On a recent trip to Melbourne we were delighted to come across the most random collection of veggie boxes at Federation Square in the heart of the city.Created by Mat Pember and Fabian Capomolla, The little Veggie Patch Co. has created a storm around Melbourne with their “pop-up” veggie crates.We even found one when we were having a cuppa at a café in Fitzroy!What ... Read More
Encouraging children to embrace sustainability through organic gardening…
Family FEASTival is an educational opportunity for children, and adults alike. A quick glance at their website demonstrates their propensity for learning through fun. A community garden contributes to sustainability, to fun-filled learning, to creativity, and to a sense of community through organic gardening activities. Family FEASTival’s founders, Kate and Madhu Kazony, ... Read More
Organic gardening even if your a novice
Hi, it’s Kirsty from Blue Planet Custodians. You know, I don’t consider myself to be an expert gardener, in fact it’s taken me quite some time to even learn how to garden. But what I know now is that when I want to look after myself, and when I want to create something sustainable - because it’s about nurturing me and nurturing my space, it’s actually quite easy. Is this ... Read More
A Kinder Diet for our Planet
By David RafterBeing a Vegan you might not think of yourself as being a environmentalist. Recent research has established that the livestock industry is the single largest producer of Global Greenhouse Gases (GHG), more than global transport and industry put together.??Today's meat-filled Western world is unsuitable for today's world. If you go back to the early 50's where ... Read More