Wicking beds make gardening in summer more productive and time and water efficient all year around. We’ve decided to create a series of videos walking you thought how to make wicking beds in a few ways. Parts list Upcycled apple crate Old carpet or underfelt to crate bottom size Waterproof barrier to crate sides and bottom size. This should be …
Grace Walsh
I grew up in a housing estate in Dublin, Ireland and had an early interest in politics and social justice. In my 20s I traveled to the Palestinian Territories to learn more about the political situation on the ground. I found myself staying on a permaculture farm just outside Bethlehem, and at the start of a journey that helped me …
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July has been such a hoot this year. Beeswax wrap making is all the go as an alternative to cling wrap and plastic bags. We nailed it over a kitchen wood stove in Burotu village on Taveuni Island last week, and today at Northern Suburbs Community Centre as part of the school holiday program. “Say no to Plastic” …
Bog for Frogs
The Grand Opening of the Bog for Frogs in the West Launceston Primary School Community Garden. Thanks Costa and the Bog Bonk Acapella ❤ Eleven species of frog occur throughout Tasmania, three of which are restricted to the State. While many of them are inconspicuous, with a little practice all species can be identified from the distinctive calls of the …
The Shed @ Rocherlea
*Awesome* day at ‘The Shed, Rocherlea, with this great bunch of East Tamar students and families. We planted fruit trees, were propagating spring veggies and potting up some funky heirloom tomatoes and capsicum for the home Spring garden. *Love* this warm weather and the magnificence of Spring.