ABOUT ME
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here!
Hi, I’m Monique — the hands, heart, and slightly chaotic brain behind The Art of Growing. I’m a mum, wife-to-be, and small-space homesteader learning (and re-learning) the old skills that make modern life feel slower, simpler, and more satisfying.
I’m not here as the expert.
I’m here as the woman in the suburbs, figuring it out alongside you — one pot of soup, one herb plant, one homemade basic at a time.
about me
Where it all began
I grew up in the red dirt of northwestern Australia, surrounded by dogs, chickens, siblings, and a mum who could grow absolutely anything. She taught me how to garden, cook, sew, and make things with my hands — skills I didn’t realise would become the backbone of my adult life.
For a long time, I drifted away from those simple rhythms.
Life got busy. Convenience took over.
And then, slowly, I found my way back
Where I am now
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 semi-sufficient — without perfection, overwhelm, or needing acres of land.
I share the real, imperfect, everyday version of this life: the wins, the flops, the experiments, the “oh wow that actually worked,” and the “okay… maybe not that again.”
If you love practical tips, honest progress, and a slower way of living that fits into modern life, you’re in the right place.
Come grow with me.
What you’ll find here
This space is for anyone who wants to make home feel calmer, simpler, and more nourishing — no matter where you live or how much space you have.
Here, you’ll find:
- simple gardening for beginners
- small-space food growing
- low-tox, old-school skills
- from-scratch cooking
- realistic homemaking for real families
- seasonal living that works anywhere in the world
Everything I share is designed to help you feel more confident at home — one small step at a time.
A few of my favourite things:
(These are the posts readers love most — and the ones closest to my heart.)
Want to stay connected?
I’d love to have you in the community.
Each week I send simple, seasonal recipes, garden tips, and practical home skills — written in the same warm, real-life voice you find here.
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