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48 life: accidental artisans
How a family used the principles of permaculture
and a desire for self-reliance to build a thriving
natural skincare business.
54 harvest: baskets full of goodness
Chef and organic farmer Matthew Evans is back
with another book about life on his Fat Pig Farm,
plus paddock-to-plate recipes.
62 drinks: organic celebrations
Max Allen says there is a growing array of local organic
wines, beers, ciders and more, so your festive season
celebrations can be all-Australian and organic.
66 planet: clothes with meaning
Slow fashion advocate Jane Milburn says it’s time
we paid as much attention to the eco-footprint of
our clothing as we do to our food.
74 conversation: Costa Georgiadis
Leanne Croker chats with ABC Gardening Australia’s
host about life, gardening and the future of the planet.
76 life: spreading garden love
Eliza Henry-Jones reflects on her gardening life
and memories, and the many rewards.
81 poultry: happy chook holidays
Jessamy Miller explains how to set up your chooks
and organise carers when you want to go on holidays.rgua
9 Editor’s Letter
10 MATTERS: News and events
12 MAIL: Reader questions and thoughts
19 PLANT: living gifts
Karen Sutherland finds some delightful plants to
give to friends, or yourself, this festive season.
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87 LIBRARY: The latest books
88 Gardening on your ABC
90 LOSING THE PLOT: lawn traitor
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