This article asks the question why such large vehicles are needed to move relatively such small people. Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: September 2012
First Broad Beans of Spring
See them! Broad bean pods replacing white with black stained flowers, surrounded by lavender and nasturtium, in the morning shadow of a lemon tree. Continue reading »
Get the Green Lingo
Here I explain in layman’s terms the language of the ecologist – do you know your renewable resources from your sustainable materials? If not read on! Continue reading »
Message from Deborah – London Ground to Ground
Hi! I’m Deborah Rothenberg and I live in Stroud Green in North London. I have travelled the world, climbed mountains and lived in 3 different countries, but always return to the melting pot that is London. As a society we are driven by our addictions, mine, as an outdoor swimmer, runner, cyclist and Yogi, is … Continue reading »
Ant Colony on the Move!
Such an amazing Spring day in Melbourne today. One activity on the list of things to do was to restock the compost heap – with bags of previously collected dried leaves. Seems that some ants setup a home over Autumn. Sorry ants! Hope the compost stack is just as good… Continue reading »
Large Earthworm Returns!
A large earthworm found under dry leaves. Continue reading »
Reusing Coffee Filters
The Many Second Lives of Coffee Grounds Filters If you make use of those little filters for brewing your daily coffee fix, spare a thought for all the other things you can use them for. Most coffee filters can be reused at least four or five times before they stop working effectively. So don’t be … Continue reading »
Raising Courtnix Quail – From Chicks to Adults
Raising Courtnix Quail is a rewarding experience that aligns to a permaculture system and urban farming. Micro livestock that any gardener can farm! Continue reading »
Quail Hutch Hotel
What more could a little quail ask for? A triple room residence with room to move, plenty of sunshine, and a place safe from harm. Continue reading »
