To round off the eventful Garden Dig that we held on Sunday, I needed to write a little poem, to help me capture it and move on! The essence is that we had a large number of people attend, including 4 children under 5 years old (and their parents). There were only three of our…
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 I noticed a very nice table on the verge near my street, with the sign, “Free for you! The legs are adjustable” And it looked new, solid, long and narrow; perfect for……? The impulse was to arrange to have it picked up, to not miss ‘a bargain’. But (fortunately) my thinking ran further. Where…
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…
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…
At long last, Bondi Beach will be getting a reverse vending machine for empty drink containers. Litter is a massive problem in Bondi. The NSW EPA’s Return and Earn program incentivises the recycling of empty drink bottles, making it more likely they will be recycled instead of littered. The machine will be located behind the Bondi Pavilion in…
On 4 July 2017, members of the Bondi community, young and old alike, took spade in hand to build a sandcastle wall along the beach. The sand wall would at least temporarily help keep out the seemingly endless waves of plastic pollution on our beaches. Sunday’s event was intriguing and creative. What a good idea, to…
Words by Kit A number of unit-dwellers in Bondi have asked where they can put their kitchen scraps, not having access to a compost bin in their own building complex. At the front of 241 Bondi Rd, Transition Bondi’s three compost bins are there for any thoughtful composter to use. In fact we’ve got a…
We Australians love our coffee, and it shows, with 3 billion single use coffee cups discarded per year. But did you know that coffee cups aren’t recyclable? This coming from Choice, a reputable publication. Even though commingled recycling in our area accepts paper and containers with symbols 1 – 7, the cup is neither one…
