Towards Self-Reliance in Suburbia
How fantastic it is to be able to finally shower with filtered rainwater. To know that the water we have been using has been sitting in the tanks waiting for us over the months prior to us moving in. It was early January when the plumber and I met on a sunny afternoon to make … Continue reading Rainwater
"... we have found that basic personal habits and behaviours are some of the most difficult and sensitive to deal with, and yet they are at the heart of the ecologically dysfunctional nature of modern society." David Holmgren This post will probably be more … Continue reading Changes to Lifestyle
It was a disruptive night. Each of our boys took turns to wake us for one thing or another. I found it hard to get back to sleep and then the heavy rain continued and I was lying in bed thinking 'This is the kind of rain we need to make sure the rainwater tank … Continue reading The Rainwater Catchment kicks into Life
Petit Paradis 