by Lucy Legan | Sep 9, 2021 | Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Living Laboratory, Permaculture, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living
What an exciting weekend we had at the Ecocentre! Thirty children aged 2 to 13 years lived with their parents for three days in the Villa and participated in many permie activities. Activities ranged from feeding the chickens, pigs and geese, making beetroot and... 
by Lucy Legan | Apr 2, 2021 | Building Soil, Conscious Green Mama, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Permaculture, Waste Free Living, Worms
Exploring nature with a worm observatory is a great way to learn about the power of worms. With a few materials, and a little helper, you can create an observatory that not only composts some of your kitchen scraps but makes a natural biofertilizer (worm castings) all... 
by Lucy Legan | Feb 25, 2021 | Building Soil, Homeschooling, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living, Worms
Is your worm farm smelling bad or attracting the wrong sort of bugs? here are some common questions answered. 1. Can I overfeed my worms? Definitely! Overfeeding worms can result in protein poisoning (aka sour crop). As protein-rich foods break down, they release... 