Environment Sustainability Permaculture Adelaide
Paul Birkwood Sad day for permaculturalists around the world with the passing of co-founder Bill Mollison. His ideas on permanent agriculture were the essence of what is now food security and sustainability. His first work, although more an essay in book format, formed the core thinking from which thousands of ‘disciples’ would develop methods and techniques for … Read more
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) is a organisation based in Melbourne developing plans to provide alternatives to carbon based energy consumption. References Beyond Zero Emissions, 2016, BZE History. Viewed on 3 January, <http://bze.org.au/about/history>
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) is a organisation based in Melbourne developing plans to provide alternatives to carbon based energy consumption. BZE published a Buildings Plan in 2013 which outlines how new and existing building stock can be adjusted across Australia to use energy efficiently. The Plan is comprehensive, covering both domestic, small and large commercial … Read more
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) is a organisation based in Melbourne developing plans to provide alternatives to carbon based energy consumption. BZE published a Stationary Energy report in 2010 which outlines how a network of solar thermal power stations can be created around Australia to power the current and future energy needs. The Stationary Energy Synopsis … Read more
Listen to a podcast about a new program which is being launched in Adelaide in March. Retrieved from Radio Adelaide (28 February 2016) The world’s first ever post graduate program in Permaculture will start soon in Adelaide! Dr Keri Chiveralls, who will be taking the course, joined Barometer’s Sue Reece to talk about it all. … Read more
The Rare Fruit Association of South Australia promote the establishment of fruits and food plants from the four corners of the globe. They have monthly events including the popular fruit tree grafting workshops in mid-winter. Contact e-mail: rarefruit@rarefruit-sa.org.au For more details, see website: http://www.rarefruit-sa.org.au/
The Soil Association of South Australia (SASA) is an organisation concerned mainly with the management of soil profiles. See SASA website for details: http://sacommunity.org/org/203123-Soil_Association_of_SA_Inc
The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) provides a forum for discussion sustainable technologies in a range of areas such as renewable energy, building management, and water storage and reuse. They hold regular monthly meetings Details on the Adelaide branch: http://community.ata.org.au/branches/adelaide-branch/
The Diggers is a non-profit organisation based in Victoria which provides heirloom varieties of fruit and vegetables seeds as well as ornamental flowers. In Adelaide, the Diggers have a shop at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. They hold workshops and masterclasses on a regular basis. The Diggers offer membership, which provides discounted prices on purchases, a regular … Read more
Watering spouts that you can attach to drinks water bottles. They deliver an even slow pressure spray over seedlings. Available at Diggers store here at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. How to use Empty and thoroughly clean a soft drink or water bottle with compatible screw on-on lid. Fill bottle with water Screw on the spout … Read more