words by Jade A few weeks ago we had our first natural dye workshop, I wasn’t really sure what to expect but excitedly I went along. And I am so glad I did. Nicole imparted her wonderful experience and knowledge to the ten eager students and she encouraged us to experiment and try out our…
words by Kit Eureka! A thought and hope has come to fruition in the back streets of Bondi! An early morning visit on a cloudy Sunday to my little back laneway garden strip (a 40cm sliver of earth along a fence of 6 metres) brought me a great reward. While doing my regular weeding, transplanting…
Words by Patricia Morgan and Annette Loudon from the Sharing Map Sydney Annette and I were thrilled to present on the Sharing Economy and our group the Sharing Map Sydney at Transition Bondi’s September Film and Feast. As members of the Sharing Map Sydney, which aims to promote sharing for community development and sustainable practices,…
Words by Kit This question was posed to me recently and I thought I’d be able to reel off a lot of ideas. But despite my notes, thoughts didn’t flow easily from my mouth. So here is my second attempt at answering this question that all of us are asked regularly: WHAT TO DO? Take…
Words by Kit A recent conversation on my balcony brought a light-bulb moment for me. And I look forward to reflecting further on this example of re-framing. A visitor asked for a tour of my balcony garden. I never feel comfortable bringing attention to it, as it is not tidy, orderly nor beautiful. As I…
Words by Natalie Caulfield Growing what you can at home is a great way to live a more sustainable life, and it won’t hurt your bank account either. You can get started without a garden or a balcony. All you need is a window sill, an empty glass or container, water and some veggie scraps….
Words by Jade Peace On the first morning of Spring, Kit and I did a little maintenance in the garden at 241 Bondi Road. Our job was to empty one of our “cooked” compost bins and use the nutritious compost to fill one of our raised beds that has been neglected of late. During this…
Winter garden tips from Juan Carlos Negrete, chef at Three Blue Ducks, and permaculture designer. It seems like this weather has hit us all. Everywhere I look, there are hibernating people trying to recover from colds and sore throats and to stay away from torrential rains and cold nights. The bees have locked themselves in…
words by Daniel Parsa I told an acquaintance of mine that I have moved houses more than anyone that I know. She said she may be holding that record. After a quick countdown, I think both of us can be in the Guinness Book of Records in our age brackets for having moved houses so many…
Bondi Farmers Market coffee cart have some ‘gold’ waiting to be claimed by keen gardeners and composters. We mean coffee grounds of course. Spent coffee grounds are what’s leftover after brewing a perfect shot of espresso. They are chemically neutral in the soil, and provide texture and bulk. Worms enjoy it too if you have…
