Talking about compost on ABC Radio
On Monday 2 August at 9.40 am, on ABC Radio 702, Debra Cameron will be talking to me about Chippendale’s composting and it’ll be a chance for me to acknowledge locals and Council and the work we’re doing together to grow soil to grow plants to grow food. There’s so many gardening now I’m sure I won’t remember you all but thanks to some recent folks here: Annie, Nathan, Beth, John, Rachel, Joel, Michael, Kath,... Read More
Lots of composters today
With Michael Neville from Sydney Council, his colleagues Joel and Kath, about six locals worked on the compost bins and road gardens today. John from the units in City Road is a newcomer and will use some of the compost for the gardens at the units, as well as bring some food from the units to the compost bins in the road. We’ll be working on our urban farm here from 9 to 12 each Friday – you’re very welcome to join us next Friday... Read More
The world is outside my door
You may enjoy this soft burr in an online magazine, The Fifth Estate, where in a little column this week I wrote about some things in Chippo that give me pleasure: www.thefifthestate.com… Read More
Road garden composting progress
This is just a brief report on progress of one part of our community gardening here: public composting. It’s also a thanks to Sydney City Council, it’s General Manager, Monica Barone, Councillors Harris and McInerney, and waste education coordinator officer, Michael Neville, and other staff and councillors; thanks for your support and vision which is a real confidence booster for us all here. Together I think we’re doing something... Read More
Australia Post’s Safe Drop for parcels
Have you ever been at home and found a postcard from the Australia Post courier saying they came by but you were out so that to get the parcel you need to take the card to the Post Office? Over the years I’ve spoken to the couriers and arranged that if I don’t answer the door or am not home they can leave any parcel at an agreed location. When couriers change I have to remake that arrangement. Now Australia Post has put in place a formal... Read More
