Jerry Coleby-Williams (gardening Aust) has had success on a windy site in Brisbane using bales of sugar cane mulch (but hay would do the same job)...
NJ I think you've hit the nail on the head: you've have to compare like with like, and over a decent period of time. With my research boffin hat...
I'm with Len and Pak. No surprises, really - it is a permaculture forum. Digging might work on the newer soils of other continents, but our...
Yep, she's moulting. Its a bonus that your other chook isn't moulting at the same time (mine all do). Give her a well earned break, feed her up...
And the garlic pong on your breath means that no one comes near you and you don't pass on the infection (an example of multiple function?). I'm...
A more readable book is Rosemary Morrow's "The Earthuser's Guide to Permaculture". I use it as the textbook for the PDCs I teach. Its very easy...
I bury mine in the ornamental part of the garden - I figure any manure is too valuable to waste. I wouldn't put it on the veg patch, but its OK...
Hi Paula, that's great - would be nice to get some shared activities going between the two groups. Danielle
Hi Paula, which end of Sydney do you live in? Permaculture Sydney West meets every month at Toongabbie, holds monthly permablitzes and has a...
Hi Geoff and Craig, could you please discuss the current state of the Diploma of Permaculture in Australia? I'm really keen, but there are no...
I live in an old house (pre 1840) with a cellar under part of it. We get down to -5 a few nights over winter, but its usually well over 35 most...
Nope, wasn't me! Permaculture Sydney West has a couple of members who can't make Monday nights because of kids or work commitments. You're still...
Hi philby, where in Sydney are you? If you're over this way, Permaculture Sydney West meets the first Monday of every month at Toongabbie. Its...
Hi Rex, where in Sydney are you? If you're anywhere near the Western Suburbs, Permaculture Sydney West meets the first Monday of every month at...
I've had a couple of friends with similar units to the Sun-mar. No good reviews. One couple commented that the unit wasn't designed for people...
Hmm, I forgot The Basics of Permaculture Design by Ross Mars. Really nice, concise book, packed with info. Great illustrations (line drawings,...
I think your post is interesting, Len - in part because many years ago I scoured your website for info on reusing grey water and composting...
I've still got a washing basket of sprouting chokos on the back verandah. If you'd like something to try your training skills on, let me know and...
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Great to see you here Sophie - means I get the chance to thank you for your fabulous list. Top 5 books I recommend to my PDC students: The...
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