Soil Solutions to Climate Problems
Soil can absorb excess carbon and mitigate climate change according to author and food guru Michael Pollan, who draws on research emerging from around the world. “Climate change can be overwhelming, yet there is...
Author: Adrian O'Hagan
Get blitzed in 2016!
2015 was a great year for blitzing around Melbourne, with blitzes and permabees in Hurstbridge, Lower Plenty, Reservoir, Seddon, Kew, Coburg North, Ashburton, Altona Meadows, Upwey, and Eltham! The popularity of these blitzes have gone from strength to strength...
The Collective at play and a very Berry Christmas
It’s now officially Summer! Raspberries and blueberries are ripe for the picking, and early plantings of tomatoes are beginning to bear fruit. Sunflowers are shooting towards the sky and nasturtium is growing wild! As...
Cucamelons
Cucamelons are native to Mexico and Central America. They also go by the following names: mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin, Mexican miniature watermelon and Mexican sour cucumber. These climbing plants produce masses of grape...
Missing out on blitzes? Get on our anti-FOMO list!
We understand what it’s like. You’ve heard about this Permablitz thing. You wanted to get in on it. All you wanted to do was get to a blitz so you could experience the fun and...
Volunteer network Permablitz is transforming gardens across Melbourne
A NETWORK of volunteers is transforming Australian gardens into sustainable sanctuaries, one ‘Permablitz’ at a time. Launched nine years ago the Permablitz network is a group of volunteers who transform residential yards into sustainable...
Melbourne at 7 million and slicin tomatoes!
Summer is almost here! We’re seeing fruit forming on our stone fruit and apple trees, the chooks are basking in all the extra sunlight and the bees are happily pollinating any flower in sight....
Yacon
Fresh out of the ground yacon looks like a baking potato, however its flavour is a little strange for what you might expect from an underground tuber – it’s like a sweet cross between early apples, watermelon and very mild celery, with a touch of pear!
Looking for cool cats to join the Collective
Want to get your hands dirty in Melbourne’s permaculture scene? With some of our key members returning to their homelands, the Collective is looking for new blood. Someone who is passionate about sustainability. Someone...
Say hello to nature
This article was contributed by Jane from The Hello Nature Project.
Want to boost your health, happiness, creativity, feel less stressed, lower your blood pressure and play? Then go outside for a dose of nature!
