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SIMON WEBSTER looks at a legendary Japanese farmer in action.
In organic circles, lawns are often seen as symbols of unsustainablity. Critics argue that they use too much water, require too many chemicals and need too much energy to maintain. But it is possible to grow a lawn organically. As JUSTIN RUSSELL suggests, it's mostly a matter of changing your expecations.
Human-created global warming first appeared on our radar more than a century ago, and scientists have been charting its ominous development ever since. Yet we are still witnessing widespread denial and inaction by governments and their people. Environmental author and activist ALBERT BATES reflects on the unfolding history of global warming and humanity’s response
Despite the power of supermarkets, the alternatives are going strong, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
What do you know about the Luddites? Other than the insulting term applied to someone who doesn't have a smart phone or tablet computer, the Luddites have a more in common with organic gardenering than you might think. On the eve of the 200th anniversary of the first Luddite Uprisings, JUSTIN RUSSELL revisits some true radicals.
Cool Cubbies are enough to make big kids green with envy, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
In a previous post, Simon Webster reported on a proposal to build Australia's first electricty producing biochar plant. In this follow up post JUSTIN RUSSELL gives a run down on how you can use biochar in the garden.
Biochar could be good news for farmers, gardeners and our climate, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
A new permaculture group has taken over a luxury retreat, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
