Food Waste
In this day and age of refrigeration, it never ceases to amaze me that we, as a society, still continue to waste food. Certainly this issue is prevalent in some western societies more than others....
View ArticleCoffee Addiction
I will let you in on a little secret that I have been harbouring for the last week or so. I am addicted and obsessed with coffee grounds, or at least my worm farm and garden are! I discovered this...
View ArticleMelton Library and Learning Hub – Green Building
Recently Kim, Ben, Pam, and I had the pleasure of a guided tour of the Melton Library and Learning Hub provided by the city’s Sustainability Officer, Kellie Hack. The Melton Library and Learning Hub...
View ArticleGreen Quick Tip – Composting
This Green Quick Tip episode is all about compost. What it is. What to put in, and what to leave out. I also talk about the three main methods available to the home gardener. This episode is less...
View ArticleTGoG 102 – Can You Be Self-Sufficient in the Suburbs?
Can you be self-sufficient in the suburbs? That is a big question. It may have worked for Tom and Barbara, but can it actually be done? Let Gavin guide you through some of the barriers that may hinder...
View ArticleTGoG 103 – Preparing for Winter Planting
It is autumn here in South Eastern Australia and time to start preparing for your winter planting. I talk about all the beds I have to prepare, what I am going to plant, basic crop rotation, and some...
View ArticleTGoG 108 – Your Daily Coffee
Who loves their daily cup of coffee? I know that I do! But instead of brewing it up in you K-cup machine, or grabbing that takeaway in a styrofoam cup, think again. There are better and less harmful...
View ArticleTGoG 125 – 22 Things You Should Start Adding to Your Compost Bin
This show is all about the 22 things you should start adding to your compost bin. If you don’t have a compost bin, I highly recommend you source one, because there are many used household items that...
View ArticleOur Beautiful Chooks
We love our beautiful chooks! For those of you outside of Australia, most Aussies lovingly refer to their chickens as “chooks”. It’s kind of a catchy nickname. Anyway, all our chooks are back on the...
View ArticleGrowing Oyster Mushroom Kits – Results
About two weeks ago I started growing oyster mushroom kits that I was given by Mr Fothergill’s to trial. I was hoping to report back that I now have two boxes full of mushrooms, but it looks like the...
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