Anna Matilda, often referred to as ‘Nanna’ Anna, is founder of The Urban Nanna, an educational business that specialises in teaching people about traditional skills, crafts and methods of living. ‘Nanna’ Anna is a former primary school teacher with training in horticulture, psychology and fine arts. Through TV, radio, events and print media, she shares traditional knowledge and skills with people around the world, much like grandmas used to do with their children and grandchildren. As well as reviving traditional ways of cooking, preserving and crafting, she focuses heavily on permaculture and sustainable living, where gardening and zero-waste principles are part of everyday life. Her new, internationally released book, Everyday Permaculture, has already been a huge success, with extracts featured in The Australian Women’s Weekly, New Idea, Organic Gardener, the Australian Good Food Guide, and Frankie. Anna was also included in Better Homes and Gardens’ inaugural Creator Awards.
