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... 
by Lucy Legan | Dec 20, 2015 | Ecocentro Ipec, Homeschooling, Permaculture, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living
My mama started making keyhole beds after reading “Mandala gardens: a booklet for Permaculture gardeners” by Robyn Francis. At this time, we were living at Ecocentro IPEC, so we had lots of space to experiment with creating keyhole gardens. I have memories of munching... 
by Lucy Legan | Nov 10, 2015 | Kids Gardening, Land Art, Permaculture, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living
Some ten quintillion insects are buzzing around the planet at this moment. They are the largest biomass of the terrestrial animal on the earth and play a crucial role in keeping us alive. Insects spend their time pollinating the flowering plants and trees, producing... 
by Lucy Legan | Oct 8, 2015 | Building Soil, Living Laboratory, Permaculture, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living
I’m the sort of person that quickly forgets leftovers in the fridge. So sometimes, things start to get a little funky and resemble a science experiment. So instead of throwing things straight in the compost bin, I try and take the time to make a natural... 