Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 31 i Pip Magazine

Pip wants to do more than just inspire you to live your best life. We want to lead by example, practise what we preach and live by the ethics of earth care, people care and fair share. And although permaculture is a concept created 40-odd years ago, these ideas aren’t new. Indigenous people all around the world have been living like this for tens of thousands of years. Pip acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land; past, present and emerging. Created on the lands of the Yuin Nation, Pip respects the great wealth of knowledge and rich tradition which has cared for this country for millennia. We invite First Nations People to share their knowledge within Pip, so that we can all have a deeper connection to country and learn…

Here are three Australian bushfoods that play important roles in Indigenous culture. Easy to grow at home, they add versatility to your kitchen and support native fauna. You don’t need a lot of space to grow a small collection of bushfoods in your patch. The three examples below are suitable for planting in most urban backyards and in smaller courtyard gardens. You can even have success growing some in pots. DAVIDSON PLUM (DAVIDSONIA PRURIENS) GROW This tall and slender rainforest plant will grow and bear fruit in the tiniest garden space. It prefers a semi-shady location and does well under the canopy of taller trees. EAT The flavour and colour of Davidson plums are quite intense. While being too tart for most of us to eat as a fresh fruit,…

Water is the lifeblood of a garden - but should you hand-water, install an irrigation system or plug in a sprinkler? Let’s consider the best ways to keep our plants happy and hydrated. Without water, plants would not survive. It makes up the majority of their cells and carries essential nutrients around the plant. Water is both used and produced during photosynthesis, a chemical process occurring in the plant’s cells to convert energy from the sun and carbon dioxide from the air into oxygen and energy the plant uses to grow. Water also helps plants regulate their temperature by being transpired, or evaporated, from tiny pores in their leaves. Plant cells plump with water are also more flexible and able to better withstand wind and heat – cells that dry…

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“Jojoba has a unique botanical chemistry that makes it very versatile and well-suited for human skin on its own” Completely natural and long lasting, jojoba oil is an excellent choice for nourishing your face, body, hair and nails as it mimics the naturally occurring oils in our skin. Pronounced ho-ho-ba, jojoba oil can be used in so many ways for everyone’s skincare routine. It’s a natural, gentle and effective way to take care of all skin types – including sensitive, dry, oily, blemished or mature skin. Jojoba has a unique botanical chemistry that makes it very versatile and well-suited for human skin on its own. As well as being an effective all-over moisturiser for everyone including babies, jojoba oil can be used as makeup remover, a hair and beard treatment,…

We turn a much-loved tea towel featuring Issue 23’s cover artist Cheryl Davidson’s black cockatoo artwork into a practical washable cover for a well-used office chair. Even though ergonomic seat bases might often be unusual shapes, making a new elasticised cover out of fabric you already have at home is easy. If you’re new to sewing, this is a great project to start with as none of the seams will show in the finished product. If you don’t have access to a sewing machine, it’s not difficult to sew by hand, it will just take a little bit more time. THINGS YOU’LL NEED Before you get started on your new seat cover, you’ll need some paper to make a pattern, a tape measure, a pencil, as well as an eraser…

VEG-TABLE RECIPES, TECHNIQUES AND PLANT SCIENCE FOR BIG-FLAVOURED, VEGETABLE-CENTRED MEALS BY NICK SHARMA (CHRONICLE BOOKS 2024) Nik Sharma’s most cookable collection of recipes yet. Veg-table is a technique-focused repertoire for weeknight mains for cooks of all skill levels looking to add more delicious and satisfying vegetable dishes to their diet. GARDEN HACKS 70 SMART, SUSTAINABLE TIPS FOR GARDENERS  BY FILIP JOHANSSON (MURDOCH BOOKS 2024) Simple DIY ideas and solutions for eco-conscious gardeners. The 70 smart hacks in this book take you through each season of the gardening year in a friendly way, with clear step-by-step instructions. LET THEM EAT DIRT HOMEMADE BABY FOOD TO NOURISH YOUR FAMILY BY ANDREA BEMIS (ST MARTINS PRESS 2024) Healthy eating isn’t always easy-especially for new and/or busy parents. In this book, Andrea Bemis provides delicious, simple…

HANNAH MALONEY Founder of Good Life Permaculture and based in Hobart, Hannah works across many areas. She’s the the lutruwita/Tasmanian host for ABC’s Gardening Australia, a permaculture educator, community worker, designer and best-selling author. She’s spent the past two decades getting her hands dirty with community change projects, as well as political and front-line activism. You can also find her having a crack at playing the ukulele, trying to master the ever-elusive chin up, plaiting her daughter’s hair or hugging her vast array of animals. ANGIE ROACH Angie Roach is a horticulturalist, garden designer, regenerative farmer, writer and lover of nature. Having developed a deep love of plants from a very young age, her working and private life see her constantly surrounded by greenery, with her passions being rejuvenating the…

Poppy & Daisy HANDMADE PAPER KIT One of the many activity kits by Poppy & Daisy aimed at reducing the amount of plastic toys in landfill and to inspire more wholesome nature play for kids, this Australian-made kit allows kids five years and older to make their own paper. As well as the A5 timber mould, the kit includes aluminium mesh, a timber rolling pin, five cotton sheets, a glass jar of dried flowers, a felt sheet and a couple of recycled envelopes. $64.95 poppyanddaisydesigns.com.au Sük YARD SUIT After working in male-dominated industries and unable to find gear that was functional and well fitting, Melbourne-based Mimosa Schmidt launched Sük workwear designed by women and to fit all body shapes. The popular Yard Suit is one option in a wide variety…

Lycopersicon lycopersicum is the ordinary tomato and L. pimpinellifolium, the cherry tomato. Lycopersicon is derived from the Greek lykos for ‘wolf’ and persicon for ‘peach’, referring to the beautiful, but supposedly deceptive appearance of the fruit. ORIGINS Although the tomato originated in South America as a weed in fields of corn, it was domesticated in Mexico and Central America. The name tomato comes from the word tomatl in the Anahuac language which was spoken by ancient Mexicans. DESCRIPTION ‘Determinate’ tomatoes are very productive but do not have a long bearing time. After one set of flowers appears at the end of a branch they stop producing more. The fruits all ripen at about the same time. The ‘indeterminate’ types keep on producing terminal buds and is therefore productive for longer…

This pack of high-quality garden goodies features half a dozen of Urban Revolution’s most popular garden tools – some hand forged – as well as an eight-function spray nozzle, open-pollinated heirloom seeds, a fruit picker, a handmade timber seedling tray, a roll of compostable webbing and more! www.urbanrevolution.com.au As well as going into the draw to win these Urban Revolution Garden Goodies valued at over $400 you’ll learn the skills and be inspired to reduce waste, grow food, make compost, forage for food, preserve your harvest, save seeds, keep bees and chooks, build ecohomes, make your own clothes and so much more! https://grow.pipmagazine.com.au/subscriber-giveaways/ CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS SCAN QR CODE TO ENTER! SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS FREE DELIVERY To your door WIN Eligiblity for subscriber giveaways PRACTICAL The perfect gift BUY & SAVE! JOIN…

Throughout history and across many cultures, humans have always found ways to preserve food. As we farewell summer and her generous abundance, the Pip team recalls some old-fashioned family favourites. Every family has one or two recipes that have been prepared, eaten and handed down through generations. Recipes that evoke memories of family gatherings, holidays and special occasions, harbouring a strong emotional connection through both their taste and aroma. However, the tradition of handing down preserving recipes between generations is probably as much about practicalities as it is about cultural and familial considerations, because families engaged in food preservation can save money, reduce waste and increase the likelihood of having a stable food supply throughout the year. Whether critical to surviving harsh winters, to provide nutrition during long voyages or…

Nestled in the rolling hills of New South Wales’ far south coast stands a solar-passive place that’s home to a family reaping the benefits of intergenerational living. Home to Honey and Stu and their two kids Ocean (nine) and Forest (four), as well as Honey’s mum Leonie, this home has been purpose built to support the family’s needs and lifestyle. Seven years ago, not long after the birth of their first child, Honey and Stu started asking the big questions about where they wanted to live long-term. So, with Leonie, they left their home in Far North Queensland, where Honey and Stu both grew up and, with Leonie, headed south. ‘We were realising that as temperatures started increasing with global warming, Far North Queensland was going to be too hot…

Using native plants to attract birds not only brings life, colour and song to our gardens, it also helps keep our local ecosystems balanced because of the roles birds play in pollinating plants, dispersing seed, controlling insects and, in some cases, even keeping rodents in check. Bird habitats throughout the country are continually being cleared or destroyed, threatening vulnerable species. We have an opportunity to counter some of the imbalances this causes, by satisfying some or all of our local birds’ needs in our own garden. Their needs are simple; food, water, shelter and a place to nest. Choosing the right native plants for our gardens is one of the best ways to attract and support our native bird species. Before starting to plan your bird-friendly garden, you can start…

PERMACULTURE COLLEGE AUSTRALIA Study with Robyn Francis, permaculture pioneer with 40 years of global experience, and her dynamic team. The living classroom bridges theory and practice in Residential PDCs (Mar & Sep), Bamboo Course (Jul), hands-on workshops, internships and educational tours.  permaculture.com.au (02) 6689 1755 ONLINE LEARNING FOR HANDS-ON LIVING Australia’s best-loved online courses to help you gain the knowledge and practical skills you need for living like it matters: Permaculture Living | Home Mushroom Cultivation | Organic Vegetable Gardening. www.milkwood.net/courses PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE, GAWLER, SA Immerse yourself in our PDC (April/May) with David Holmgren and the Brookmans at a mature organic permaculture farm and education centre. Participate in workshops on organic food, keeping poultry, fruit and nut growing or an open day. Tours by appointment. www.foodforest.com.au (08) 8522 6450…

Aussie Gardener POWER PLANTER Review by Robyn Rosenfeldt This gadget is useful for planting out large amounts of small tubestock and plants. It creates a planting hole without having to use a shovel or spade. At the time of writing this I had a shoulder injury that was exacerbated by the jolting action of digging. So I was looking for a way to plant a tray of native tubestock that wouldn’t aggravate my shoulder. The power planter was a great solution, allowing me to create appropriately sized planting holes without any of the harsh jolting action associated with digging. WHAT IS IT? Basically, it is a mini auger. You attach the bit, called the Power Planter, to a drill and its spiralling shaft ‘drills’ into the ground and removes the…

hownowdairy.com.au Five years ago, music industry executive and animal activist Cathy Palmer had never stepped foot on a dairy farm. Today, she’s the owner of an ethical dairy that’s not only practising regenerative techniques and following organic principles, but is the only dairy in Australia which allows cows and their calves to stay together after birth. How Now Dairy is 64-acre farm in northern Victoria pushing back on the widely used practice of separating dairy cows from their calves 24 hours after birth. While cows need to give birth to a calf in order to produce milk, according to Cathy, something in the region of half a million five-day-old calves are sent to slaughter every year in Australia alone, all in the name of cheaper milk prices. A dedicated animal…

Often found rising over suburban backyard fences, along train lines or growing wild on marginal land, this invasive, contentious and tasty cactus is not only known for its brightly coloured fruits, but also its edible pads and flowers. Prickly pear (Opuntia spp.), also known as barbary fig, cactus pear and nopal cactus, is often spotted growing wild. It’s a hardy cactus whose large pad-like stems – called cladodes or nopals – can be peeled and eaten, as can its various-coloured flowers which, in Australia, are most often shades of yellow. The fruits, called tunas, are also edible and mature over summer. First introduced to Australia in the mid-1800s, prickly pear cactus has been a Central American staple for thousands of years and is still enjoyed around the world. But they’re…

Root vegetables like carrots, beetroots, parsnips and radishes are staples in our kitchens and vegetable gardens. Let’s dig down into how to grow your own bunch of crunchy carrots or bountiful beets. Root crops are versatile vegetables that produce an edible swollen root or base of stem, either below or at the soil surface. Interestingly, not all are from the same family – swedes, turnips and radishes are from the Brassica family, beetroot is a relative of silverbeet in the Amaranthaceae family, and carrot and parsnip are part of the huge Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family. All prefer to grow in full sun (at least six hours) and have similar requirements when it comes to soil and climate. They have provided a valuable food source of minerals, carbohydrates and fibre as…

Commonly associated with savoury dishes, spices can add a warmth and complexity to your sweet desserts – a tasty way to use up the last of your summer produce. In sweet cookery, spice can provide a delicate fragrance, hard to put your finger on but one that gives backbone to a dish. It can balance tartness and tone down things that are overly sweet. Flavours can be enhanced by a thoughtful addition from the spice cupboard, making chocolate more chocolaty and fruit taste more of itself. Added not in shouts but in whispers, an intrigue of spice deepens allure. You can’t enjoy spices in isolation, they need foods to bounce off, so cooking with them is an art of creating relationships. Like any successful marriage, when paired with the right…

If you’re interested in permaculture, chances are you’ve heard about, or visited, The Food Forest. An award-winning property spanning 50 acres, it is a certified-organic, permaculture farm and learning centre based in Gawler, an hour north of Adelaide, and is the life’s work of Annemarie and Graham Brookman. Now in its 41st year, The Food Forest was established in 1983 with the intention of demonstrating how Australians can grow their own food, create a productive and diverse landscape, live in a low-energy, passive-solar house and earn a comfortable living, all while living relatively softly on the planet. But this couple isn’t messing around. On their semi-arid property, they produce over 150 varieties of fruit including grapes (and wine), nuts, grain and vegetables and sell most of their produce at the…

What if we peeled back the fear and taboo associated with dying and looked at death through the lens of acceptance and celebration? Annie Werner is doing just that. The story of Annie Werner and Genevieve Derwent’s inspiring move from Sydney to the Bega Valley was featured in the very first issue of Pip magazine, exactly 10 years ago. That first visit, I drove down their dirt driveway to the tiny strawbale loft home they had constructed to live in while they gathered the resources to build their forever home. We sat and talked while feasting on homegrown chickens and vegies and a friendship started. With two young kids, a beautiful love story and big dreams, Annie and Genevieve were living an idyllic life with big plans for the property…