Talking Teds
A good friend of mine had a problem with a Bush Turkey (also called Scrub Turkeys, Bush Chooks and I am sure a number of other names not suitable for publication…) The Bush Turkey...
Category: Farm animals
New additions to the goat family
After a pregnancy of around 4 months, our grumpy Saanen goat Marigold had two male kids, named Pheelix and Phanjo by my 11-year old.
Unexpected extra-curricular activities at the PDC course
Some of our PDC students were very happy to be asked to help get a donkey off the main road by our neighbour. It became a little adventure that was subject of many talks...
Permaculture Life Skills Internship Curriculum
The curriculum for our 10 week long Permaculture Life Skills Internships, which will teach students practical permaculture and self reliance skills.
Chook poo hot compost
A happy accident led to a beautiful compost from chook manure, which fed our permaculture gardens.
A romantic night in the kitchen
Making sausage casings from goat intestines.
Creating abundance
By working towards a closed cycle on the property, and by using permaculture principles, we are becoming more and more abundant every day!
Creatures of habit
Routines are vital for animals and humans alike!
Pending collapse of WA’s breadbasket?
The healthy soils of WA’s breadbasket have deteriorated to point of collapse. Actions are needed to prevent total collapse of soil in this area.
Native bees to help in our permaculture garden
We are encouraging Australian Native bees into our permaculture garden, so they may pollinate our plants and we can harvest some of their rich honey.
