Easy ways to reduce your food’s carbon footprint
Everybody these days is talking about their carbon footprint - well if they care about the planet they are. A carbon footprint is a measure of how much carbon dioxide…
Out with the old, in with the new
I may have mentioned once or twice that Autumn is my favourite season. I love the cooler days and respite from the heat of our Australian summer, the crisp clear…
Working with the Seasons
The changing of the seasons is always a busy time on the farm. No matter which change it is. The secret to not becoming overwhelmed by it all is to…
10 Tips for Sustainable Living
When I first started down the path towards living a sustainable life – a path that I am still following but am nowhere near finished (and a path that I…
Waiting for Solstice
I love winter, sitting inside watching the rain, cool evenings when I can light the fire and curl up with my knitting and a bit of Netflix or ABC iView…
Simple, delicious pumpkin soup with a twist
Pumpkins come into their own, grown in the home garden, providing comfort and warmth from summer through to the deep heart of winter. If you have managed to grow…
Vegetarian Free Zone: Growing our Own Meat
I want to write about growing our own meat, so if you're a vegetarian, may I suggest you stop reading now as I don't want to offend you but I…
A new garden
One of the challenges I have faced since moving to the farm is that I have had to start from scratch with my veggie garden. Instead of benefiting from the…