And so . . . to chestnuts

Posted by on June 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

A friend, Stephanie, has alerted me to a source of fairly local (near Canberra) chestnuts, and will roast some at afternoon tea this Saturday.  They’re ordered on the Net from Tweenhills Chestnuts:  www.tweenhillschestnuts.com….au  Fresh chestnuts are available direct from the farm duringApril and May.  Their website says: ‘John and Heather Kane established Tweenhills Chestnuts in 1997. The orchard comprises 1,700 grafted... Read More

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Bees and food security

Posted by on June 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

If you’re interested in bees and food security check this out:  www.thefifthestate.com… Solutions are here:  theplan.sustainablehouse.com…  Read More

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Cool windows in summer, warm windows in winter

Posted by on June 3, 2012 · 5 Comments 

This question popped up in my mailbox this week: Dear Mr Mobbs, I heard your interview on ABC702 this week and you mentioned a glazing film which can be applied to glass to make it more insulated. Can you please tell me what product it is? So far, I have found a film made by Enerlogic and distributed in Australia by MEP films which claims to reduced heat loss through the glass by 90%. Unfortunately, this film has a slight golden tint to it which... Read More

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Simple compost solution, and a paw paw tree goes North

Posted by on June 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Chippo paw paw replanted north side of Harbour Bridge Two things from today’s road gardening; a paw paw tree goes north; and a new simple way to compost was swapped. For this Friday’s gardening, Janet and friends came across the Harbour Bridge to join us.  Lots of ‘We do this . . “, and “How do you find this goes . . “, as we swapped stories of what works and doesn’t. Together we planted:  chives, vietnamese... Read More

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Upon, ‘being there”

Posted by on May 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Bronte sunrise, May 2012 Warning: this photo has little to do with this post There’s a competition underway which ends this Thursday where people may vote for ‘the top 50 sustainability building leaders’. It’s here: yfhome.wordpress.com… Some questions and answers come to mind. Q. Why is the competition being held? Answer: Follow the money. Q. Will a ticker tape parade be held for the winner?  Answer:  If so, will the ticker tape be... Read More

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    Michael is a former Environmental Lawyer who is uniquely placed to consult in four main areas:

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