Simple, sustainable living in a real home with real kids.
Grow one thing. Cook one meal. Depend less.
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The Art of Growing
Hi, I’m Monique — the hands, heart, and slightly chaotic brain behind The Art of Growing. I’m a mum, partner, home‑maker, and small‑space homesteader learning (and re‑learning) the old skills that make modern life feel slower, simpler, and more intentional.
Today I live in suburban Perth on a regular‑sized block, showing what’s possible when you grow just one thing, cook from scratch, and make your home a little more self‑sufficient — without perfection, overwhelm, or needing acres of land.
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Garlic Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Share me! Pinterest Facebook X This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure here. If you’ve ever planted garlic in Perth and ended up with tiny bulbs, no bulbs, or garlic that just… disappeared, you’re not alone. Garlic is one of the easiest crops once…
