This follows the post on the National Australian White Ibis Survey running this week. The boys and I were up early this morning. Nothing unusual about that really. Although a lone bush walker met us on the path to our morning outing and made comment. "How did you get them up so early?" "Trust me, … Continue reading White Ibis Survey
Some small and slow solutions proudly brought to you from the Realms of Necessity... Friday Night is Dessert Night! I'm wary of traditions. Especially just for the point of having them. But we may have birthed one. Our boys were getting into the habit of demanding dessert before, during and after our meals. It was … Continue reading Solutions for a Spinning Planet
Part One - Zero to Abundance I find it pays to refresh the mind of concepts from time to time. Each time I take a look at zones there is a different mind-set of learning and experience that views the zones and my approach to them differently. Mostly due to a different piece of land … Continue reading Zoning Out from The House – Permaculture Zones : Part One
I was maybe 8 years old when I came across this book at a car boot sale in Fremantle. It was some ridiculously affordable price like 50c, and I had the pocket money to buy it. It is my first memory of the broader diversity of nature. It showcased to me a wider world of … Continue reading The University of Diversity
I've never heard so many Sacred Kingfishers around the place before. It's unusual yet fantastic. I've also started noticing the Citrus Swallowtails are emerging as are the Vine Moths now that there is an abundance of fresh, green, tender leaves on the grape vines. I have also heard many cicadas at the new garden and … Continue reading Phases Of Abundance – Tillellan
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