As featured in LOST Magazine | Story by Mahmood Fazal | Photography by Chris Turner
I’m so pleased to share a recent feature in LOST Magazine that offers a glimpse into life here at Little Cottage on a Hill — a place that continues to grow as a compact, abundant experiment in sustainable living, growing, sharing, and meaningful connection.
This article isn’t just a look at my garden — it’s a reflection on how I’ve carried the lessons from Oak & Monkey Puzzle into a much smaller space, and how the values of self-sufficiency, generosity, and seasonal living continue to shape the way I live and work today.
I’ve long admired Chris Turner’s photography, so it was a genuine joy to meet him in person through this shoot. What started as a morning of photos turned into a beautiful three-hour conversation about purpose, meaning and the work that lights us up. Chris has an uncanny way of seeing the person behind the face — and somehow capturing that with such ease and clarity. I’m truly grateful for the way he told this story through his lens.
I also feel incredibly fortunate to have been interviewed by Mahmood Fazal. His background in journalism spans some of Australia’s most respected publications, and while his work often explores big social issues, he approached this story with real generosity and care. Our conversation dug into the quieter motivations — why I live the way I do, and what I hope to offer through my garden, workshops, and everyday rhythms. It was a privilege to be in conversation with someone who brings such thoughtfulness to storytelling.
A Note from Me
When I started thinking about moving from Oak & Monkey Puzzle to Little Cottage on a Hill, it wasn’t just about relocating. It was a complete reimagining of how I live, work, and connect with the world around me.
Like many, the pandemic brought everything into sharper focus. Workshops stopped. The day-to-day ways I connected with people paused. And I was left asking: what do I actually need to live well?
Downsizing from five acres to 515 square metres felt, at first, like a risk — but it quickly became an opportunity. Could I continue to live a life grounded in beauty, abundance, and contribution on a much smaller footprint?
What I’ve discovered is that small doesn’t mean less — it can actually mean more. More intention. More creativity. More connection. In a single summer season, I’ve harvested well over 150 kilograms of produce from this garden. But just as valuable are the little moments — neighbours stopping by with cuttings, notes left at the gate, conversations that spark over the garden fence.
This garden has become my working lab — for growing, preserving, teaching, and quietly pushing back against the idea that we need more to live meaningfully. It’s a place where I share not just skills, but a way of life.
If you’d like to experience life here and this incredible space first-hand, I’d love to welcome you to one of my upcoming workshops. Come and walk the garden, learn something new, and connect with others creating lives rich in beauty, practicality and purpose.
Explore my workshops:
~ The Productive Garden with Natasha Morgan – Learn how to grow abundantly, no matter your space.
~ Garden Design with Natasha Morgan – Craft a garden that balances structure, beauty, and functionality.
~ The Wicking Bed Garden with Natasha Morgan – Build a self-watering, water-wise garden for effortless growing.
~ Preserving The Seasons with Natasha Morgan – Capture seasonal flavours with time-honoured preserving techniques.
~ Introduction to Backyard Chicken Keeping with Saffron and Natasha – Learn how to raise happy, healthy chickens at home.
You can also read the full article from LOST Magazine below — including Chris Turner’s stunning images, and Mahmood Fazal’s generous storytelling.
LOST Magazine Feature
Written by Mahmood Fazal | Photography by Chris Turner
Reproduced here with permission
“When Natasha Morgan moved from Oak & Monkey Puzzle to Little Cottage on a Hill in 2022, it was more than just a change of scenery. It marked a shift in the way she thought about the world.”
“During COVID, I couldn’t run workshops anymore, which was predominantly my way of connecting with the world, and so I kind of had a bit of an existential crisis,” Natasha recalls. “But at the same time, it was a bit of an epiphany. The world can be going to shit, the supermarket shelves can be bare, and as long as I have soil, sky, fresh air, and water, I actually have everything I need.”
Thanks so much for following along,
Natasha xx
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