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Sustainable Gardening Australia Newsletter, Edition 82: February 2010

Get Festive with Great Green Gifts!

The United Nations (doers of good all over the world) have declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity, and we couldn’t be more excited! Biodiverdsity is essentially the variety of life on earth, and we humans have the ability to protect it or destroy it. Australia is a recognised global hotspot for biodiversity, with over 85 distinct bioregions that sustain 22,000 native plant species, 86,000 insect species, 800 bird species, 900 reptile species and much else besides. To celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity, and help you get pumping in your patch, SGA are kicking of the year with some biodiverse backyard bushfoods, allowing you to have your habitat and eat it too!

http://www.sgaonline.org.au/info_bushfood.html

Gardening in 2010 – New Yard Resolutions

We’ve all been there – 12.05am on the first day of the New Year always seems the perfect time to make bold announcements about what we are or are not going to do for the upcoming year. But, as the Dutch Courage wears off and January turns to February, New Years Resolutions seem to fade into the past like slurred verses of Auld Lang Syne. So, this year, instead of making a series of personal resolutions you won’t keep, why not turn your attentions to the garden? To give you a kickstart, we’ve whacked together a list of New Yards Resolutions – ten top tips for the patch and the planet in 2010. No bad singing, cheap champagne or party hats required!

http://www.sgaonline.org.au/newyards.html

Food Security – A Global Problem with Local Solutions

Food security is a term that, like global warming and climate change, we are going to hear a lot of in 2010, and with good reason. But, unlike a lot of earth threatening issues that seem just too big for an individual to make a real difference, there is so much each and every one of us can do to ensure food security for our families, our communities and the planet. Find out about food security, and how we can all make a difference here.

http://www.sgaonline.org.au/info_security.html

Parsley – Grow Your Own Garnish

As herbs go, parsley is generally not regarded as one of the more exciting plants in the patch, but the reality is far different. Like the author, parsley is versatile, good looking, hardy, easy to grow and doesn’t drink much (ok, that’s where the similarities ended). Have a go at growing your very own garnish this month. Parsley – you can’t go past it.

http://www.sgaonline.org.au/yy_parsley.html

Early Blight of Tomatoes

As our tomatoes begin to bear the fruits of their (and our) labours, unlucky gardeners may notice this little blighter about the place. As attractive fungi go, Early Blight of Tomatoes ain’t going to win any prizes, and can be downright disastrous to toms at this time of year. Get up close and personal with this freaky looking fungus here:

http://www.sgaonline.org.au/info_tomatoblight.html

Cool Tips for a Hot Month of gardening – February in your Patch

As we ease back into the new year after a lovely break, it’s time to hit the patch with a wee bit of planting and a whole lot of planning. Brave the heat and show your garden you care this month – hug a tree, whack a weed, maintain your mulch, watch your watering and fix up fallow beds. For all your fab Feb tips and tricks, check out this month’s February in your Patch, perfect for wherever you happen to be across Australia!

http://www.sgaonline.org.au/info_inyourpatch_february.html

Mary Trigger – SGA CEO is G Magazine Eco Hero!

“Faster than a speeding snail!
More powerful than a home made chilli spray!
Able to leap tall poppies in a single bound!”
Our very own Mary Trigger is now officially a sustainability superhero!

The unsung guru of the gardening world, SGA CEO Mary Trigger has been named as one of G Magazine’s Top 20 Eco Heroes, an accolade that celebrates Australians paving green paths, inspiring others and achieving big things in sustainability. Mary has been recognised for her fantastic work at the helm of SGA, and the great work she, and the organisation, have done in bringing sustainability to gardeners across Australia.

On the award, Mary said “I am truly honoured by this accolade, and while SGA have achieved great things so far, there is a lot more to come from this organisation and my fantastic team. After all, we do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”. Good on you Mary, we always knew you were a legend!

The SGA Crew Head to the Zoo – Werribee Workshops Autumn 2010

Sustainable Gardening Australia is presenting a series of four workshops at Werribee Open Range Zoo (VIC) during Autumn 2010. These workshops have a Werribee Plains focus and are designed to encourage participants to become more sustainable within their own backyards and local community. Each workshop will focus on a different topic such as Sustainable Garden Design; Garden Plants for the Werribee Plains; Creating Habitat Gardens and Gardening in Low Rainfall Areas.

Workshops are $10 each, or $35 for all 4. Included in the workshop cost are zoo entry and walking tours that will be conducted in the Zoo’s sustainable gardens. Local friends groups will also be on hand to assist participants in learning about the uniqueness of the Werribee Plains area. Please refer to the flyer below for details of each workshop.

Click here to book a workshop.

Click here for more information, session times and dates etc.

Shop til you drop… in the comfort of your own home!

Sustainable Gardening Australia is proud to announce that we have boldly leapt into the 21st century with the launch of our very own ONLINE SHOP! There are a range of products available, including our enormously popular Yummy Yards book and our fantastic SGA Companion Planting Chart, with more SGA items being added weekly. Our secure online payment system (thanks NAB) and prompt shipping service (thanks Helen) mean that the SGA Online Shop is the place to be for all your sustainable gardening purchases. Check it out today… http://sgaonline.cart.net.au/

Become an SGA Champion of Change… make a difference today!

People are becoming increasingly concerned about climate change and the state of our planet. But what to do to make a difference? By gardening sustainably we can all make a positive contribution to the health of our planet. Signing up as an SGA Champion of Change can have an immediate and lasting impact on our environmental footprint. With your help we can influence government to adopt more sustainable practices in your community. Read all about it and register online at www.sgaonline.org.au/champions.html

Talk it up!

Got a gardening question you need answered? Want to connect with other gardeners in your neck of the woods? Want to have a yarn about the bigger issues, share some photos, and make some new friends? Well, SGA has just the thing! Check out our online discussion forum, with hundreds of members just itching to have a chat and discuss your (gardening) problems. So go on, what are you waiting for… get chatting at www.sgaonline.org.au/phpbb/

PLEASE – TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

We now have over 10,000 subscribers to Cuttings, but we’d like a lot more. So please spread the word – Cuttings is free and there are no strings attached! www.sgaonline.org.au/spreadtheword.html

DIARY DATES

For all event & workshop information go to http://www.sgaonline.org.au/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=18. To advertise a gardening event for free, contact helen@sgaonline.org.au

CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE GARDEN CENTRES

For a full list of SGA Certified Garden Centres visit www.sgaonline.org.au/certifiedgardencentres.html

SGA is a Carbon Neutral Organisation

Transport is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in Australia (Australian Greenhouse Office). Research has shown that trees, over time, absorb carbon dioxide emissions. SGA staff record their fuel consumption each year and plant the equivalent number of indigenous plants to offset those emissions. To find out how many trees you need to plant check out the Carbon Neutral Program Calculator at www.carbonneutral.com.au. More info at www.sgaonline.org.au/carbonneutral.html

Visit SGA on the web at www.sgaonline.org.au

Update. January 2010

New Years resolutions …

A new year – a chance for a fresh start. Even though almost a month has passed, it’s not too late to take on some healthy challenges. The ‘Good Guide’, as US web resource, has put together 5 key resolutions for the new year with the theme ‘Live Well, Do Well’.

Number 1 is to ‘research products’ – find out about the things you buy and delve deeper into the issues that you are concerned about. Use our print guide and database as a starting place. Find out more about the Good Guide’s other four resolutions here.

Join us at…

Sustainable Living festival
Join in the Festival ‘s Main Event at Melbourne’s Federation Square from 19-21 February. Showcasing a huge range of exhibitors, talks, workshops, art, films and performances celebrating and inspiring sustainable communities. > Download Main Event Highlights Guide

Pre-festival events
The Festival has expanded its program with a range of new local events. Visit local sustainability events in your town, suburb or street during the fortnight from 6-21 February. > Download Local Events Highlights Guide.

Find out more at http://festival.slf.org.au

Ethical Consumer Group events

‘Shopping with a Conscience’ City Supermarket Tours
Tuesday 9th & Tuesday 16th February 5.45pm-7.30pm

Talks:
Consumer Power – Making the Change
Saturday 20 February 2pm, Feast Tent

Living Zero Waste – Beyond A Disposable World
Sunday 21 February 2pm, Feast Tent

> Download ECG Events Guide for details

Feast hub
As in previous years, we’ll be based in the Feast Hub on the main event weekend, located next to the Feast Outloud Stage where food related presentations and talks are held. It’s a place to find further resources on issues related to food and everyday consumerables. We’re looking for people to help out in this space over the course of the weekend. Contact Nick if you’re interested. nick@ethical.org.au

News….

Western Australian GM ban lifted
Western Australia has become the third Australian state to allow farmers to plant genetically modified canola crops. The decision brings WA into line with NSW and Victoria, where farmers have grown GM canola commercially since 2008, and leaves only two states, South Australia and Tasmania, with bans on GM crops. more.
(See Genethics for a register of GM-Free Farms, Businesses and Councils, to help you find GM-free products and services.)

Kraft to buy Cadburys
British chocolate firm Cadbury is likely to end the six-month takeover battle by accepting the $21 billion bid from the US food giant Kraft Foods when Cadbury shareholders vote on the proposal on February 2. If succesful, this will create the world’s largest maker of chocolate and sweets. more.

Green & Blacks to expand fairtrade range
28 Jan 2010. Organic chocolate maker Green & Black’s has pledged to switch its entire worldwide food and beverage range to Fairtrade by the end of next year. Green & Black’s chocolate is certifed organic but only it’s Maya Gold has been certifed Fairtrade as well. (Green & Black’s is owned by Cadbury and so it’s unclear whether Kraft will continue with Cadbury’s plans to increase it’s Fairtrade range if the takeover goes ahead). more.

Coming up ….

New print guide
The 2010 edition of ‘The Guide to Ethical Supermarket Shopping’ will be available in mid February. With updated company information, a more detailed rating system, and two new categories – Alcohol and Office Supplies – it might be just the thing to help you navigate through the issues connected to your everyday purchases. Pre-order from the website.
Shop Ethical! iPhone app
For all you gadget-fiends out there, you’ll be able to check out the guide on your iPhone or iPod-Touch. Available soon.

Ecomarket & Community Hub
The Friends of the Earth Eco Market project, originally focusing on a regular sustainable alternative to supermarket shopping, now includes the setting up of a Community Hub with cafe, food co-operative & grocery store. A weekly Saturday market style operation will start at the South Melbourne location in early to mid 2010. More info on the project is available here

Events ….

Kick Reflex out of Native Forests
27th Feb 2010 – Boycott Woodchipping Campaign Launch. Japanese paper giant Nippon Paper this year purchased the Maryvale Mill, where seven of every ten trees logged in Central Gippsland and the Central Highlands are pulped for the manufacture of paper products, including Reflex paper. These forests are vital habitat for threatened species, water catchments for both local communities and Melbourne, and if left intact, are safe and efficient carbon banks in a time of climate crisis. It is time to protect these forests. Contact lauren.caulfield@foe.org.au or call 9419 8700 for more info.

Carrot Mob in Melbourne
What is “Carrotmob” I hear you say? … “a method of activism that leverages consumer power to make the most socially-responsible business practices also the most profitable choices”. Sounds good. Hows it work? You with a bunch of others turn up to a designated store at a particular time and buy a lot of whatever you want (need). The store has committed to spending a percentage (say 20%) of all the revenue brought in on the day on energy-saving measures or something similar and earth-friendly. It’s pretty simple. Buy things you already buy. Help make the world a better place. The Melbourne mob will be hosting a ‘Carrotmob – Your Vote to Launch It’ event on the 13th Feb. more at http://melbourne.carrotmob.org or on the wider movement http://carrotmob.org
T10 – the Transition Decade – Launch
We now stand on the edge of major ecological tipping points that could manifest over the next decade. At the same time Australians have a long history in demonstrating an ability to overcome enormous challenges when faced with great adversity. Get ready for the Safe Climate Decade 2010 – 2020. The launch of this 10 year campaign to restore a safe climate is on Sunday 14 February at 12pm in the Melbourne Town Hall. More at www.t10.net.au

Quote…

“Man is born free and everywhere is in chain stores” ……………… Graffitti

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An exhibition of Sustainable Garden Art

Homegrown -

The Art of Gardening Sustainably

5 th February to 14 th March 2010

Exhibition opening Thursday 4th February, 6 to 8pm

To be opened by Deborah Halpern, well known Melbourne sculptor.
Special Guest: Jane Edmanson, Garden Presenter, Author, SGA Patron.

RSVP essential meredith@baag.com.au or 9850-8165 by 1st Feb (may need to limit numbers if high response due to limited parking & space)

This is an exhibition of art designed to get us to think about gardening sustainably – and to spread the word about and raise funds for SGA (Sustainable Gardening Australia).

Bolin Bolin Gallery at Bulleen Art & Garden,

6 Manningham Rd W., Bulleen. 98505155.

www.gallery.baag.com.au
The Art
We have artists who are passionate about living sustainably and are exhibiting works in various media which respond to the idea of gardening sustainably, particularly growing our own food. Artworks range from vibrant colourful paintings of cabbages to ceramic cabbages, to photographs of carrots, to sculpture in clay or recycled metal, to intricate botanical illustrations to paintings of gardens. Artists include well known artists as well as SGA supporters.

For more information on this exhibition, please go to the exhibition section at http://www.gallery.baag.com.au or click here

SGA does fantastic work helping us be sustainable in our back yards .

But, the big effort now is the new program of SGA PODS – or local neighbourhood garden groups, mainly focussed on helping each other grow our own food. For more information on PODs visit www.sgaonline.org.au/pods.html.

We hope to raise some funds at this exhibition to help them continue this vital work, – commission from all sales will be donated, as well as visitor contributions (both financial and as a volunteer, or pro bono), by becoming an SGA Champion of Change.

This is your chance to become a part of the team which is

Developing the POD garden group program
Further improving the Web site
Writing the monthly newsletter
Implementing Environmental Accreditations
Developing the Green Up Product Guide
For more information go to www.sgaonline.org.au .

Food Swap at the Convent

We held a monthly food swap at the Abbotsford Convent Farmers market during the second half of 2009. It was great fun & we are hoping to establish a POD to run this. ( A POD is a gardening group that take a Productive, Organic, Diverse and Sustainable approach to the way they garden.)

If you are a regular to the Farmer’s Market or would like to be part of the group, please let us know. We will be conducting a food swap on the 4th Saturday of every month.
It would be great if we could have a dedicated group of individuals heading along to not only share food but also knowledge and skills.
We envisage the POD program as a way for gardening groups all over Australia to connect through SGA.. For more information on PODs, have a look here www.sgaonline.org.au/pods.html

If you are interested in joining us please email pods@sgaonline.org.au.

ReNew magazine’s summer DIY competitions The search for the best DIY bicycle Entries close February 7, 2010. Electric bicycle enthusiasts, we want to hear from you! ReNew magazine invites you to enter the DIY electric bicycle competition. We’re looking for the best designed electric bicycle conversion! Send a high resolution photo along with a 200 word description of your bicycle to renew@ata.org.au. Criteria: We’re looking for a finished working bicycle that can be used on a day-to-day basis. Novel use of materials will be given extra credit, for example, the use of solar panels as an energy source (see photo). Thought should be given to the safety of the bicycle as well as compliance to local laws (such as restrictions on electric bike power, which is 200 watts maximum in most states). Prize: The winner will receive a $150 gift voucher from online environmental store Todae www.todae.org.au Winners will be announced in issue 111, to coincide with ReNew’s electric bicycle buyers guide. Write about your DIY project and win a solar charger valued at $325 Entries close January 27, 2010 We are looking for good build-it-yourself style articles and will award a solargorilla (courtesy of powertraveller,www.powertraveller.com.au) to the author of the best article we receive for issue 111. If you have a project, simple or complex, electrical or mechanical, that has appeal to do-it-yourselfers and involves renewable energy or water conservation in some form, then send it in. Please include good quality photos with your entry. Entries must describe completed working projects. Please keep submissions under 1500 words. A copy of ReNew’s contributor guidelines can be downloaded here Send your entries to: ReNew, Level 1, 39 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, or email to renew@ata.org.au.

Moreland Energy Foundation with the help of ATA have recently undertaken a review of the new premium feed-in tariff contracts being offered by Victorian electricity retailers since the Victorian premium feed-in tariff went live on 1st November 2009.A feed-in tariff is a premium rate paid for electricity fed back into the electricity grid from a renewable electricity generation source such as household solar systems. To check out and compare the details of the various feed-in contract offers by Victorian electricity retailers, go to www.mefl.com.au/documents/Vic_FiT_Survey-Dec09.pdf ATA will be conducting a review of all national feed-in tariff contracts in the next few months. Should you have any queries regarding feed-in tariffs in Victoria or nationally, please do not hesitate to contact Damien Moyse, ATA Energy Policy Manager at Damien@ata.org.au or on (03) 9631 5417.

I’d like to wish all readers a Happy Christmas and a Joyous New Year.

POW has many things planned next year. We’re running more workshops, with the emphasis on re-discovering some of our lost skills: planning your garden, growing your own food, preserving your own food and cooking your own food.

We’ll be doing more permablitzes as well. POW has a long list of people interested in getting their garden done, and nest year we’ll be aiming to do one a month. And we’ll start writing on dedicated topics such as raising poultry, perennial plants, designing water systems, and alternative transport systems.

So please keep coming back and having a read. We’re all about providing practical solutions to living in surburbs and enjoying life!

The Club of Rome is a global think tank founded in 1968. Its mission is “to act as a global catalyst for change through the identification and analysis of the crucial problems facing humanity and the communication of such problems to the most important public and private decision makers as well as to the general public”.

In 1972, the Club of Rome produced a report, Limits to Growth. The book became the world’s best selling environmental book. In it, a number of scenarios where modelled looking at the consequences of a rapidly growing world population and finite resource supplies

In June 2008, Graham Turner of the CSIRO reviewed the scenarios 30 years on to see if any of the scenarios outlined in Limits to Growth match where the world is now . Contrary to popular belief, the scenarios in Limits to Growth did not predict a global collapse by the end of the 2oth century. The analysis by Graham Turner shows that 30 years of actual data compares well with the “business as usual” scenario or standard run scenario.

Click here for a link to the CSIRO report.

Are you irrigating your garden with greywater and would like to know more about the health of your soil?

The ATA is looking for households in the Melbourne metropolitan area that are using greywater (treatment or diversion) to water their gardens to trial a unique householder greywater monitoring program the ATA has developed.

Time Requirement:

Workshop at the ATA Head Office in Melbourne, Thursday 7th January 2010, 6:30–7:30pm.
Fortnightly soil testing over a two month period.
Each trial participant will receive:

feedback on the results of their soil tests
advice on how to improve soil health
information about best practice greywater irrigation
If you are interested in participating in the trial or would like more information please contact Anjali Brown, ATA Water Conservation Manager by email anjali@ata.org.au or phone (03) 9631 5405 by Monday 21st December 2009.

THE OFFICIAL WEEKLY E-NEWS OF THE GREENPAGES ISSUE NUMBER 112 | DECEMBER 2009

NEWS EVENTS PRODUCTS TIPS

COPENHAGEN – Bear In The Square

World leaders passing Copenhagen’s Nytorv for the Climate Change talks could get a chill in their spines as they come face to face with a polar bear. In Copenhagen, the life-sized ‘bear in the square’ is an ice sculpture that will melt over the length of the Climate Conference, leaving a bronze skeleton, a pool of water, and a powerful message about the impacts of climate change on the world’s people and biodiversity. Read more

EVENT – WildEndurance 2010

WildEndurance 2010 is the major fundraising and community event for the Wilderness Society of NSW, with proceeds going to support campaigns to protect the wilderness and help curb climate change. Teams compete for glory in the spectacular Blue Mountains and go head-to-head for great prizes, including a World Expeditions travel voucher. Read more

PRODUCT – Burt’s Bees Lip Balm

Burt’s Bees Sun Protecting Lip Balm SPF 8 is a 100% natural balm that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and help keep lips hydrated without using chemical sunscreen actives like octinoxate and oxybenzone. Instead, titanium dioxide, a naturally-occurring mineral, creates a micro-fine barrier to reflect the sun’s harmful rays. Read more

FOOD – Hottest Gourmet Trends For 2010

The annual “What’s Hot” survey revealed that 73 percent of ACF chefs voted organic produce as a ‘hot’ restaurant menu trend for 2010, while nutrition and sustainable menu items took out the tops spots. Organic coffee was voted the second hottest non-alcoholic beverage and organic beer, wine and spirits were also tipped to be the top alcohol trends of the coming year. Read more

HOME – Faking It?

Do you cherish braving the chill winter air — perhaps the whole family heading all the way to the tree farm — to choose a tree to bring home and decorate? Or is the natural aroma of pine, spruce or fir outweighed by the predictability of a perfectly triangular tree that’s always the right height for your living room? Read more

NEWS – Funding Secured For Electronic Vehicle Scheme

Better Place Australia today announced it has secured an initial round of funding of $25 million for its planned charging and services network for electric vehicles (EVs). The funding round was led by Lend Lease Ventures, the venture capital arm of Lend Lease and included investments by ActewAGL and several private investors . Read more

PRODUCT – Avery Dennison “Enviro” Office Products

In light of the increasing trend towards environmentally friendly products in the stationery industry Avery Dennison has launched an “Enviro” range. These products now mark a new initiative that is heavily consumer driven. Avery is seeking to address the concerns end-users have with regards to the environment and their ecological footprint. Read more

NEWS – Organic Brands Combine For An Organic Christmas

This Christmas, two leading organic brands in food and fashion, Green & Black’s Chocolate and Gorman Clothing, are collaborating in-store for women with a passion for style and chocolate. The partnership proves it is possible to combine premium taste, and maintain an ethical conscience this Christmas. Read more

NEWS – Council Approves Green Initiatives For Sydney

The City of Sydney Council’s Environment and Heritage Committee last week heard the cases for – and subsequently approved – two proposals aimed at ‘greening up’ the city centre: a fresh food oasis in the heart of the city, and new community gardens. Local residents will be invited to comment on the Draft Community Gardens Policy Read more

NEWS – Technology Helps Reduce Buildings’ Energy Use

Technology developed by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) has the potential to help building owners worldwide dramatically reduce their energy consumption and costs, improve tenant comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The technology is the result of over 15 man-years of work by scientists at CSIRO’s Energy Transformed Flagship in Newcastle. Read more

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