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 | 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... 
by Lucy Legan | Feb 24, 2022 | Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Permaculture, Permaculture garden, Waste Free Living
We take Coleman’s quote very seriously, “Information is like compost; it does no good unless you spread it around”. So we want to spread good and positive information around. We have been working hard to create an Educator’s pack that is both informative... 
by Lucy Legan | Jan 3, 2022 | Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Land Art, Permaculture, upcycling
I love upcycling! It saves me money, and I reduce the number of things that go into landfills. I avoid excessive rubbish, and essentially, I won’t consume raw materials that are costing the earth. Converting waste into funky garden pots “Did you know... 
by Lucy Legan | Dec 6, 2021 | Kids Gardening, Permaculture
It is well known among organic growers that all learning in agriculture must begin with the observation of nature and an in-depth study of what is meant by the “law of unity” (togetherness law). Cocannouer (1950) suggests that our success or failure with... 