Mollison is best known for co-inventing the “Permaculture” concept with David Holmgren. She also received the Right Livelihood Award in 1981. Mollison has helped to develop an integrated body of
Category: Gardening
Super-slug hybrids are invading British gardens, and we cannot stop themSuper-slug hybrids are invading British gardens, and we cannot stop them
The Daily Mail refers to it as a “slimewave”. The Sun refers to them as “an army.” Both papers reported that 500 Billion Slugs were set to invade British Gardens after a
The UK’s first water lockdown changed habits and led to shortagesThe UK’s first water lockdown changed habits and led to shortages
Water companies were forced to struggle to balance the supply and demand of water with unusual patterns in domestic market. Offices, restaurants, and other public spaces had been closed, and
First bites of space-grown foodsFirst bites of space-grown foods
The first meal harvested on the ISS followed in the footsteps of many first-time vegetable growers. It was red romaine, “Outredgous,” which was selected because it was hardy, compact, and
Some garden weeds help native wildlifeSome garden weeds help native wildlife
When you think of a weed, that stubborn plant in the vegetable patch that is impossible to remove comes to mind. We have become accustomed to seeing weeds as the
Nezu Museum in Tokyo, with its deep mountains and mysterious valleysNezu Museum in Tokyo, with its deep mountains and mysterious valleys
This series pays tribute to the artists we would love to visit and see when travel restrictions are lifted. Between the street and the Nezu museumGen Jin Mei Shu Guan, in
Why insect activity increases during summerWhy insect activity increases during summer
Insects prefer the summer months, but the true reason behind their increase in population is the complex interaction between winter rainfall, food availability, and rising temperatures. The temperature of insects
Private event funding helps fund public parks but comes at a pricePrivate event funding helps fund public parks but comes at a price
The trend of privatizing the public realm has been gaining momentum in recent years. Parks are a prime target for fees generated by commercial activities, such as music festivals with
The history of food can teach us how to “make do” with itThe history of food can teach us how to “make do” with it
In recent weeks, supermarkets in Australia have been stripped of basic items. Some people may have difficulty finding basic foods like canned food or rice. It is particularly true for
Should the ‘Grow Your Own Campaign’ of World War II be revivedShould the ‘Grow Your Own Campaign’ of World War II be revived
During the 2011 Queensland floods, Brisbane, as well as regional centers, were perilously near to running out of fresh food. The central Rocklea market was underwater, and panic buying soon took place.