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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How Deep to Plant Garlic (and Why It Matters)
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 and ended up with tiny bulbs, cloves popping out of the soil, or garlic that just never took off, depth is usually the culprit. Garlic is…
