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@modernruralcivilian is the Instagram identity of Mark Bonnalie, a rural homesteader and off-grid lifestyle creator known for documenting his transition from conventional work to self-sufficient country life. He shares honest and detailed content about building and managing a homestead, practical DIY projects, and the realities, both rewarding and difficult of pursuing autonomy in a remote setting. 

Mark’s story includes life changes like leaving his earlier professional path to live full-time on his property in Idaho, renovating vintage RVs, and developing systems that support a self-reliant lifestyle while making a living through content creation and teaching. His social media presence connects with a large audience interested in real-world homesteading, off-grid skills, and practical self-sufficiency. 

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PART ONE 

Live from Stirk park - Kalamunda. 

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SAMS FIRST FATHERS DAY - LIVE FROM WOODSTOCK (KALAMUNDA GARDEN FESTIVAL - STIRK PARK)

This one is dedicated to Pete - My dad, who gave up his time to get wet and muddy, helping me set up my recording gear at the Kalamunda garden festival.

Guests in this one:

Angus stewart, Phil Dudman, Millie Ross and Peter Beckford (Sam's dad)

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Another trek to Kalamunda, another awesome day spent talking to garden luminaries, such as Craig Castree (check him out) 

Hope you guys enjoy the garden bants!

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DAY 3 FROM THE PERTH GARDEN SHOW

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Had a ball on day 2 of the Perth garden show! 
Stoked to introduce you all to a crowd favourite - the legendary Dean Arthurell AKA The carnaby's crusader.
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I spent the day soaking up the sights, sounds, and soil-stained goodness of the 2025 Perth Garden Show at McCallum Park, great vibes!
Right by the Swan River, the place was packed with plant lovers, growers, weekend diggers, and sustainability legends from across WA.

There were lush display gardens to explore, passionate stallholders sharing tips, and loads of hands-on wisdom flying around—from native planting and permaculture to composting, worm farms, and water-wise tricks. 
The Rewilding Zone was buzzing all day, where I got to set up shop next to Mel from Rewilding Suburbia and chat with some inspiring humans about bringing nature back into our suburbs.

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Another Kalamunda garden festival in the can baby!

Perfect weather.
This was the busiest festival we've been a part of and Stirk park was heaving with punters!
Enjoy hearing from legends of Australian gardening and horticulture including Stephen Ryan, Derryn Thorpe, Neville Passmore.

Grab your tickets for the next here:
https://kalamundagardenfestival.com.au/

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On todays pod we have repeat-guest; Brendon Carrick.
Brendon is a certified aquascaping contractor known as the “Ecosystem Gardener.” He specializes in creating naturalized water features, including ponds, streams, and wetlands, aiming to enhance outdoor spaces by integrating aquatic ecosystems.   His work has been featured on ABC’s “Gardening Australia,” highlighting his unique approach to aquatic landscaping. 

Brendon shares his projects and insights on Instagram under the handle @ecosystem_gardener, where he showcases his work on various aquatic installations.

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