Mark Farmer
Our permaculture editor and teacher, Mark Farmer, completed his Permaculture Design Certificate with the legendary teacher Geoff Lawson at Permaculture Noosa in 1997. Our Farmer has lived on two land-sharing co-ops & maintained permaculture-based gardens ever since.
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Garden
Attracting Butterflies Bees Birds & Good Insects to a Garden
A Guide to Attracting Butterflies, Bees, Birds, and Beneficial Insects to Your Garden Creating a garden that attracts butterflies, bees, birds, and beneficial insects enhances biodiversity, supports pollination, and helps manage pests naturally. This guide explores...
Country Living
How to Build a Beneficial Bug Hotel for Your Backyard
How to Build a Beneficial Bug Hotel for Your Backyard Creating a beneficial bug hotel is a fun and rewarding way to support your garden’s ecosystem. By providing a safe habitat for insects like bees, ladybugs,...
Garden
Beekeeping Supplies: the Essentials and Options
Beekeeping Supplies: A Guide to the Essentials Starting your beekeeping journey requires the right tools and equipment. Investing in quality supplies ensures the safety of both you and your bees while setting you up for long-term...
Permaculture Design
17. Permaculture – Aquaculture & Mariculture
Aquaculture and mariculture are integral components of permaculture, offering sustainable methods for producing food and supporting ecosystems. This section explores the principles and practices for designing and maintaining aquatic systems, emphasizing balance, biodiversity, and efficiency. Aquaculture Aquaculture...
Permaculture Design
Sustainable Aquaculture: Effective Pond Systems
Sustainable Aquaculture:Designing and Implementing Effective Pond Systems Aquaculture is a dynamic and sustainable method of cultivating aquatic organisms, including fish, plants, and other species, in controlled environments. The practice not only provides a reliable source of...
Permaculture Design
Freshwater Aquaculture: Sustainable Farming
Freshwater Aquaculture: Sustainable Farming on Inland Waters Freshwater aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms in inland waters such as ponds, lakes, rivers, and tanks, has become a significant component of global aquaculture production. This practice offers a...
Earth Care
Aquaculture: Towards Sustainable Seafood Production
Aquaculture: A Modern Solution for Sustainable Seafood Production Aquaculture, also known as fish farming, is the practice of cultivating aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants under controlled conditions. This method of food production...
Earth Care
Home Hydroponics System Setup Guide for Growing Perch
Home Hydroponics System Setup Guide for Growing Perch, Barramundi, and Other High-Protein Fish Welcome to the world of home hydroponics! With this instructional manual, you'll learn how to set up a hydroponic system using tote drums,...
Forestry & Koalas
19. Permaculture – Wildlife Management & Pest Control
Permaculture Design Course, Section 14.BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a long-term prevention process to solve pest problems in a building or property that minimizes risks...
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Historic WWII wreck that sank with 1080 people found
The wreck of the Montevideo Maru, one of the worst international maritime disasters in history, has been located at a depth of more than 4,000...
National Threatened Species Day 2023
September 7 is National Threatened Species day. A day where Australia should hang it's head. The '2020 State of the Environment report shows we are...
Middle East Recipes: Machboos, Al Harees, Shawarma, Balaleet
Dubai, with its rich culinary heritage, offers a variety of delicious dishes that reflect the flavors of the Middle East. Here are some Middle...
Palm Sunday Peace Rally and March for Nuclear Disarmament
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Tens of thousands of Sydneysiders took to the streets in a mass display of protest, unity, and Aussie humor, led by notable figures such...
Down Under Rhythms: The Men at Work Saga
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As soon as Men At Work hit the radio waves in 1982, we knew the album would be an Aussie legend. These photos were...

