Chicken and garden GOALS with Alyce Alexandra

We live, work, and dream on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands. We acknowledge them as holding deep ecological knowledge and their ability to live sustainably in harmony with the land. They and other ancient cultures are roots of permaculture—working with nature, fostering resilience, and ensuring balance for future generations.

In this episode, Alysse chats with Alyce Alexandra about her journey from a cooking lover to a full-on permaculture enthusiast, diving into the world of food production, animal care, and sustainable living.

Alyce shares how her passion for cooking turned into a commitment to permaculture, which is all about creating sustainable systems that work for both people and the planet. She explains how growing your own food can improve health and bring families closer together, plus how chickens, though a little destructive at times, can be total garden superheroes when managed right. A good chicken coop can actually boost food production, and goats? They’re perfect for tackling invasive plants like blackberries while keeping the ecosystem balanced.

Alyce also talks about rescuing animals, especially chickens, and how they can thrive in a permaculture setup with some love and care. She emphasizes that taking care of animals is a lifestyle commitment, but it’s one that fits right into the rhythm of permaculture. Community support, she says, is key to keeping everything running smoothly.

She gives some awesome gardening tips too, like how timing is everything when planting veggies (get it wrong, and you’re in trouble!), why small pots just don’t cut it for plant growth, and the importance of sun exposure. Pest control can be frustrating, but Alyce suggests a holistic approach to keep things natural and healthy.

Gardening, she says, teaches patience and the ability to roll with the punches when things don’t go as planned. The conversation wraps up with a look at cool, innovative projects to make animal care more sustainable, and Alyce’s reminder that every garden environment is different—so embrace the challenges and find what works for you.

The key takeaway? In gardening, design principles matter more than copying exactly what someone else is doing, so get creative and make it your own!

To connect with Alyce: Website www.alycealexandra.com for blog posts on chicken city set up, plus free recipes and cookbooks and kitchenware my garden Instagram: @alycesediblegarden Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alycealexandra

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