Mix. Stomp. Build. March 21st and 22nd we are running a special workshop to build with one of the oldest, most sustainable and abundant materials on the planet: Cob. And we will have fun doing it. Cob is a mixture of clay based soil, sand, straw and water which some of the oldest buildings on earth are made from. In this workshop we will be constructing a cob fence at the entrance of silk farm. Over the two days the skills you will learn are:– how to assess soils for suitability for earth building– Create a foundation for a cob …
Silkworms need no water but must be fed mulberry leaves. Perfect timing as you get to eat the mulberries as you pick the leaves. They live for only a few weeks and then spin a silk cocoon, hatch and breed and give you eggs for next year. Instructions here http://www.permaculturevisions.com/silkworms.htm Silk Worms for sale $10/box or 100 eggs posted Contact us pwi@permaculturevisions.org or 0413539744
Fertile woman need a choice of environmental solutions. Some women are able and comfortable to use a menstral caps, (there are many varietes available). As a rule of thumb, if you like tampons, these are a good option for you. Menstral caps can be wiped with toilet paper and/or rinsed in the handbasin/shower then re-inserted easily each time we go to the bathroom. They can also be sterilised periodically with salt water in a re-purposed lidded jar then allowed to dry and be stored in a dry purse after each period. If you don’t want to use a cap, you …
Chicken stories. Heremy Hen, Half and Half and their friends. by ©Megan A Sampson Here-My-Hen Heremy Hen Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a little chicken shed which held chickens and ducks. Heremy Hen was my favourite chicken and half and half was the prettiest because she was half cream and half black. I called my favourite chicken, Heremy Hen because she would come as soon as I called out. “here. come here, my hen”. so her name became Here-my-hen. Our first chicken family were very caring and sharing, but the next family of chickens were …
