The best natural cleaning ingredients to have in your cupboard. Accessible, affordable and effective – they'll keep your home healthier and protect your local ecosystems from harmful chemicals!
A beautiful book about spending less while enjoying life more. Full of very helpful strategies for tweaking the way we think and behave about money and pleasure, it’s an antidote to a culture of overconsumption and overwork.
Citric acid has many uses around the home. It helps with stains and gently whitening surfaces, while also acting as a disinfectant against a range of bacteria and viruses.
Castile soap is a natural, nontoxic vegetable-based soap that can be used for both body care and household cleaning purposes. It contains no animal fats or synthetic ingredients, making it both vegan-friendly and biodegradable.
February is the last month to sow many of the warm weather crops and March is the time to get ready for autumn plantings.
If you’ve ever been frustrated by Perth’s sandy soils, or struggled to grow plants over our tough summers, this is a great book for the shelf!
5 Amazing all-natural, zero-waste toothpaste alternatives to explore, including tooth soap, tooth powders and toothpaste refills.
Switching to a low waste lunchbox is a great way to embrace Earth-care values as a family.
If you’re looking to clean your home with safe, natural products, sodium percarbonate is a great one to have in your tool kit. Whether you’re trying to keep whites clean in the laundry, remove stubborn stains around the home or clean the grout in your bathroom, sodium percarbonate is a powerful, yet safe cleaner to have on hand.
Backyard chooks will need a little extra TLC to help them thrive through Summer. Before you leave home for the day, check what the temperature is going to be, and ensure your birds are adequately protected from the heat.
If your worms are climbing out of the bedding mix or congregating under the lid of your worm farm, they’re stressed out. Here's how to cool them down.
Try this beautiful garden-to-table recipe by our talented Bec. Mix and match whatever garden produce and edible flowers to create your own delicious work of art.
Sunsmart garden designs and water wise habits to nurse your garden through a heatwave and keep your plants healthier during the hottest parts of the year.
Find out what you can and can’t recycle this Christmas, and help divert waste from landfill.
Perth planting guide for December and January. With warm soil temperatures, a range of seeds should germinate easily and quickly during Birak. We recommend heirloom seeds sourced locally within WA.
Together, we can make a difference this festive season. Here are some easy ways to celebrate Christmas sustainably and give with purpose.
To help curb your Christmas food waste mountain, plan well and prepare lists to prevent shopping on impulse. Here are our top tips for reducing food waste at Christmas time.
Sadly most of the common gift wrapping materials we use today are non-recyclable and destined for landfill after one or two uses. But Gift wrapping doesn't have to be wasteful. Check out these tips!
Nothing’s quite as refreshing in summer than a crisp, juicy watermelon that’s bursting with sweetness. Grow your own watermelons and they taste even more satisfying! Here's our guide to growing watermelons at home in time for summer.
Many laundry detergents and cleaning products on the market today are full of toxic chemicals which pose a risk for both ourselves and the environment. Here's our guide to getting the nasties out of your laundry and opting for safer, more natural solutions.
Composting is an easy and impactful way to reduce household waste. If you have a garden, it’s also an awesome way to feed your plants for free. Learn about the different composting methods and how to get started, whatever size space you have.
IPM is an approach to combat pests and pathogens using a combination of sustainable methods, helping gardeners to become less dependent on synthetic pesticides.
Going plastic free in your workplace! Conducting bin audits, swapping to eco-friendly alternatives, setting up a workplace compost + more.
Winter might seem like a sleepy time in the garden, but it's actually one of the most powerful seasons for regeneration and planning. As Makuru settles over Boorloo (Perth), it's the perfect opportunity to nourish your soil, plant cool-season crops, support native biodiversity, and prepare your garden for a thriving spring. From mulching and pruning to pest control and tool care, every small act now lays the foundation for a lush, resilient garden—and a deeper connection to the rhythms of nature.
Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers individuals to reduce single-use plastics and create long-lasting sustainable habits. In our latest blog, we share 30 simple and practical swaps—from kitchen to bathroom to on-the-go—that anyone can try to reduce their plastic footprint. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your low-waste lifestyle, these easy changes can help you save money, reduce waste, and protect our planet. It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress, and every small action counts. Join us this Plastic Free July and be part of the solution! 🌏💚
If you're looking to build real-world skills for sustainable living, find hope in community, and reconnect with the rhythms of nature, here are some deeply inspiring podcasts, books, magazines, and films to guide your journey.
