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 | Permaculture
It is well known between lunar gardeners that growing with the moon means healthier plants. For thousands of years, several civilisations such as the Mayan, Aztec, Egyptian, Sumerian and the Celts based their planting calendar on the cycles of the moon and sun. The... 
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... 
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... 