by Lucy Legan | Dec 24, 2022 | Conscious Green Mama, Ethics, Sustainable Living, upcycling, Waste Free Living
After the festive season, many people feel they need to clean up their act, whether it be a detox, spring clean of the house or a complete decluttering operation. The 14 Rs can act as a roadmap to help you get your home and life in order. The principles of the 14 Rs... 
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 | Jan 3, 2022 | Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Land Art, Permaculture, upcycling
I love upcycling! It saves me money, and I reduce the number of things that go into landfills. I avoid excessive rubbish, and essentially, I won’t consume raw materials that are costing the earth. Converting waste into funky garden pots “Did you know... 
by Lucy Legan | Sep 22, 2015 | Conscious Green Mama, Kids Gardening, Permaculture, Permaculture garden, upcycling
I’ve seen plenty of vertical pallet gardens in coffee shops, and I’ve always wanted to make my own. Pallets are usually readily available and are either free or cheap to buy. I picked mine up from a local agro/garden shop. They were free as they were a...