permaculture principles

Growing vegies and fish in a closed-loop aquaponics system can be a healthy, sustainable and low-maintenance way to grow food at home.

Apitherapy is the practice of using bee products such as honey to prevent and treat a host of miladies. Here are three ways you can use honey medicinally.

Pip’s Issue 32 is packed full of inspiration and information to start the new season on the front foot.

We bring you a wrap up of the latest must-read sustainability books inspiring you to make a difference.

Should you hand-water, install an irrigation system or plug in a sprinkler? We consider the best watering methods to keep your plants happy and hydrated. 

The 10th anniversary issue of Pip – Issue 31 – is here, and it’s a big moment for the Pip team and for everyone who has supported Pip along the way over its 10 year journey.

By hand pollinating your cucurbit flowers you can ensure the seeds you save from the resulting fruit will always be true to type. The Cucurbitaceae family, which consists of zucchini, pumpkin, cucumber, melons, gourds, luffa and marrows, is one of the most promiscuous genus of plants.  Their insatiable desire to cross-pollinate with one another makes […]