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Pickled Purslane Recipe
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) can be seen as an annoying weed, but for those in the know, it is an abundant source of valuable vitamins and ...
The Benefits of Joining a Landcare Group
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How To Dehydrate Fruit
With summer comes a bounty of fruit. Want a relatively easy and effective way to make the most of the season’s generous gifts? Dehydrate ...
Ethical Banking: How Your Money Can Help Save The Planet
Your money could be racking up a hefty carbon footprint, or supporting industries that don’t align with your personal beliefs. Ethical ...
4 Herbal Teas To Grow At Home
Brewing a pot of tea with your own organically grown herbs is one of life’s simple pleasures. We bring you four herbal teas to grow at home. ...
Natural Insect Repellent Recipe
Do natural pest repellents really work? We've done the super-sleuthing to find out what works to get mozzies and midges to buzz off!
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4 Herbal Teas To Grow At Home
Brewing a pot of tea with your own organically grown herbs is one of life’s simple pleasures. We bring you four herbal teas to grow at home. ...
5 Australian Natives To Grow in a Food Forest
These five Australian natives provide food and habitat for beneficial birds, insects and other animals in your food forest garden. Related ...
How To Grow Your Own Coffee
We all love coffee, but often the beans have travelled a long way to reach our cup. But it is possible to grow your own coffee and cut down on ...
Worm Composting: A Beginner’s Guide
Looking to compost your food waste? Worm composting is one of the best ways to dispose of your kitchen scraps. Find out more with our ...
6 Indoor Plants For Beginners
Indoor plants are a quick and easy way to bring your garden and the beauty of nature into your home. Related posts: No related posts.
Dilly Beans Recipe
Preserve your harvest with this delicious Dilly Beans recipe. Just a few ingredients and you'll be enjoying pickled beans year round.
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Pickled Purslane Recipe
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) can be seen as an annoying weed, but for those in the know, it is an abundant source of valuable vitamins and ...
How To Dehydrate Fruit
With summer comes a bounty of fruit. Want a relatively easy and effective way to make the most of the season’s generous gifts? Dehydrate ...
4 Herbal Teas To Grow At Home
Brewing a pot of tea with your own organically grown herbs is one of life’s simple pleasures. We bring you four herbal teas to grow at home. ...
How To Grow Your Own Coffee
We all love coffee, but often the beans have travelled a long way to reach our cup. But it is possible to grow your own coffee and cut down on ...
How To Make Simple Homemade Pastry
Why bother with store-bought pastry when it’s so easy to make your own! This homemade pastry recipe is perfect for savory pies and quiches. ...
Keeping Your Sourdough Starter Alive While You’re On Holidays
Going away? Don’t forget to give your sourdough starter a little love! We show you how to keep your sourdough starter alive while ...
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How To Build A Compost Shower
Harness the power of your compost and build your very own compost shower. We show you how. Related posts: No related posts.
How To Build A Wetland (And Why You Should)
Wetlands are powerhouses of biodiversity, supporting endless lifeforms. We show you how (and why you should) build a wetland. Related posts: No ...
How To Choose The Right Rainwater Tank For Your Home
Confused about which rainwater tank is the best for your home? Follow our four simple tips to work out which one is right for you. Related ...
DIY Slow Honey Harvester
Learn how to harvest honey easily with this simple slow DIY honey harvester!
Earthbag Construction: How To Build an Earthbag Structure
Along with being cheap and simple, earthbag construction produces a structure that is also tough, flexible and provides good thermal mass – ...
How To Make a Bucket Loo: Video Series
Would you be brave enough to use a bucket loo?! Save precious water by setting up a composting toilet. Related posts: Waterless Composting ...
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Ethical Banking: How Your Money Can Help Save The Planet
Your money could be racking up a hefty carbon footprint, or supporting industries that don’t align with your personal beliefs. Ethical ...
Pip’s Holiday Reading Guide
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4 Ways To Have a Sustainable Christmas
From ethical giftgiving to watching your food waste, be kind to the planet this festive season and take these four steps towards a sustainable ...
How to Patch Clothes by Hand
In just three easy steps we show you how to patch clothes by hand and give new life to a worn garment. Related posts: Mending Woven and Knitted ...
Permaculture Parenting: 12 Ways to Parent the Permaculture Way
We reveal practical and philosophical examples of permaculture parenting and how to parent according to the 12 permaculture principles. Related ...
Simple Skills for Self-Sufficiency: The Complete Video Series
Would you like to learn how to live a more self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle? Pip’s Simple Skills for Self-Sufficiency 14-part Video ...
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Simple Skills for Self-Sufficiency: The Complete Video Series
Would you like to learn how to live a more self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle? Pip’s Simple Skills for Self-Sufficiency 14-part Video ...
How To Compost Food Scraps: Video Series
Unsure which compost system is right for your needs? We talk you through five of the best ways to compost food scraps at home. Related posts: ...
How To Make a Bucket Loo: Video Series
Would you be brave enough to use a bucket loo?! Save precious water by setting up a composting toilet. Related posts: Waterless Composting ...
How To Make Bone Broth: Video Series
Learn how to make simple and nutritious homemade bone broth.
Mending Woven and Knitted Fabrics: Video Series
Winter is the perfect time to sit by a crackling fire and get stuck into your mending pile. Related posts: How to Patch Clothes by Hand
Apple Scrap Vinegar Recipe: Video Series
Apple scrap vinegar is a wonderful thing that turns a few simple ingredients into something far greater than the sum of its parts. Related ...
3 Recipes to Reduce Plastic in the Bathroom: Video Series
With a few basic ingredients, you can make your own beauty products that are plastic free and completely natural.
How to Make Your Own Kombucha: Video Series
Kombucha has hit a popularity peak and is now available even in supermarkets. However there are many good reasons why you’re much better off ...
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Pip Podcast #34: Tim Flannery
Find out about wild harvester Diego Bonetto in our latest Pip Podcast.
Pip Podcast #33: Diego Bonetto on Wild Harvests
Find out about wild harvester Diego Bonetto in our latest Pip Podcast.
Pip Podcast #32: Food Connect
In our latest Pip Podcast we connect with Emma-Kate Rose and Robert Pekin from Brisbane's Food Connect.
Pip Podcast # 31: Mara Ripani
Welcome to Pip Podcast #31. Today we journey to the central Victorian countryside to visit Mara Ripani. Related posts: Pip Podcast #29: Getting ...
Pip Podcast #30: Aboriginal Fire Management with Victor Steffensen
In this podcast we explore the fascinating work of Victor Steffensen, a Tagalaka man from Northern Queensland and expert on Aboriginal Fire ...
Pip Podcast #29: Getting Started Gardening with The Hungry Gardener
Our first podcast of 2020 will get you growing at home with Fabian Capomolla aka the Hungry Gardener!
Pip Podcast #28: Damon Gameau
It’s Pip podcast time! Today Robyn is in conversation with Damon Gameau – actor, filmmaker and director of the film 2040. Related ...
Pip Podcast #27: Natalie Isaacs
In this episode Robyn chats with Natalie Isaacs – inspirational woman and founder of One Million Women.