Some people saw an uninviting hillside, we saw the opportunity to build a home. Building a homestead isn’t about perfection. It’s about starting where you are and letting the land teach you. With simple design, composting, and worm farming, you can create a thriving, sustainable space that feeds both your family and the earth.

The best technique is the one that feels like home. Meditation is one of those practices that sounds simple, and in many ways, it is. At its heart, meditation is simply giving yourself permission to pause. It’s the moment you put down the endless stream of thoughts, to-do lists, and worries, and choose instead to rest inside your own body for a little while. In our world of constant motion, this pause can feel uncomfortable at first. We’re so used to doing that simply being c

There’s a moment in many of our lives when the momentum that once kept us moving forward suddenly becomes too much. Each day feels faster, louder, and more demanding. The very rhythm that once gave us purpose begins to push us off balance. For me, that moment came when I found myself constantly running, but never arriving anywhere that felt like home. As the noise of life built around me, I began to feel increasingly disconnected and overwhelmed by everything that was happeni

Saving seeds feels like keeping the heartbeat of the garden alive and it means I don't have to rely on buying seeds from stores. The next season's garden is already in your hands.

There’s something deeply satisfying about pulling turmeric from the earth, the rich, golden colour bursting through the soil like hidden sunshine. Every year, our turmeric patch glows with this vibrant energy, and I never tire of seeing that beautiful orange-yellow hue.

Take a little tour of our garden- YEAR 2022 Go on a walk around our homestead with me. If you want regular updates about our produce and how our garden is growing check out the facebook group where I regularly share tips, crop information and updates about how our little patch of eden is coming along. My book Homegrown Healthy Living has now been published! you can check it out here: “I hope this little garden tour has left you feeling inspired to get your hands in the soil,

When we plant a garden, we’re doing far more than growing food, we’re growing connection. Connection to the seasons, to the soil beneath our feet, and to the quiet rhythm of life that hums all around us when we slow down long enough to listen. For some, gardening is a few pots on the balcony. For others, it’s rows of vegetables and fruit trees feeding a family. The scale doesn’t matter, what matters is the relationship. From what you put in, to what you get out, gardening ref

When we first stood on this piece of land, it was just that, land. Sloped, rugged, full of potential, but also full of questions. How...

We are currently "on the road to Gundagai" looking forward to setting up camp at the Off-Grid Living Festival!

Our family and I are currently bustling with preparations for our upcoming trip to Victoria. We are thrilled to be part of the Off Grid...

🎄❤️🎄There's something magical about crafting something from scratch, putting love and creativity into each gesture, and seeing the...

There's something magical about crafting something from scratch, putting love and creativity into each gesture, and seeing the...

Explore healthier dessert alternatives this holiday season 🎄 ❤️ 🌟 As Christmas approaches, stores are brimming with tempting treats! Overcome the urge and combat temptation by experimenting with healthier, and perhaps more traditional, alternatives to the overly sugary and unhealthy foods often consumed during the holiday season. I love whipping up this apple crumble, which pairs deliciously with fresh cream or coconut yogurt. 🎄 ❤️ 🌟 Let’s explore heathier Xmas dessert o

“Decorate mindfully with nature”. In our ongoing series on mindful Christmas celebrations, let's explore the beauty of decorating with...

Can you believe it's Xmas is only around the corner? What a convenient time of year for this bottlebrush to be in bloom. Its Red flowers...

Do you grow elderflowers? WOW, ours has produced endless blooms this season. I have been busy making elderflower-flavoured lemonade and kombucha all spring long, then changed it up a bit by trying out Milkwood’s elderflower soda recipe. I was surprised at how uplifting and refreshing this Naturally carbonated soft drink is. A little tart but beautifully floral and fresh. You will find the recipe below The Elderberries are now just starting to appear, so it will soon be tim

Healthy soil = Healthy plants Making your own compost can be quite labour-intensive or fairly simple, depending on your chosen method....

Due to a worm’s sensitive nature, any worm farmer can experience a wide range of complications inside their worm farms. It can be a...

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