Pip’s Issue 31 is packed full of inspiration and information on a diverse range of earth-conscious topics.
Hannah Maloney takes us to the South Australian farm that kickstarted her love of permaculture, learn how to attract native birds to your garden using native plants and…

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…

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 way to water your garden that will help keep our plants happy and hydrated.

Without water, plants would not survive. It…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 and their future. Since then,…

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…

PIP TURNS 10!

February 2024 marks 10 years since Pip was born in a barn on the New South Wales south coast. In 2014, just as she is now, founding editor Robyn Rosenfeldt was not only committed to reducing her and her young family’s impact on…

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 of ranges available…

Inspired by the ‘incredible edible’ movement, permaculture and other urban edible projects around the world, two friends – a horticulturalist and a human rights-environmental scholar – started Edible Bristol almost 10 years ago. The very first meeting saw people come from right across the city…

One of the oldest featured food heroes – the apple – has starred in stories since biblical times and for good reason; ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor at bay’ is far from an old wives’ tale. There’s abundant evidence of apples putting their…

Questions answered by Pip team

What are fire ants?

Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) are native to South America and were first detected in Australia in 2001 when it’s believed they arrived on a shipping container from Argentina that docked in Brisbane, Queensland. They live in…

We’d love to receive your feedback, questions, ideas or to see if we’ve inspired you to embark on any projects. Email your letters and photos to editorial@pipmagazine.com.au

EV incentives

I read your EV article Taking Charge (Pip, Issue 30) with great interest. As someone who has been…

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…

Saving tomato seeds is easy and a great way to keep growing your favourite tomatoes. Saving heirloom tomato seeds allows you to keep these heritage tomato breeds alive. Lycopersicon lycopersicum is the ordinary tomato and L. pimpinellifolium, the cherry tomato. Lycopersicon is derived from the…

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…

Seasonal garden guides for Australian climates

Moon Planting

The moon’s phases and its associated gravitational pull has a significant effect on the behaviour of tidal oceans, so it’s easy to understand how the moon can have a similar effect on the moisture in our soils and plants….

We love seeing what kids are growing with their families in their gardens, so snap and email us an image of what you’re harvesting at the moment. Send the photo to editorial@pipmagazine.com.au to win a copy of Harriet’s Hungry Worms by Samantha Smith and Melissa…

The books, films & podcasts inspiring you to make a difference

Ask Aunty: Seasons is a delightful and educational picture book aimed at introducing children aged five to 10 years to First Nations seasonal calendars.

Have you ever been excited for the first day of summer, only…

Where we use and review products that nourish us and the planet

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…

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SUGARBERRY SHIMMY

Sugarberry Shimmy founder Jules handweaves shimmering glass-seed beads and…

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…

Hello faithful readers and welcome to our 10th anniversary issue of Pip! This is a big moment for myself, the team and for all of you who have supported Pip along the way.

When I started Pip 10 years ago, people told me I was crazy…