What happens when Permaculturalist meets Beef Farmer?
In 1999 we chose 12 acres with a small waterhole
on our 650 acre King Island Beef cattle farm,
laid out a Permaculture-inspired plan and dug a dam.
We got on our knees and began planting trees.
We added two kids and began a straw house.
Two decades have passed, kids and trees have grown fast.
Now we have a hub of productivity, beauty and abundance.
And we're still building that house.............
FROGSHACK FARM
A farmy bush garden
A bushy food farm
'Where the frogs are happy!'
We created this area of our farm because we wanted to provide more of our own needs,
and raise our kids in a beautiful, productive, sheltered, interesting and enjoyable place,
while doing our best to use the land’s resources wisely.
We value a healthy & functional landscape and aim to reflect this in our property design and methods.
Our inspiration comes from many sources
- generations of traditional and modern livestock farming & gardening, observation & love of the natural bush and an interest in Permaculture design principles and landscape function, with a pragmatic approach to biological soil science. We aim towards a responsible, balanced, economic & environmentally productive patch.
Set in the panoramic, pastoral peace of Pegarah, central King Island.
Farm Features
FROGSHACK FARM WALKS
Enjoy a walk and interpretive talk around the farm with Carmen.
Personalised guided walks for individuals or couples, or larger groups. 48 hrs advance booking essential.
*Wetland & King Island Indigenous Flora
Since 1999 we have been propagating & planting our dams & wetland with King Island native species, including rainforest species and coastal plantings, some which are locally rare or extinct. We now enjoy the frogs, birds & other wildlife who visit.
*Birdwatching
A photographers paradise, regular visited by water-birds, passerines, raptors & occasional wild pheasant & turkeys.
We host a 'Wings on King' bird survey site.
More info www.birdlife.org.au or www.birdsofkingisland.com/wings-on-king-project
*Free-range chickens
our farm foragers and fertilisers
*Farm animals
Our King Island Grass-fed Beef herd grazes nearby
*The Fruit Forest
Diverse & Abundant
*Avocado Plantation
We have mature fruiting trial trees and 45 new trees of six varieties
*King Island Garlic
Seasonal Farmgate sales during summer, when the 'garlic' sign is out.
Growers workshop available for individuals or groups. Advance booking essential.
*Strawbale & Stone house
in progress - King Island's first
contact us to find out what's happening now!
carmen_james@bigpond.com
In 1999 we chose 12 acres with a small waterhole
on our 650 acre King Island Beef cattle farm,
laid out a Permaculture-inspired plan and dug a dam.
We got on our knees and began planting trees.
We added two kids and began a straw house.
Two decades have passed, kids and trees have grown fast.
Now we have a hub of productivity, beauty and abundance.
And we're still building that house.............
FROGSHACK FARM
A farmy bush garden
A bushy food farm
'Where the frogs are happy!'
We created this area of our farm because we wanted to provide more of our own needs,
and raise our kids in a beautiful, productive, sheltered, interesting and enjoyable place,
while doing our best to use the land’s resources wisely.
We value a healthy & functional landscape and aim to reflect this in our property design and methods.
Our inspiration comes from many sources
- generations of traditional and modern livestock farming & gardening, observation & love of the natural bush and an interest in Permaculture design principles and landscape function, with a pragmatic approach to biological soil science. We aim towards a responsible, balanced, economic & environmentally productive patch.
Set in the panoramic, pastoral peace of Pegarah, central King Island.
Farm Features
FROGSHACK FARM WALKS
Enjoy a walk and interpretive talk around the farm with Carmen.
Personalised guided walks for individuals or couples, or larger groups. 48 hrs advance booking essential.
*Wetland & King Island Indigenous Flora
Since 1999 we have been propagating & planting our dams & wetland with King Island native species, including rainforest species and coastal plantings, some which are locally rare or extinct. We now enjoy the frogs, birds & other wildlife who visit.
*Birdwatching
A photographers paradise, regular visited by water-birds, passerines, raptors & occasional wild pheasant & turkeys.
We host a 'Wings on King' bird survey site.
More info www.birdlife.org.au or www.birdsofkingisland.com/wings-on-king-project
*Free-range chickens
our farm foragers and fertilisers
*Farm animals
Our King Island Grass-fed Beef herd grazes nearby
*The Fruit Forest
Diverse & Abundant
*Avocado Plantation
We have mature fruiting trial trees and 45 new trees of six varieties
*King Island Garlic
Seasonal Farmgate sales during summer, when the 'garlic' sign is out.
Growers workshop available for individuals or groups. Advance booking essential.
*Strawbale & Stone house
in progress - King Island's first
contact us to find out what's happening now!
carmen_james@bigpond.com
