What you buy and what you don’t buy can have an enormously positive impact. For people, for animals,…
Sustainable Fashion: Stand Up for Something Good
What does it take to have a sustainable wardrobe? What is fast fashion and why do we need…
8 ways to use lemongrass
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) grows abundantly in my subtropical permaculture garden, a productive polyculture. It is such a useful multi-functional…
What is a good life? Two questions for you…
I am working on my book, the Good Life Guide, and would love your input. Here’s two questions…
Permaculture Thinking Skills for Teenagers
Permaculture thinking and skills are what the next generation need. Mentoring young people in applied systems thinking, practical…
3 Simple Uses for Calendula Leaves
I love calendula (Calendula officinalis). I look forward to it colouring my garden every year with it’s gorgeous…
Permaculture For the Next Generation
Over the next few posts I’ll be exploring this topic as we welcome lots of school students into…
Planting for the bees
Before thinking of what veggies to plant, think of how to create a balanced ecology to support healthy…
How Much Money Do We Really Need To Live Well?
How much money do we really need to live well? What if we decided to work less and…
Seven Tips for Tiny Space Edible Gardens
Last week I presented a Tiny Space Edible Gardening workshop at the Brisbane Square library as part of…

