Green Square Growers food growing gatherings in Sydney

Green Square Growers Facebook page has just been updated with upcoming events.

Who are the Green Square Growers?  An edible food growing group based in the inner Sydney city area of Green Square – a group that I am proud to have co-founded.

Here is a glimpse of what is upcoming:

*  Seed and produce swaps
*  Edible balcony gardening and design ideas
*  Drying, pickling and preserving garden produce
*  Planting in Green Square’s community edible garden patches

Everyone is welcomed

Green Square Growers at Joynton Park, Zetland Community Garden Patch

Is Your Home Gas Coming From Coal Seam Gas?

Wanting to ensure our home gas supply was not coming from coal seam gas sources,  yesterday I hit social media to investigate.

Kate (@kateausburn) on Twitter responded to my request for help.  She tweeted a link to an article from the anti coal seam gas organisation ‘Lock the Gate’.

Here is an extract:

“Red Energy and Momentum Energy are the only electricity suppliers we are aware of who say they do not buy electricity generated from CSG. These two suppliers are currently only available to customers in NSW, South Australia and Victoria.

If you are living outside of these states, another option to consider is switching to 100% Greenpower so that you can contribute to the growth in consumer demand for renewable energy.”

Next step for me is to contact these companies to discuss. I’ll update you with what I learn and decide to do….stay tuned.”

@Sarhn you might find the advice here useful, lockthegate.org.au/clean_energy_a…—
Kate (@kateausburn) May 30, 2013

Does Anyone Have an Answer to My Question?

Today I tweeted a question that I am genuinely looking for an answer.

Here is my tweet:

I'm researching better gas providers for my home who don't use csg fracking. Can anyone advise? @LockTheGate @AhriTallon @TWSNSW—
Sarhn McArthur (@Sarhn) May 30, 2013

Does anyone have any insight that you could share with me?  Please leave a comment if you can point me in the right direction.

Big Life Changes Built on Eco Behaviours

While my three month old daughter feeds, I’m reflecting on our families recent changes.

There is nothing like a new born to test your eco behaviours (lack of sleep and stress, are strong motivators for buying landfill generating disposable nappies).  Despite the new challenges, I am proud our recent decisions are still being made with an eco priority in mind.

Here is a list of some earth friendly products & services we are using at home for our littlest family member:

Baby and Kids Market – A place to buy 2nd hand items

Lavenderia -  Cloth nappy rental & eco cleaning service

Moltex -  Eco friendly disposable nappies that are biodegradable

Wotnot – Biodegradable baby wipes & plastic bags

Preloved Maternity Boutique – Preloved maternity clothes

Ecostore – Eco friendly laundry products

Our washing drying on the clothes line because sunlight is a natural dryer and whitener

 

Coming Up For Air

I am well aware that GreenerMe has eerily been quite.   In fact if you are silent you will hear the gentle wind blow the tumble weeds down the dirt road.

Apologies for my lack of presence however I have a note from my mother.

Speaking of mothers….I have some news for you……..on the 5th of March, I became a new Mum to a beautiful baby girl.

Now after three months, I can say that my husband and I are now coming up for air.

Some very big changes;  yes new baby to 1st time parents but we also sold our home and moved.  We actually moved four days before our daughter was born. Crazy hey!

Anyway that is the update.   I have missed you all and looking forward to getting back in the saddle (not sure what is up with all the Westin quotes).

Stay tuned