Self-reliance – Pip Magazine – Sustainability and Permaculture

How To Make Quick Compost

Emily Stokes — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Want to start reaping the benefits of a compost pile for your garden... quickly? We show you how to make quick compost... pronto!

12 Items To Pack In Your Bug Out Bag

Dean Turner — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000

As fire season rapidly approaches, now’s the time to prioritise preparedness for the long hot summer we’re set to endure. Packing a bug out bag is essential.

Sheep Sorrel & Potato Soup Recipe

Julie Bennett — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Due to their high levels of oxalic acid, sheep sorrel leaves have a refreshing lemony ‘zing’ to them, making them a perfect addition to this potato soup recipe.

Homemade Dishwasher Tablets Recipe

Emma Gibbs — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:57:10 +0000

These homemade dishwasher tablets will not only save you money, they'll also save your health and the planet!

Grow Your Own Herbal First Aid Kit

Stephanie Zetah — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000

We bring you the herbs and plants you will need to grow to create your own herbal first aid kit.

How to Start Growing Onions

Maude Farrugia — Thu, 04 May 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Growing onions is easy, and they are one of the few things you can plant through winter in cooler areas.

How To Preserve Garlic

Kel Buckley — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 03:00:25 +0000

We show you how to preserve garlic to get the most out of your garlic harvest.

Pip Profile: Laurie Green (Crop Swap)

Emma Gibbs — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:22:10 +0000

Crop Swap founder Laurie Green reveals how her produce swapping initiative helps build community, reduce food waste and allows people to eat better, for less.

Fermented Foods: 12 Recipes To Try

Emily Stokes — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Fermenting fresh produce is a great way to combat food waste, save money, while also reaping the many health benefits of fermented foods.

Acorn Flour Recipe

Maude Farrugia — Tue, 03 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Make your own sweet and nutty acorn flour from foraged nuts using just a few simple tools and this easy recipe.

Edible Weeds: Nutritious & Free!

Emily Stokes — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Many edible weeds boast medicinal properties as well as being a great source of nutrition... plus they're free! Turn your unwanted weeds into edible delights.

Composting Seeds, Pips, Stones… & Other Tricky Things!

Kate Flood — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 03:29:50 +0000

Composting seeds, pips, stones, citrus, garlic and onion needn’t be a hassle. We show you how to turn these scraps into garden gold.

Fermented Low-Alcohol Drinks Recipes

Robyn Rosenfeldt — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:23:27 +0000

nterested in swapping out your regular glass of wine for healthier alternatives? These fermented low-alcohol drinks will do the trick!

5 Super Easy Sustainably Tips At Home

Emma Gibbs — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:35:48 +0000

Unsure where to start when it comes to saving the planet? These five simple sustainability tips at home are a step in the right direction.

Simple Peach Ice Cream Recipe

Robyn Rosenfeldt — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000

This easy to make peach ice cream recipe is a great way to deal with any excess peaches. Leave the skin on and enjoy all the goodness. No machine necessary!

Permaculture Home Design: Sauveterre Permaculture

Maude Farrugia — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000

We discover a beautiful permaculture home design dubbed "Sauveterre Permaculture" on the far South Coast of New South Wales.

5 Unexpected Benefits of Going Zero Waste

Emma Gibbs — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 06:59:33 +0000

We bring you the top five unexpected benefits you’ll experience once you commit to going zero waste.

How To Make Zero Waste Natural Bath Bombs

Maude Farrugia — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:03:22 +0000

Make your own beautiful zero waste natural bath bombs with our simple recipe.

The Perfect Backyard Chicken Setup

Emily Stokes — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000

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.

Waterless Composting Toilets: A Practical Guide

Kym Mogridge — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Concerned that setting up a waterless toilet would be smelly, dirty or hard to maintain? We dispels these myths about composting toilets.

Fermented Onion Weed Recipe

Maude Farrugia — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Wondering what to do with an abundance of onion weed? Turn your weed problem into a delicious solution with this fermented whole onion weed recipe.