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Plastic Free July

July 1, 2018 By admin

Today is the first of July and the beginning, for millions of people across the globe, of a whole month in which they attempt to go as the name suggests, plastic free. The emphasis is on eliminating single use plastics from our lives which on the face of it seems like it should be easy,…

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Summer in the valley

January 29, 2018 By admin

Somehow the first month of this new year has come and almost gone. January started with a full moon and ends with a full moon this year, and it certainly is a magical month to be in the Barossa Valley.  The farmers market is overflowing with gorgeous ripe stonefruit.  Apricots have had a brilliant season…

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Pruning season in the valley

August 11, 2017 By admin

It’s August and it’s cold and windy here in the Barossa.  Our little house on the hill is being buffeted by wild winds and we are glad to be inside with hot cups of warming soup for lunch. And while it is wonderful to be inside, I am preparing to head out with the small…

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My top 5 eco conscious Mother’s Day gifts

May 12, 2017 By admin

1. Your Time If you live within driving distance of your mum there is almost no excuse for not spending Mothers Day with her.  At least part of it.  I am not going to wax lyrical about why, that should be self evident. Even if you have nothing else to give her but a hug…

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What to do with your preserved fruit

April 18, 2017 By admin

The other day I popped over to my good friend Marieka’s place shortly after she had pulled a pear cobbler out of the oven. It smelled awesome. Crazy good awesome. And even better, it was the product of her hidden orchard preserved pears, and dairy from her own house cow. With local flour via Laucke’s…

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A hundred mile Easter … part 3

April 16, 2017 By admin

This is a little tutorial in pictures of the naturally dyed eggs the small people and I made this last week. We focussed on red cabbage for the dye colour and used baby grape vine leaves wrapped in stockings left in the cold dye overnight to achieve the effect. It was a beautiful thing to…

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One hundred mile living

If everyone were to draw a circle 100 miles from where they lived, and only bought things grown and made within it, there would be a shift towards conscious consumption and decisions around how money is spent would become more carefully considered. Old artisan skills would be embraced, people would take greater care with the soil and water, and items would be made to last and be looked after.

While for most people living like this is quite difficult, I believe every time we support this style of living, no matter how small the act or purchase, we are making a call for a more authentic and transparent society. One which nurtures and values its communities and the land on which they live. If we are to truly embrace sustainable living we must become accountable individually and as communities.

About me

Ilona Glastonbury lives in the beautiful Barossa Valley where she runs her eco businesses The Hundred Mile Home & Otti Made, and juggles family and rural life.

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