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41. Life Rarely Goes as Planned (and a Secret Club)

Autumn sun shines upon us and the kangaroos have returned in abundance. An echidna visits, along with Australian native birds. The garden transforms from one season into the next, and I share some personal thoughts about the vlog, including a secret club I treasure. Welcome to Episode 41.

40. Living with Kangaroos and Koalas

Autumn is nudging its way into summer’s space as the colours and seasons shift. Loads of wildlife visit, including a sweet koala. Changes in the garden unfold and life rolls on in a blessed way. Welcome to Episode 40.

39. All Roads Lead Us Home

Summer has beaten down upon us this month, while still providing beauty and change. The life of the ants reminds me of inward journeys and the harshness of the dam drying out shows me that nothing is fixed or guaranteed. And of course, gentle moments with wildlife unfolded, including the spotting of some new creatures.…

38. Planting the Future Through Heatwaves and Hope

This summer has brought back-to-back heatwaves, as well as changes in the neighbourhood that I was hoping to avoid. But it has also brought gentle sunrises, playful wildlife, magnificent sunsets, many of the usual characters at the birdbath, and bursts of colour in the garden. Welcome to Episode 38.

37. The Creatures of Summer Arrive

While life unfolds at a gentle pace, it’s astounding how much can happen out here in the wilderness. The creatures of summer arrive as well as the welcome return of others, putting my heart back to a place of ease. Flowers bloom (at last!) and the garden delivers greens for the kitchen. So many special…

36. Randomness and Routines

As spring starts fading into summer, I reflect on routines that support my joy while my heart remains open to the randomness that sharing these acres with wildlife brings. New creatures to meet and change is constant. Welcome to Episode 36. (Apologies for a few heavy popping sounds in the audio in this episode. I…

35. Finding Awe Through Slow Living

My enjoyment of living with wildlife and the creation of these vlogs deepens all the time. Slow living has become a part of who I am and no longer takes conscious effort. May this episode leave you feeling relaxed and support you to fall in love more deeply with the countryside and wildlife I am…

34. Is it Crazy to Garden with Kangaroos Around?

After the disastrous start to the garden (thanks, cockatoos!), I’m soldiering on and being surprised by a beautiful element in the design: rocks. Terraces are forming, kangaroos are watching on, and peace is overflowing as the connection with home and off-grid life deepens. Welcome to Episode 34.

33. A Rough Start for the Garden

There are both positives and negatives living in the wilderness. While sharing your home with wildlife is a positive, sharing your garden with them is not! Another positive is the beauty of wattle season. Welcome to Episode 33.

32. Moving on From Mistakes with Our Tiny House Build

It’s a relationship of trust between a client and a builder, one that is often between two complete strangers. There’s a lot I’d do differently given the chance again, but sometimes the most peaceful path is to just learn to live with the mistakes. Welcome to Episode 32. (Episode 26 shares many of the earlier…