Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -February)

Temperature Blankets: A 3 Year Comparison February Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket A temperature blanket is a knitting or crocheting project where each row or section represents the daily temperature over a set period, typically a year. The colours correspond to temperature ranges, creating a visual record of climate trends. Makers choose aContinueContinue reading “Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -February)”

Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -January)

Temperature Blankets: A 3 Year Comparison January Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket A temperature blanket is a knitting or crocheting project where each row or section represents the daily temperature over a set period, typically a year. The colours correspond to temperature ranges, creating a visual record of climate trends. Makers choose aContinueContinue reading “Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -January)”

Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (COMPLETED 2024)

Completed 2024! 2nd Year We did a Temperature Blanket for 2023 and now here we are again finishing our Temperature Blanket for 2024. You can check out last years progress here:Getting Started 20236 Months in 2023Completed 2023 and this years progress here:Getting Started 20246 Months in 2024 Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature BlanketContinueContinue reading “Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (COMPLETED 2024)”

Permaculture Principle No. 12 is “Creatively Use and Respond to Change.”

Permaculture, in simple terms, is a way of designing and creating systems – like gardens or farms working in harmony with nature. The word “permaculture” itself comes from combining “permanent” and “agriculture” or “culture,” reflecting a focus on sustainability and long-term thinking. Permaculture was co-founded by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in Tasmania, Australia, inContinueContinue reading “Permaculture Principle No. 12 is “Creatively Use and Respond to Change.””

No Waste Holiday Decorations and Gifts From The Garden

Crafting Eco-Friendly Tree Decorations with Garden Finds: A Permaculture Perspective The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate the abundance of nature while embracing sustainable practices. By turning to your own garden, you can craft unique and eco-friendly decorations for your tree that reflect the principles of permaculture. Twigs, pinecones and even branches canContinueContinue reading “No Waste Holiday Decorations and Gifts From The Garden”

Permaculture Principle No. 11 is “Use Edges and Value the Marginal.”

Permaculture, in simple terms, is a way of designing and creating systems – like gardens or farms working in harmony with nature. The word “permaculture” itself comes from combining “permanent” and “agriculture” or “culture,” reflecting a focus on sustainability and long-term thinking. Permaculture was co-founded by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in Tasmania, Australia, inContinueContinue reading “Permaculture Principle No. 11 is “Use Edges and Value the Marginal.””

Autumn Garden: Seed Collecting & Saving

Seed Collecting in Autumn: Preserving Your Garden Autumn is a magical time when gardens transform into a kaleidoscope of colours, with golden leaves and rich hues of red and orange. But beyond its visual beauty, Autumn offers an excellent opportunity to prepare for next year’s gardening season through the rewarding activity of seed collecting. WhyContinueContinue reading “Autumn Garden: Seed Collecting & Saving”

5 Non Plastic Wrapping Paper Ideas This Holiday Season

As when I decided to go Vegan back in 2013, I started with the food, gradually as I did the next shop I swapped over the milk and butter and cheese, we obviously stopped eating or buying any meat but finding substitutes didn’t happen over night. My husband Peter then joined me a few monthsContinueContinue reading “5 Non Plastic Wrapping Paper Ideas This Holiday Season”

Permaculture Principle No. 10 is “Use and Value Diversity.”

Permaculture, in simple terms, is a way of designing and creating systems – like gardens or farms working in harmony with nature. The word “permaculture” itself comes from combining “permanent” and “agriculture” or “culture,” reflecting a focus on sustainability and long-term thinking. Permaculture was co-founded by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in Tasmania, Australia, inContinueContinue reading “Permaculture Principle No. 10 is “Use and Value Diversity.””