Permaculture Home Design: Sauveterre Permaculture
We discover a beautiful permaculture home design dubbed "Sauveterre Permaculture" on the far South Coast of New South Wales.
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An Off Grid Tiny House on Magnetic Island
For a yoga teacher with a passion for permaculture, building an off grid tiny house from recycled materials became the perfect way to connect with her family and community.
The Perfect Backyard Chicken Setup
Want to introduce chooks into your permaculture system but not sure how to get started? We explore a number of options for a backyard chicken setup.
How To Build A Wicking Bed
We know plants need water to grow, but understanding when and how much they need can seem like a mystery only “green thumbs” can solve. We show how you how to make your own wicking bed.
Waterless Composting Toilets: A Practical Guide
Concerned that setting up a waterless toilet would be smelly, dirty or hard to maintain? We dispels these myths about composting toilets.
7 Natural Building Materials For A Sustainable Home
Strawbale? Hempcrete? Light earth? Rammed earth? Here are our top picks of natural building materials and a little run down on each.
8 Ways To Live a Sustainable Lifestyle
We bring you eight key areas to tackle if you want to get started on the path to sustainable living.
How To Build A Compost Shower
Harness the power of your compost and build your very own compost shower. We show you how.
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.
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.
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 – enough reasons for us to give it a go!