by Lucy Legan | Sep 14, 2022 | Conscious Green Mama, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Permaculture, Permaculture garden
Throughout history, butterflies have been a subject of fascination for children and adults alike. Many ancient civilizations believed that butterflies were symbols of the human spirit. For example, the Greeks thought that a new human spirit was born every time a... 
by Lucy Legan | Jan 17, 2022 | Conscious Green Mama, Ethics, health, Permaculture, Sustainable Living, Waste Free Living
Eco-anxiety is an emerging condition. Named in 2011, the American Psychological Association recently described it as the dread and helplessness that come with “watching the slow and seemingly irrevocable impacts of climate change unfold, and worrying about the future... 
by Lucy Legan | Sep 30, 2021 | Conscious Green Mama, Ecocentro Ipec, Online Courses, Permaculture, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living
The Sustainable Solution Series now has grown to six ebooks. The series is practical-based, with many recipes, DIY and tips. The booklets were first published in Brazil at the Ecocentro IPEC, a living and learning community that incorporates alternatives of... 
by Lucy Legan | Apr 8, 2021 | Conscious Green Mama, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Little Green House, Sustainable Living
The haybox, also known as the straw box or insulation cooker, is a great way to slow cook when you have a full day in the garden or camping and want to conserve energy. If you are homeschooling or like to experiment, this is your box! The haybox is a thermally... 
by Lucy Legan | Apr 2, 2021 | Building Soil, Conscious Green Mama, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Permaculture, Waste Free Living, Worms
Exploring nature with a worm observatory is a great way to learn about the power of worms. With a few materials, and a little helper, you can create an observatory that not only composts some of your kitchen scraps but makes a natural biofertiliser (worm castings) all... 
by Lucy Legan | May 5, 2020 | Conscious Green Mama, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Little Green House, Permaculture, Sustainable Living, Waste Free Living
We were lucky enough to find an old rolling rubbish bin and decided to repurpose it into another worm farm. Trash bins are a great way to collect worm juice and castings in a vertical space. The bins can readily be found in tip and junk shops. When choosing a bin... 