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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.

Broad bean eaters – who? where?

As thick as thieves this little couple. I'm sure Jaz is the better one at getting to the stuff and Maiki just loves to tag along and hide when she can. Here they are feasting on a couple of broad bean leaves that are over-hanging from the hedge garden. . . obviously just a little … Continue reading Broad bean eaters – who? where? →

Petit Paradis Uncategorized Leave a comment September 22, 2011May 18, 2017 1 Minute

Spot the Guinea Pig

There is munching and crunching from under the Cape Gooseberry bush. Rustling leaves and odd little cheeky sounds. Can you spot the guinea pig? Jaz is there, trust me.

Petit Paradis Uncategorized Leave a comment September 22, 2011May 18, 2017 1 Minute

Jennifer Aniston – The clucky chook

This is a little sampling of some of the gifts were receive each day from the gals down the back corner. The top egg is a light brown and is from Penny. The large white is from our big black Australorp, Stella. And the little one on the right is from our newest hen, Clarice.Jennifer … Continue reading Jennifer Aniston – The clucky chook →

Petit Paradis Uncategorized Leave a comment September 20, 2011May 18, 2017 1 Minute

Orchids

Not all the flowers are outside at this time of the year. These orchids were forming their beautiful flowers through the chilly nights of winter and opened near the end of August. I moved them inside around that time and put them in a bit more of a warmer spot to nurture them a little … Continue reading Orchids →

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Spring Blossom

The nectarine tree is doing well also. After being sprayed a few weeks back there doesn't seem to be anywhere near the curly-leaf on it this year. I removed a few leaves today and some a few days ago, but the blossoms are out in full swing and the hail has kept away - which … Continue reading Spring Blossom →

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