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Handmade in Taradale, Victoria, these vitrified ceramic weights keep vegetables submerged during fermentation, ensuring optimal flavor and preservation. Available in 6, 8, 10 and 12 cm sizes, they’re non-absorbent, food-safe and dishwasher- friendly. Each weight features a central hole to allow gases to escape and facilitate easy removal.

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Portland, Oregon has long been a leader in urban agriculture – a city where food, ecology and community come together. Sherrett Food Forest (also known as Winslow Food Forest) is a shining example. Established in 2016 on underused public land, this 0.68-acre site in the city’s southeast is a thriving urban permaculture garden.

Created by students of the late permaculture teacher Toby Hemenway, the project demonstrates how community action can transform space and restore connections. A dynamic polyculture of annual vegetables, fruit trees, berries, herbs and edible flowers is grown here, with plantings chosen for resilience and biodiversity. Fruit tree guilds flourish, while techniques like pairing Jerusalem artichokes with black walnuts offer creative responses to challenging growing conditions.

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Blending tradition, care and sustainability, Koala Tea has been producing certified organic herbal blends in the Northern Rivers for more than 30 years

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The Sense of Place collection features a line of Australian native slow-distilled essential and body oils that capture the aromas of Australia’s iconic terrain in nourishing botanical blends. Each oil is crafted from botanics that thrive in specific regions, celebrating the unique flora endemic to their home. They’ve been carefully crafted to nourish the skin and create a sanctuary of scent.

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As someone who makes sourdough regularly, I’ve been coveting a stone mill for some time now. I was sent this hand-operated mill from Pip advertiser Skippy Grain Mills, who agreed to be subject to an independent and objective product review.

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Unstuck is a gentle, practical guide for anyone feeling bogged down by stress, indecision or emotional overload. Written by clinical psychologist and The Imperfects podcast regular Dr Emily Musgrove, the book offers an accessible framework for understanding why we feel stuck, and how to begin moving forward with greater clarity, self- compassion and purpose.

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Describe your garden Our garden has lots of spider webs! It has big gum trees with koalas, possums, kookaburras, currawongs, rainbow lorikeets and even a butcher bird. We have a big yard with lots of grass and native flowers. One day there was even a koala on our shed roof! We have three possum houses in the trees.

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