The last three times that I’ve finished writing a book, I’ve been really motivated towards my writing my next one, sometimes concurrently putting the finishing touches o…
So – you want to grow mushrooms at home. But which mushrooms grow on logs or straw, and why? Can you feed them anything? How do you know what will grow? How do you…
This past week I was asked by a young mum about homeschooling. She and her husband are thinking about it for their family and I realised afresh that there are just so ma…
A good backyard vegetable garden design starts long before you dig in the dirt. It begins with noticing… where the sun falls, how the wind moves, what you want to …
Thinking about growing mushrooms on logs at home? Choosing the right kind of wood is one of the most important steps — especially if you’re working with native Australia…
Having your own backyard chickens is one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to live more sustainably.  Whether you have a lot of space or a smaller b…
Rethinking Agribusiness is Imperative for Sustainable Food Security. 1. Introduction: The Imperative for Sustainable Food Systems The global food system <p>The pos…
Australia is currently facing a significant egg shortage. The culprit? Outbreaks of avian influenza have hit several large-scale egg farms, leading to the culling of ove…
Australians are feeling the pressure. With inflation pushing up prices on everything from electricity to rent, few households have been spared the growing financial stra…
The Decline of Nutrients in Modern Food: What Happened? If you’ve ever wondered why fruits and vegetables don’t seem to <p>The post Refrigerated vs Freeze Drying v…
Making a mushroom spore print is an excellent way to get to know mushrooms a little better.  And as a bonus, Mushroom Spore Prints make beautiful artworks, and are …
This season I’ve been working on a progressive pickle process, because that’s how it needs to be done around here, if we want pickles aplenty come winter. Pickles –…
A note: this article is partly an extract from The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook – from chapter one, Observe and Interact. If you’re not familiar wit…
Adult Daikon Radish The daikon radish, a long, white root vegetable with a mild, slightly peppery flavor, is a staple <p>The post The Mighty Daikon: Unearthing the…
Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum), also known as Chinese chives, are a versatile herb used in many cuisines. Their mild garlic-onion flavor and rich nutritional profile m…
Companion planting isn’t about strict rules – it’s about principles, observation, and learning from your garden – it’s about understanding how differen…
Can you grow mushrooms in bamboo? Why yes, you can. Oyster mushrooms can be grown in all kinds of containers – it just depends where you are, and the resources around yo…