Bambi Gosbell is a bit of a local icon. Not necessarily for farming, but as a Wedding Portrait Photographer in Gympie for the past 19 years. We had a great chat about her foray into the world of permaculture, biodynamics and of course, the growth of her Food Forest in such a short time frame. Bambi's enthusiasm really reminds us that anyone can be more self-sufficient - it's just a matter of time and passion.

Growing up on a cattle property, Bambi has had a secret love of the wide open spaces and simplicity that farm life brings. When she met her husband Andrew 17 years ago, she never expected to live and work on a Aquaculture Farm breeding red claw crayfish. At the age of 40 she decided to resign from wedding photography, turn her photography studio into a luxury B&B, and relocate to a home office to live life on the farm. Nine months later, Bambi designed and built a Food Forest along with the help of a local permaculture group. Within six months she completed a Permaculture Design Certification (PDC), and more recently has thrown herself into the world of biodynamics and learning Regenerative Farming methods; which she is implementing into the 15 acres of land surrounding her husband’s crayfish ponds. She runs a small flock of Wiltipoll Sheep using Holistic Grazing principles.

Her ideal farming lifestyle would be a self-sufficient Homesteading one, with minimal input and full of beautiful organically grown seasonal produce. And of course, sharing her knowledge with those who are ready to facilitate change of their own.

Bambi's journey has only just begun but her passion is palpable.

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Credits: Production by 'MAV marketing'

Hosted by Dan Vanderhoek - Eco & Lifestyle Property Specialist

Guest was Bambi Gosbell

Music by Daniel Raymxnd

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Mentions:

Photography by Bambi

@photographybybambi

Alba Aquaculture Farm 

(@albaaquaculture)

Biodynamics course with Charlie Arnott

https://charliearnott.com.au/

@CharlieArnottBoorowa

Aaron Mears from Lulu's Perch Permaculture and The Living Classroom "TLC"

@LulusPerch

@LivingClassroomProject

Areas of interest:

- Hugelkultur

- Mycelium

- Espalier

- Food forest

- Edible garden

- Homesteading

- Astro calendar

- Non-chemical drenching by using diatomaceous earth and apple cider vinegar (monthly, three days in a row in the lead up to a full moon - as per biodynamics)

- ‘Permablitz’

Favourite podcast -

‘The Regenerative Journey’ with Charlie Arnott

Favourite book -

‘Dark Emu’ by Bruce Pasco