Billy Buttons — The Australian Native That Went to Hollywood
Billy Buttons — the Australian native flower I spotted on a cafe table in The Devil Wears Prada II - and how you can grow them yourself
How to Make Mozzarella Cheese at Home Without Citric Acid or Microwaves (Easy Vinegar Method)
The difference between fast mozzarella and traditional mozzarella In this recipe I’ll be talking about fast mozzarella, which is a simple way to make stretchy and delici…
How to Make a Sourdough Starter from Scratch with Fresh Milled Flour (100% Whole Grain)
Here is my tried and tested method for creating a sourdough starter from scratch which is perfect for sourdough beginners, and for anyone interested in whole grain fresh…
Why we grow things we could just buy
Echinops Blue And why imperfection is actually the point Planting seeds this morning. Magpies chortling. Bonnie wanting me to throw her ball over and over. Mug of tea st…
Where I source the seeds for The Flower Growing Year — and where you can buy them too
Where I source my seeds for The Flower Growing Year
How to grow nigella IN AUSTRALIA
How to grow Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist) from seed in Australia — the best time to sow, how to thin, and why autumn planting gives you the most flowers
Autumn planting for Australian spring abundance
Poppies and clarkia in spring from autumn planting
The Fight for Food Transparancy
Health vs Convenience and Profits There are a growing number of us who are joining the fight for food transparency, <p>The post The Fight for Food Transparancy fir…
Introducing my Floury Friday email list, plus a free sourdough discard eBook for you
The last three times that I’ve finished writing a book, I’ve been really motivated towards my writing my next one, sometimes concurrently putting the finishing touches o…
Which Mushrooms Eat What: A Home Grower’s Guide to Fungal Food Sources
So – you want to grow mushrooms at home. But which mushrooms grow on logs or straw, and why? Can you feed them anything? How do you know what will grow? How do you…
5 More great reasons to homeschool
This past week I was asked by a young mum about homeschooling. She and her husband are thinking about it for their family and I realised afresh that there are just so ma…
Backyard Vegetable Garden Design: Free Guide
A good backyard vegetable garden design starts long before you dig in the dirt. It begins with noticing… where the sun falls, how the wind moves, what you want to …
Growing Mushrooms on Logs in Australia: Best Tree Species for Shiitake, Oysters, Reishi and More
Thinking about growing mushrooms on logs at home? Choosing the right kind of wood is one of the most important steps — especially if you’re working with native Australia…
How to build a chicken run and coop from recycled materials
Having your own backyard chickens is one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to live more sustainably.  Whether you have a lot of space or a smaller b…
Rethinking Agribusiness: Integrating Sustainability, Localisation, Circular Economy, and Food Technology
Rethinking Agribusiness is Imperative for Sustainable Food Security. 1. Introduction: The Imperative for Sustainable Food Systems The global food system <p>The pos…
Cracked Supply: Why Localised Egg Production Could Be Australia’s Best Bet
Australia is currently facing a significant egg shortage. The culprit? Outbreaks of avian influenza have hit several large-scale egg farms, leading to the culling of ove…
Stretching the Grocery Budget Without Compromising Nutrition – A Fresh Look at Homegrown Food
Australians are feeling the pressure. With inflation pushing up prices on everything from electricity to rent, few households have been spared the growing financial stra…
Refrigerated vs Freeze Drying vs Dehydrating: What Happens to the Nutrients in Your Microgreens?
The Decline of Nutrients in Modern Food: What Happened? If you’ve ever wondered why fruits and vegetables don’t seem to <p>The post Refrigerated vs Freeze Drying v…
How To Make a Mushroom Spore Print – a DIY Guide
Making a mushroom spore print is an excellent way to get to know mushrooms a little better.  And as a bonus, Mushroom Spore Prints make beautiful artworks, and are …
The Progressive Pickle Process – a Love Story
This season I’ve been working on a progressive pickle process, because that’s how it needs to be done around here, if we want pickles aplenty come winter. Pickles –…