Sunlight – I must make this remark right from the start. I have travelled the world and been as far north as the Artic Circle in summer and as far south as southern Victoria. Never, however have I experienced the sun as intense and as ‘hot’ as here in Albany, WA. I have been told … Continue reading More Elements Work
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Beyond My Backyard
We travelled to Perth last Thursday/Friday. Up through fields and fields of drying wheat, rye and canola. Through a canvas of parched land and 5 inch crops. The land looked dead and beat. Ironically there was a very light sprinkling of rain as we passed through Wandering and there were in fact fields that were … Continue reading Beyond My Backyard
Before & After : Permaculture Illustration
Relationships in the System
This image shows some of the relationships existing in the house design at the moment. This is really just the surface of it and shows a limited number of elements but gives an example of their interconnectedness.
Babies on the March
It feels like it could be a hot one for Melbourne Cup race day. I was in the garden early watering and noticed these tiny preying mantis. So new to the world and on the hunt for food already. I'm not sure how long they have been out but by the number of them (there … Continue reading Babies on the March



