by Lucy Legan | Apr 10, 2023 | Conscious Green Mama, Ethics, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living, Waste Free Living
With Earth Day just around the corner on April 22nd. It’s the perfect time to chat about the importance of environmental awareness in our children’s lives. Trust me, as someone who has homeschooled my daughter in a rural setting, while building an... 
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 | 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 | 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... 