Thank you and Merry Christmas to everyone who’s responded so positively to the writings and films I’ve been…
Happy Solstice on December 21st: Designing with the Sun
Happy Solstice to everyone on December 21st. It will be the midsummer solstice in the south and midwinter…
Want to Grow and Eat Garlic Without the Bad Breath?
If you love garlic but not the bad breath, try Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea). It is so very…
Art for Busy Minds: Finding Peace and Calm in Painting
For something different, our kids are in the city for an intensive week of arts programs at the…
How Do I Know My ‘Unschooled’ Kids are Learning with No Tests or Reports?
How do I know that my unschooled kids are learning or feeling that they are achieving? This year…
A Resilient Garden: Home Food Growing in Unpredictable Weather
Droughts, storms and unpredictable weather can be challenging for the home food gardener. It’s important to get to…
7 Reasons to Grow and Eat Amaranth – A Simple Ancient Superfood
Amaranth is an amazing food – quite overlooked as a powerhouse. It’s simple to grow, simple to cook…
40 Simple & Fun Holiday Activities – Mostly in Nature and Unplugged
It’s school holidays – a great time for getting out and about, having the freedom to explore new…
Celebrating the Rain: Heatwaves, Hailstorms and Hardy Plants
Heatwaves, hailstorms, supercell storms – summer has just begun here and in the past three days, we have…
What Will The Australian Coastline Look Like in 2100?
How will sea-level rise affect your local area over the next decades? Here is an Australia-wide map, Coastal…

