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Permies make passata

In the inner southern suburbs of Adelaide, a small group of permaculturalists have been gathering to experiment with artisanal food skills. From cheese-making to sourdough, they’ve been exploring and sharing the skills that make good food. To herald the end … Continue reading

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Time and change: the year of two houses, two bikes and four pumpkins

Ever since reading Jay Griffith’s book Pip Pip: A Sideways Look at Time, I’ve been fascinated by the extent to which our relationship and understanding of time is culturally constructed. Our system of numbering off the days and years and … Continue reading

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Edible cities: communities and councils transform their streets

This is an edited version of a presentation Joel gave at the City of Unley’s Sustainable Garden Design seminar in late 2010. New and creative approaches to growing food are germinating in communities all over the world. These approaches demonstrate … Continue reading

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The Sustainable Food and Farming Quilt Project

With the coldest Adelaide winter in years, now is the time to get quilting. Friends of the Earth is making a quilt to illustrate and celebrate the many visions of a just and sustainable food system, and we would love … Continue reading

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