Come with us on our journey us we ponder our simple lives.......
Habitat or Messy Garden?
In Spring I began exploring and learning about our native bees, beneficial insects, nature spirits as a way of bringing a positive energy to the
We wish you a Simple Christmas
It’s nearly Christmas, a time of year when there are so many expectations put on us, mainly by the consumerist society we live in, to
Made It Myself – Sharing With Others
What a learning curve we have been on! A little while back, Transition Streets Geelong invited us to run a series of workshops for them,
Herbs and Chicken Health
I love to grow herbs; I love their flowers colour, shape and of course their smell. My garden here in Meredith is slowly taking shape
Whither Shall I Wander
This particular question popped into my head last night and has refused to leave until I have given it some attention; mulled it over for
Country Town Living
The other day I met a man, who with his partner had recently moved into our district. They had both grown up in Melbourne and
Lemons, Strawberries and Community Food Swapping
Oh, my wasn’t it a wet and cold July? We have a lake in the yard, the ducks are happy, the dogs are muddy, the
Wealthy = Happy ?
Someone asked me recently, “Why do you live the way you do?” It is a lifestyle choice. It is what we feel is important; being
Hello Cold Days
Winter comes but just one season a year and I try to embrace the chilly weather and what it brings to us. The spirit of
Closed loop systems, herbs and eggs….
At present, we live with 10 laying chickens, 5 retired chickens, 1 Rooster, 2 teenage chickens and 2 Mumma chickens with 10 chicks and we
Backyard Chickens Things to Consider….
Keeping chooks provides your household with a daily supply of sensational tasting eggs from a sustainablepet that consumes your kitchen waste and weeds your garden.Keeping
Pondering weather and old folks tales…
Pondering the Weather…. We check the tanks regularly for dropping water levels, vegies garden need watering, dams are drying up and creeks stop flowing,
What Chickens Can Teach Us
Backyard chickens can have an positive effect on our mental welfare, they are now being introduced into old age facilities and schools. Here they helped
Some Herbs for Chicken Health
Basil- Used for mucus membrane health and has antibacterial properties Catnip- Repels insects and used as a sedative/relaxant Dill- Respiratory health, antioxidant properties, sedative/relaxant Fennel-
Have you ever smelt a summer garden?
As you water your summer vegies in the cool summer evenings, take the time to really smell your garden. Slow down time, for me it
Humans, Weeds and the Fairies…
Why do we cringe at that garden with weeds, shake our heads at the shame of allowing them to grow, “oh how untidy” we say
Why live with Backyard Chickens?
Why Consider living with Backyard Chickens? You can be a food producer! The local food movement is flourishing, and by keeping backyard chickens you
Life on the Urban Farm
The following is an article that was published in Grass Roots Magazine, which was written by Kerrie Kruger of Our Life Our Way 2012
Making the Journey Count
Grass Roots Magazine 2010 We live on a half-acre property in a cottage within a productive but slightly overgrown garden. Life is busy and I