City farm, training focus of Cafe Conversation

September 4, 2009 Permaculture

His history in setting up Northey Street City Farm with a group of enthusiasts, and the introduction of accredited permaculture training to Sydney were the focus of September…

Ethical Investment Comes of Age ….finally

September 4, 2009 Permaculture

This article by Robert Rosen, written about 20 years ago, describes early initiatives in the ethical investment industry...

Earthbank and permaculture – a productive nexus

September 4, 2009 Permaculture

Written over 15 years ago, Robert Rosen's story demonstrates that it is easily forgotten that the permaculture design system, in its early years, was in part responsible for…

Planning and good design feed an urban family

August 26, 2009 Permaculture

In this 1999 article, Fiona Campbell describes the process of designing, constructing and planting her home garden not far from the shores of Botany Bay...

Something new, something edible this way comes

August 21, 2009 The alt.food movement

As a pumpkin drops a seed that springs to life when the time is right, or perhaps in the manner of rabbits, Food Connect is reproducing itself, virally...

Collaboration, participation build something new on something old

August 18, 2009 Permaculture

At Carrs Park, participatory planning and construction, cooperation between citizens and council and collaboration are creating a new community garden and outdoor classroom on a deserted bowling green...