This recipe was inspired by Saturday’s trip to Taylor Square Farmer’s Market (in Sydney) and reading of “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” book by Barbara Kingsolver.
What if human consciousness isn’t the end-all and be-all of Darwinism? What if we are all just pawns in corn’s clever strategy game to rule the Earth? Author Michael Pollan asks us to see the world from a plant’s-eye view.
It’s not always about doing it yourself…by “it” I mean our hard work at being sustainable and Earth-friendly. From ancient times, humans have been most successful and prosperous when living in healthy communities. We are no exception. But the beauty of modern high-tech world is that we can be connected with an extended community of like-minded individuals available to us, whether they are next door or on another continent. Think Flickr, Facebook, Etsy…
You’ve probably already heard of Etsy, but if you haven’t then go, NOW! Etsy is probably one of my favourite things about the 21st century. With thousands of talented artists just a click away, Etsy is the essence of “direct sale” from producer to consumer.
It’s beginning of winter in Sydney, but planting in the garden continues. Below is a list of cool-season vegetables that can be planed June. I received this list in a newsletter from Gardenate and then enhanced it by adding photos and my own tips.
Harvest: August – October
If you are considering certification in Permaculture, I can’t think of a better opportunity than this.
This is a unique chance to get your Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) from two of the longest-running and most informed Permaculture teachers. As soon as I learned of this opportunity, I signed up!! I hear that every PDC is different depending on the teacher. It does cover the same topics, but each instructor brings his or her own stories to the class, and Bill Mollison has a lot of those to tell.