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 | 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 | 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 15, 2019 | Kids Gardening, Land Art, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living
I started making stepping-stones as I had difficulty detaching from my favourite vase or plates that had seen better days. So I started collecting broken pieces, and before I knew it, I started a new craze at home. Stepping stones are a great way to upcycle broken... 
by Lucy Legan | Feb 20, 2016 | Backyard farm, Permaculture, Permaculture garden
To the extent that urban apartments are getting smaller, houses are getting bigger, and garden spaces are shrinking. This brings exciting challenges if you want to create an edible garden. Vertical gardens are perfect for patios and balconies, no matter the size. The... 