How the country can be good for you

Michael's journey to lifestyle living

Whether you’re looking to move out of the city, you've bought your first lifestyle block or looking to do more with your property, we've teamed up with chef Michael Van de Elzen to tell you about his journey of setting up life on a lifestyle block and help you with some advice to help you make the most of living in the country.

At FMG, we know the risks that come with country living and can make sure you're covered if the unexpected happens. That way you can just get on with enjoying lifestyle block living.

Watch Michael's journey here.

From block to table - getting the best out of your vege garden

Michael Van de Elzen has all you need to know about prepping your garden, planting and enjoying homegrown herbs and vegetables. From tips on composting through to delicious recipes, Michael's here to help you get the most out of your block garden.

Learn how to prep, plant and grow in your vege gardens

Michael Van de Elzen planting seeds in a raised garden bed

Moving to the country Take it from Michael, there’s a few things you need to think about when moving from the city to a lifestyle block—things you may not even know you need to think about yet, like where your water supply is coming from and how to test the quality.

Meals from scratch Check out Michael Van de Elzen's seasonal growing tips and recipes made using ingredients you can find in your garden or local farmer's market.

Michael van de Elzen standing by kitchen benchtop with fresh vegetables in front of him

Why FMG? Moving from the city to the country brings a whole new set of opportunities and challenges you need to think about. At FMG, we have the right advice and insurance for your lifestyle block risks.

Michael's journey to lifestyle living

From block to table - getting the best out of your vege garden

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