Our Community Garden is special. Come and find out why at the Mullumbimby Food and Soil Festival 2012
Our sustainable future and the 2012 Mullumbimby Food and Soil Festival
My computer hacked – and a snake in the compost!
My yahoo account was hacked. Learn from my experience what you can do to make your internet accounts more secure
Why my little town rocks! Mullumbimby Music Festival
Mullumbimby Music Festival Give yourself a treat and take a walk on the wild side in God’s own country.
The udder story! Fresh milk is best.
What happens when the bees stop buzzing – postcard from Britain 5
Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring foretold an apocalyptic look into the future that is happening today – how the overuse of pesticides and poor farming practices in the UK have lead to the decline in pollinators, especially bees.
Me and the Dirty Duchess – postcard from Britain 4
The Swinging Sixties and the Duchess of Argyle – did she start it and how do I know about it?
Where have the butcher, baker and fishmonger gone? – postcard from Britain 3
West Malling in Kent – and ancient market town ruined by industrial food giant Tesco’s.
What happens when you grow a food garden? The economics of happiness explained.
Back to the future How to avoid the industrialised economy and food systems – do it yourself, and share it!
Renewable energy – Danish PM shows the way forward 2012
Helle Thorning Schmidt, the Danish Prime Minister’s speech outlining her governments commitment to renewable energy and the phasing out of fossil fuels.
Bees – we can’t live without them
The worldwide use of pesticides and declining bee number. The evidence finally alarming the UN enough to start banning them
Garden Consulting
Would you love a kitchen garden but don’t know where to start? Let my experience and expertise guide you to success? Soil testing, site analysis, fruit trees, fertilizing, non-toxic pest control, composting – this is my world – come and join me.
A one hour onsite consultation will often answer all your questions and help you on your way to the joy of year-round healthy food from your own garden.
Contact me at dianehartgardens@gmail.com
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