We started working to actively engage with our neighbours about 2 and half years ago when the ‘treading lightly’ idea hadn’t even been germinated. We’ve actively sought to be outside, to get to know our neighbours and have organised street barbecues to get people out of their houses and into ‘their’ street. But recently a…
Read MoreAll articles filed in urban agriculture
Box Frenzy
So the last two weeks have been pretty much dedicated to making boxes and constructing wicking beds. My mother (whilst helping me construct one of the beds) observed that I’m easily excited and I’ve gotta say that the concept, or the potential of these beds has been exciting. It’s also been kinda cool that word…
Read MoreMaking the Transition
Another weekend, another opportunity to join up with some cool people doing some great stuff! This weekend it was a combined session run by Urban Reforestation (http://www.urbanreforestation.com) and Transition Towns Darebin (www.transitiondarebin.org) . If you haven’t run into transition towns already I strongly recommend you do a little bit of searching in your area because there…
Read MoreTreading into the New Year
Despite having heard a radio interview which suggested that in fact New Years, with all the disruptions that it brings, is the worst time to make resolutions that are likely to be fulfilled I’m still gonna go ahead and do so. We are now ¼ of the way into our ‘year of treading lightly’ and…
Read MoreTramStop 22
It doesn’t happen often but Thursday I had a day all to myself. The children were at their crèche-day, my wife was earning the money that I was most joyously spending on coffee, ice-cream and beer and even the evening meal was ready since the thought of cooking on a 40 degree day just doesn’t…
Read More
A Life of Treading Lightly 