Backyard and Outdoor Living

A PERMACULTURE perma-smile

To say Ben Shaw’s 650sqm Geelong backyard has undergone a revolution is probably something of an understatement. More than a decade ago, the 43-year-old father of two set about transforming his house into “an edible garden oasis”, embarking on a journey into permaculture from which he hasn’t looked back.

“I had a clear vision to grow healthy, diverse and nutritious food for my family and friends and

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