<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Homegrown Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homegrown Health gives advice, tips and practical guides to homesteading, living naturally and self-sufficiency. ]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:51:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.homegrownhealth.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Simple Chickweed salve recipe for homemade first aid kid  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how to make a soothing homemade chickweed salve using fresh herbs and natural ingredients. This easy, two-step recipe is inspired by my visit to herbalist Pat Collins’ workshop, where I learned the power of creating your own healing remedies at home. Perfect for easing eczema, rashes, itchy skin and more — a beautiful addition to any natural medicine cabinet.]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/simplechickweedsalverecipe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691edad1f2f611153056457a</guid><category><![CDATA[Naturally Homemade products]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:42:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_dd2451fe43ed4e1088a1cb1f26f3439f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing Our Mountainside Homestead: A Practical Guide to Permaculture Living]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/designing-our-mountainside-homestead-a-practical-guide-to-permaculture-living</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0735867805a6f93e80e86</guid><category><![CDATA[Garden Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:35:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f679c_c639f07e29c94327a4c15a2ad7cb515d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Types of Meditation: Finding the Practice That Works for You]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 can seem like a...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/types-of-meditation-finding-the-practice-that-works-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68efb11450873aaf5dacabe0</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Support]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:39:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_00a57e93dbbf4e4dbdb58fc56513b336~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The power is in today: your brain believes what you tell it most]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 happening. My mind was...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/the-power-is-in-today-your-brain-believes-what-you-tell-it-most</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68efaf8d461671931e7def2c</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness Support]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:32:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_d0632d71a5bf453cb6f308c72bfcdb15~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_815,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seed Saving – Keeping the Cycle Going]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/seed-saving-keeping-the-cycle-going</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e3b9263af439b9bda2eaff</guid><category><![CDATA[Garden Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:59:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_553a52c970344969a4d1c0b21c35a461~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turmeric Harvesting – Growing Sunshine Beneath the Soil]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/turmeric-harvesting-growing-sunshine-beneath-the-soil</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e3b6a85410b45ad9a656b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Garden Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:37:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f679c_985800161de04760bec9664973e87000~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_670,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our garden tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, no matter what...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/our-garden-tour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e3b3f75410b45ad9a6509e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:27:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyFnxUKkcmg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing Through Gardening: A Way Back to Ourselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 reflects your...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/healing-through-gardening-a-way-back-to-ourselves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e3ae56fabe64c932f90622</guid><category><![CDATA[Garden Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:13:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_609dfa7b49f543cb902bf2e7e31174be~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing Our Permaculture Homestead: A Living System in Harmony]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/designing-our-permaculture-homestead-a-living-system-in-harmony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e353c800b81c65ce502717</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:48:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_adf71d3335fe45bc90a32c3db41e0121~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>homesteading4immun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On our way to the Off-grid Living Festival ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are currently "on the road to Gundagai"  looking forward to setting up camp at the Off-Grid Living Festival! ]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/on-our-way-to-the-off-grid-living-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">660e031f2ae1bf8737d5bea3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:21:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_763220aa3eca4d4c9619866863cbbd73~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_962,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Off Grid Living Festival!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/your-title-what-s-your-blog-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66010201bf999b2f03556d2d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_69b0bcadb6b7460391458b3519d5372f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_522,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>homesteading4immun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GINGERBREAD BODY SCRUB]]></title><description><![CDATA[❤️There's something magical about crafting something from scratch, putting love and creativity into each gesture, and seeing the...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/gingerbread-body-scrub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">657bae65e13de1b5df42e018</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:45:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_e21e8476fd314686a74730c61ab4a3b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>homesteading4immun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOP 10 HOMEMADE XMAS GIFTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's something magical about crafting something from scratch, putting love and creativity into each gesture, and seeing the...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/top-10-homemade-xmas-gifts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">657bac9c01cc4555109fd860</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:38:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_c4e50a6fe63c4943b5e4edc48e1009b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>homesteading4immun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Homestead Christmas Apple Crumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 options this year...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/homestead-christmas-apple-crumble</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65785ebd8d961b59aa076024</guid><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:26:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_97a132c04f0f414c843803f68bcd31cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our top 10 homemade, nature inspired Xmas decorations]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Decorate mindfully with nature”. In our ongoing series on mindful Christmas celebrations, let's explore the beauty of decorating with...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/our-top-10-homemade-nature-inspired-xmas-decorations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">656db59fd0f673d8894cc4a6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:29:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_deffe91e4e404b9da612726fe5b513c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>homesteading4immun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[No waste Xmas table decor]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/no-waste-xmas-table-decor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">639a30d4297b8c0fc932fd27</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:26:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_d552cb99167944b49c1a818bec38d619~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_650,h_867,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>homesteading4immun</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WILD FERMENTED ELDERFLOWER SODA ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 time to cover the...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/wild-fermented-elderflower-soda</link><guid isPermaLink="false">636994700e6e5dd1f61c04cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:51:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_e1d19dc4ce744cb3b04287576a750bb6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Axisa </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating living soil in your own backyard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthy soil = Healthy plants Making your own compost can be quite labour-intensive or fairly simple, depending on your chosen method....]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/creating-living-soil-in-your-own-backyard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6350abbcfdfa9e51883122fe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 02:35:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_cf2bf48eff0649d1b3b227f80b58936e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's wrong with my worm farm? Most common worm farming mistakes.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/what-s-wrong-with-my-worm-farm-most-common-worm-farming-mistakes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634846d5258c443fa382def7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:19:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_15f30e9c68c24315b1f9934a377ebbf4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_820,h_547,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Homegrown Healthy Living blog!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A friendly like-minded community space committed to sharing modern-day homesteading skills and experiences, our trials and triumphs in...]]></description><link>https://www.homegrownhealth.au/post/welcome-to-the-homegrown-healthy-living-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634390f2fd91e927991d027b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 03:29:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/25f437_85e3f11f83554ea7acdbca56c5e038d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>