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We've been attempting to figure out ways of scaring birds off our tiny veggie patch for ages, they don't eat the seedlings, but continually steal our straw for their nests! We took a few suggestions...
Zucchinis are cheap and plentiful during summer and if you have zucchinis growing in your garden there will inevitabley come a week when your plants produce more than you could possibly eat. This...
The Eden Project works with Places of Change, a capital improvement programme funded by government agencies which seeks to improve services for people who are homeless. People involved in this year...
Here's the second installment of a few tips on how to save water in your rental property, adapted from a Yarra Water leaflet, but picking out the highlights relating to renters... This time, the...
Here a few recipes for different sauces and dressings that are full of flavour and easy to make. Pesto Add to soups, pasta, salads or sandwiches. For a vegan version just leave out the cheese. 1...
A garden! I have visions of peaches, fresh lemons, lobelia in shady corners. Our garden – we can sit outside and sip cider under our tree in summer, and swing in our hammock in the mid-morning...
I was interested to read Green Planets 5 supercheap green items everyone should own. The list of products are: 1. Thermos/Mug/Water Bottle 2. Tote bag 3. Clothesline 4. Smart Strip surge protectors 5...
I'm definite in saying that broccoli is my favourite vegetable in the world-steamed, with butter, in a soup...all awesome! We're growing some at home and whilst it doesn't look quite like...
I'm definite in saying that broccoli is my favourite vegetable in the world-steamed, with butter, in a soup...all awesome! We're growing some at home and whilst it doesn't look quite like...
I read an interesting article today about Google hiring goats to mow their lawns (more here and here) and it reminded me of a post I intended to write some time ago and never got around to it... If...