Monthly Archives: January 2016

26 January 2016 11:21am – Chook Fodder, Compost Corner, Diversity and How to pages uploaded

Posted on January 28, 2016 by kim

The Chook Fodder, Compost Corner and Diversity pages are also available now (under Our Garden), as is a quick How To on picking nettles without stinging yourself. Hopefully they’re useful. Let me know what you think :) http://myrtlefarm.com.au/our-garden/chook-fodder/ http://myrtlefarm.com.au/our-garden/compost-corner/ http://myrtlefarm.com.au/our-garden/diversity/ … Continue reading →

Posted in Chooks, GardenDesign, NutrientCycling, Permaculture, Vegie Patch, WasteManagement | Comments Off on 26 January 2016 11:21am – Chook Fodder, Compost Corner, Diversity and How to pages uploaded

26 January 2016 8:46am – Resources page uploaded

Posted on January 28, 2016 by kim

The ‘Resources’ page has now been uploaded. Its a quick summary of the magazines and books that I have found very useful over the years, and still do; a quick guide for anyone just starting out or getting interested in … Continue reading →

Posted in EthicalConsumerism, GardenDesign, Permaculture, Upcycling, Vegie Patch | Comments Off on 26 January 2016 8:46am – Resources page uploaded

25 January 2016 10:01am – Canadian family boycotts grocery stores

Posted on January 28, 2016 by kim

An inspiration. Could your family do it? Bathurst family pledge to go all winter without buying groceries

Posted in EthicalConsumerism, MakeYourOwn, Permaculture | Comments Off on 25 January 2016 10:01am – Canadian family boycotts grocery stores

25 January 2016 8:21am – Melliodora

Posted on January 26, 2016 by kim

If you’re looking for permaculture inspiration, you can’t go passed David Holmgren’s very own permaculture property, Melliodora. It is quite literally, the home of permaculture. Visiting Melliodora in a Dry Year

Posted in Bees, Chooks, EthicalConsumerism, GardenDesign, NaturalBuilding, NutrientCycling, Permaculture, RenewableEnergy, Upcycling, Vegie Patch, WasteManagement | Comments Off on 25 January 2016 8:21am – Melliodora

24 January 2016 1:38pm – Repurposed Furniture Ideas

Posted on January 24, 2016 by kim

For anyone else who loves repurposing/upcycling and giving old furniture a new lease on life. A lick of paint can certainly do wonders! :) 13 Totally Transformative Furniture Makeovers

Posted in Upcycling | Comments Off on 24 January 2016 1:38pm – Repurposed Furniture Ideas

24 January 2016 10:06am – New camera

Posted on January 24, 2016 by kim

Hi all, I was going to do an update for the fluffballs and chilli patch, but we got lost playing with my new camera and ended up taking a host of other photos too :) Here’s a selection: Corn flowering: … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Chooks, Permaculture, Vegie Patch | Comments Off on 24 January 2016 10:06am – New camera

24 January 2016 9:12am – Aquaponics Swimming Pool

Posted on January 24, 2016 by kim

Interesting concept Aquaponics in a Swimming Pool

Posted in NutrientCycling, Permaculture, Vegie Patch | Comments Off on 24 January 2016 9:12am – Aquaponics Swimming Pool

23 January 2016 5:44pm – Mulch

Posted on January 23, 2016 by kim

Mulching with Purpose and Precision.

Posted in Permaculture | Comments Off on 23 January 2016 5:44pm – Mulch

22 January 2016 2:13pm – Identifying Plant Nutrient Deficiencies

Posted on January 23, 2016 by kim

Great pictagram about nutrient deficiencies in plants, courtesy of Permablitz Melbourne. Definitely printing this one for my wall! Identifying Plant Nutrient Deficiencies

Posted in Permaculture, Vegie Patch | Comments Off on 22 January 2016 2:13pm – Identifying Plant Nutrient Deficiencies

21 January 2016 1:55pm – Solar-powered Bush House

Posted on January 23, 2016 by kim

beautiful bush house using rammed earth and cross-ventilation. Love the huge single-pitch roof and large windows, but i’d probably put louvers along the entire length of the roof, not just in sections. Solar-powered Bush House exemplifies chic eco-friendly living in … Continue reading →

Posted in NaturalBuilding, RenewableEnergy | Comments Off on 21 January 2016 1:55pm – Solar-powered Bush House