By: Lucy Legan June 8, 2019November 24, 2019 Online Courses, Permaculture, Sustainable Living1 Comment

Welcome to Planet Schooling

We are excited to launch our new project, Planet Schooling. Our inspiration, our muse, is the Planet Earth. Once again we have been motivated to offer an educational option for aspiring gardeners who want to create a backyard farm, parents who want to homeschool, educators who want to support kids to ‘unschool’, and people who want…

Conscious Green Living

It really is an exciting time on the planet. More and more people are consciously moving towards a greener lifestyle. It has been stated that there can be few more pressing actions for the future of humankind than to ensure steady improvement in the quality of life for this and future generations in a way…

Backyard Farm

Gandhi once said that forgetting how to dig the earth and take care of the ground is the same as forgetting about ourselves. By creating a Backyard Farm you will not only have plentiful organic crops, it will connect you to Planet Earth. The Stats Data suggest that more than half (52%) of Australian households…

Homeschooling

There are many benefits to homeschooling. One benefit that stands out, is the time you have with your child/ren. There are different methodologies out there to aid you in this journey. When you are new to homeschooling it can be daunting trying to sort out which method is best for your child/ren and you. Good…

Welcome to Planet Schooling

By: Lucy Legan June 8, 2019November 24, 2019

Online Courses, Permaculture, Sustainable Living1 Comment

Free resources for permaculture living and Homeschooling during these challenging times

By: Lucy Legan March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

Conscious Green Mama, Ethics, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Little Green House, Permaculture, Sustainable Livingchildren, DIY, Ethics, Homeschooling, permaculture resources, principles, Recipes, stay safe, sustainabilityLeave a Comment

During this planetary self-isolation or social distancing moment, we have been organising our resources for you! The resources are a compilation of our 30 years of permaculture experience. Our team has experience working in Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, USA, Haiti, China and Australia and with people from all around the world. Our team is dedicated to demonstrating that a greener world is possible…

How to make aloe vera gel

By: Lucy Legan March 22, 2020

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Aloe vera is one of those plants that everyone should have in their garden. It has been used for centuries to heal burns, moisturiser the skin and sooth irritations. It is believed that Aristotle told Alexander the Great, to use aloe vera to treat wounded soldiers and Cleopatra also used aloe in her daily skin treatments. I…

How to Make Hand Sanitiser Gel

There is some truth in the saying “keep calm and wash your hands.” A traditional bar of soap is so good at removing substances from your hands that it not only washes away dirt but other undesirables as well. Mixed with good hand washing techniques (at least 3 minutes if you have something gnarly on…

How to make natural ketchup for waste free living

By: Lucy Legan March 5, 2020March 15, 2020

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If you are a lover of ketchup or know someone who is, this could be your recipe. This natural ketchup recipe takes 5 minutes or so to make. It tastes yummy and is healthy at the same time, so no need for guilty feelings when serving this ketchup. Commercial ketchups can have hidden sugars, corn syrup…

Are you addicted to fast fashion?

By: Lucy Legan February 4, 2020March 15, 2020

Conscious Green Mama, Ethics, Little Green House, Sustainable Living, Waste Free LivingEthics, principles, sustainability, waste free, waste free beauty, Waste Free Living1 Comment

Australians are the world’s second largest consumers of textiles, buying an average of 27kg of new clothing and other textiles each year. Disturbingly, the average Australian throws away 23kg of textiles each year. In fact, more than 500,000 tonnes of textiles and leather end up in landfill each year. At this rate, Australian’s are on…

How to make a perfumed night garden

By: Lucy Legan January 27, 2020

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With this intense heat, night gardens are making a comeback. A walk through a garden in the light of the full moon can be magical, cooling and definitely relaxing. The smells that are released by some plants can take you to another realm instantly. Night gardens can become backyard detox zones designed to be appreciated in…

$ 3 million Brazilian real in 18 days! Economic miracle or the value of the commons?

By: Lucy Legan January 12, 2020

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Fruit of corruption, or just one of those ads using ‘false news’ to promise riches without having to work? Not one or the other. This story is simple and real, and it involve intelligence and community spirit, the nature of people. The principle of cooperation is the secret to prosperity Last year, the community of…

Lucy Legan has been teaching sustainable education for over 20 years. She has played an integral role in environmental education in Brazil, a best-selling author of educational books on sustainability literacy, public speaker, and long- time ecologist.

Laila Helena is a naturopath and mumtrepreneur who has had a lifetime of sustainability. As a child traveller, she experienced homeschooling first hand. Laila happily shares her experiences with parents wanting to homeschool.