Stirring the possum
Did a little piece to stir the possum; it’s here: openforum.com… May the stirred possums be with us and among us, M Read More
Drinking rainwater and staying alive
Spring on the way, and spring in us if we choose it Fellow water imbibers: I’ve been asked this lengthy, well-informed and valuable question: ‘Michael, I’m planning a new house with two 20,000L rainwater tanks, possibly of stainless steel, and I’m trying to decide what roof and gutter and downpipe materials to use. I’ve read the reports of Mirela Magyar’s studies on metal contaminants in rain water tanks in Melbourne,... Read More
Sustainability education courses in Australia
At last. The Fifth Estate has published in ebook giving a comprehensive list of sustainability courses in Australia. It’s here: www.thefifthestate.com… Sweet. M Read More
Gardeners, shed-admirers and garage sellers
The Shed See you gardening from 9 am at the Shed or after on the streets this Friday. Newly painted garden shed The folks at the Pine Street Creative Arts Centre have painted our garden shed. Wow, terrific and thanks to them all, and to Robert who made it happen. Not sure whether to enter it in the Archibald (as a portrait of a straight-laced gardener’s outfit), never touch it again as it’s too lovely to, say prayers of grace when... Read More
Third Chinese delegation visit to discuss sustainable house and Chippo Plan
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