by Lucy Legan | Jan 21, 2023 | Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Land Art, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living
Any garden improves with water. When planning your garden, leave 10 to 15 per cent of the area for water culture and gardens. Water is essential in attracting predators such as birds, frogs and beneficial insects to the garden. The choice of a water detail will depend... 
by Lucy Legan | Jan 20, 2023 | Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Lessons, Little Green House, Permaculture garden
The Permaculture Garden Journal was created to support teachers and families working towards a greener future. Planning, tracking, and organising organic garden records year-to-year is a great learning experience for young and old. These 37 printable pages,... 
by Lucy Legan | Jan 13, 2023 | Conscious Green Mama, health, Homeschooling, Little Green House, Sustainable Living, Waste Free Living
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 washes away dirt and other undesirables. In addition, with good hand-washing techniques (at least 3... 
by Lucy Legan | Sep 14, 2022 | Conscious Green Mama, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Permaculture, Permaculture garden
Butterflies are an essential element in nature. They help Mother Nature pollinate flowers, herbs and trees. Create a butterfly garden to attract these little miracles to your garden. Butterflies in history Throughout history, butterflies have been a subject of... 
by Lucy Legan | Sep 12, 2022 | Backyard farm, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Land Art, Living Laboratory, Permaculture, Permaculture garden, upcycling, Waste Free Living
We can do many things to encourage children to enjoy nature. Growing a garden is one of them. Making it fun is another. Choosing a suitable garden space could be your secret weapon in getting the kids out in nature. Upcycling is the new buzzword. It’s... 
by Lucy Legan | Sep 11, 2022 | Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Land Art, Sustainable Living, upcycling, Waste Free Living
Toys are readily available today and it’s estimated that around $1 billion is spent in Australia annually on retail toy sales. The need to keep buying toys for children can stems from parents needing to fulfil a personal need, feelings of guilt or just wanting... 