Some observations I really wanted to put down in writing today, before it becomes tomorrow... There are more cicadas calling now. It makes me happy to hear them. The big, green crickets have started calling too. I'm sorry, but BIG, GREEN CRICKET is about as scientifically-speechified as I can be at the moment. I'll update … Continue reading Captured Observations
This post follows from the first one found here. So with my reassessment of the permaculture zones whilst planning our new house and garden, here is an over-view of what you might find in each zone. ZONE 0 — The house structure. Here permaculture principles would be applied in terms of aiming to reduce energy and water needs, … Continue reading Zones in a Nutshell – Permaculture Zones : Part Two
This follows the post on the National Australian White Ibis Survey running this week. The boys and I were up early this morning. Nothing unusual about that really. Although a lone bush walker met us on the path to our morning outing and made comment. "How did you get them up so early?" "Trust me, … Continue reading White Ibis Survey
Some small and slow solutions proudly brought to you from the Realms of Necessity... Friday Night is Dessert Night! I'm wary of traditions. Especially just for the point of having them. But we may have birthed one. Our boys were getting into the habit of demanding dessert before, during and after our meals. It was … Continue reading Solutions for a Spinning Planet
Part One - Zero to Abundance I find it pays to refresh the mind of concepts from time to time. Each time I take a look at zones there is a different mind-set of learning and experience that views the zones and my approach to them differently. Mostly due to a different piece of land … Continue reading Zoning Out from The House – Permaculture Zones : Part One
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