudgee is Spencer Cocoa, a single origin chocolate company with the best bean-to-bar story you’re ever likely…
DetailsChoosing the right plant for the right spot, working with its behaviours and getting it to cooperate with others can be a little difficult at times. Before you go getting yourself a little too lost in the world of plants (actually that sounds pretty darn good) take a look at these five plant databases…
DetailsPlanting a tree is a simple act. But, as we’ve learned on a site that’s sometimes less-than-welcoming to tree establishment, there’s ways, and there’s ways that work. Last week, with our Permaculture Design Course students, we planted oak trees. And for this site, there needs to be a little more involved than poking holes in…
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As if growing your own mushrooms wasn’t excellent enough, there’s also a way you can further increase their Vitamin D content… simply by putting them in sunlight. And not increase that Vitamin D by a little bit, either. We’re talking a bigtime boost in nutrition here.
DetailsIt’s a cubby house, but also bee forage, a shade structure for tender herbs, a plentiful source of dinner beans, and seed saving stock, too. Hooray for the Bean Tipi! And I don’t think our summer garden will ever be without one, from this year onward. They’re far too much fun.
DetailsHey great news – Australia has it’s very own, brand-spanking new Permaculture Magazine. It’s called Pip, and we love it. Pip is going to come out twice a year (to begin with) and offer a stack of info as well as glimpses into fabulous permaculture gardens, projects, people and more…
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Young country wine is a simple ferment composed of fruit, sugar, water, air and time. With the help of the naturally occurring yeasts on the skins of the fruits, these simple ingredients can be transformed into a delicious good-time brew…
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