“What’s that sound?” cried out my 2 year old son. “What’s that?!” If you’ve ever heard the sound…
Sunshine Coast Community Gardens
Community Gardens are my passion. I love seeing how communities transform dull corners of public space into the…
Birds in the garden
Over one hundred and sixty birds have been identified here at Crystal Waters. Having been here now for…
Art and Nature
A beautiful walk to do with the kids in the afternoon is down the river path – rock…
Taking time for myself – with my kids!
‘Me time’ had become non-existent in my life while my two eldest were toddlers, and I had come…
Working at home with children
I work from home and love it – the flexibility, my self-determination, the permaculture focus of my work,…
Made in Australia
With our recent jam-making activities, as a homeschooling project for Maia we took a look at where and…
Simple home-made jam
My daughter made some delicious Jaboticaba jam recently. I can’t bring myself to buy jam at the shops,…
Young entrepreneurs
I am so proud of my children. Their imagination and willingness to give things a go makes my…
Upcycling old clothes for pets
Last year I attended a fantastic seminar by Joel Salatin, the American farmer renown for his innovative Polyface…