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Towards Self-Reliance in Suburbia

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I am on a journey with my family to transition as closely as practicable to a state of self-reliance in suburbia. I practice permaculture principles in our house, garden and community. We are on the southern coast of Western Australia. To our north is the rest of the world. To the south, Antarctica.

On the Table – Summer Fruit Salad

This was breakfast the other morning. Fresh stone fruit with home-made yoghurt, a little bee pollen and some raspberries straight from the garden. Just delightful! Such as welcome taste sensation.

Petit Paradis Uncategorized Leave a comment December 19, 2011May 18, 2017 1 Minute

The Filling of the Fruit

I am in awe of the garden at the moment. The weather has been favorable for the majority of the garden, though not so much for farmers wanting to harvest. The combination of rain and sunshine with humidity has meant that the fruits forming in the garden are doing really well. We were fortunate enough … Continue reading The Filling of the Fruit →

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The Day in Photos

Petit Paradis Uncategorized Leave a comment December 9, 2011May 18, 2017 1 Minute

Wet Wet Wet

Since about 2am yesterday morning we have had a reasonable amount of rain. This hasn't stopped Jenny from standing out in it sheltering her little brood. They are nearly always on the go looking for food and are starting to leap up onto higher objects to perch.Whilst so much rain at this time of the … Continue reading Wet Wet Wet →

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New Pond Set Up

This is the pond being transformed from a sunken one to an above ground one. I must say I did prefer the old pond, but the new one is going to be more functional and effective in many ways. Plus it will be a little safer with a little one around. Or little visitors.It still … Continue reading New Pond Set Up →

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