earthmothering9

earthmothering9, 14 days ago to random

Enjoying a pub lunch with the DH to celebrate our Anniversary. Denmark Western Australia.
Note the number 48 on our table was chosen for a reason. (Hint)

earthmothering9, 24 days ago to random

SYDNEY, April 26, 2024: Composting’s role in the fight against climate change will be in focus during International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW), to be held from May 5-11 in Australia. Amid the increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as flooding, droughts or bushfires, composting offers a practical, hands-on response to climate change mitigation where every household can join the global effort. “As a community we can all contribute to a healthy planet by keeping food scraps away from landfill and one of the ways is through composting,” says Chris Rochfort, CEO of the Centre for Organic Research & Education (CORE). “Composting can help reduce landfill methane emissions and restoring soil health, which will help build resilience to climate change, reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers, and sequester carbon by removing it from the atmosphere.” Composting can benefit the climate in many ways.

#Compost

earthmothering9, 1 month ago to random

Kilner jar of home grown kalamata olives soaking for a day or so.
#growYourOwn

earthmothering9, 1 month ago to random

Today is International Workers’ Memorial Day. We remember those who have needlessly lost their lives at work.
In Western Australia we have a memorial to those who didin't come home from work- and they are often in the mining and construction industries.

No-one should die at work.
#UnionPower

earthmothering9, 2 months ago to sustainability

Exciting news for Aussies!

Sustainable House Day is back with in-person home tours, and bigger than ever!

You can now explore this year’s featured homes, and make a booking for in-person open home tours - from a straw bale house on the west coast that feels like a warm hug, to a bushfire resilient home with sprawling views of the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania!

A majority of the homes are opening in-person. For the safety and comfort of visitors and homeowners, places are strictly limited to timed sessions throughout the day - that do require a booking. Don’t miss out!
#sustainability

https://sustainablehouseday.com/

earthmothering9, 2 months ago to Bloomscrolling

Banksia in full bloom, down at the park. There was a New Holland Honeyeater flitting in and our, but too fast for my photo.
#bloomscrolling

earthmothering9, 2 months ago to random

Someone needs to do a SCIENCE and get to the bottom of what is going on with water quality at one of the best beaches in Perth.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/mullaloo-beach-murky-water-blamed-on-construction-equipment/103605928

earthmothering9, 2 months ago to permaculture

This is about 11 minutes of clever, people powered, people centred regenerative agriculture. Cheer yourself up and watch it!

#permaculture
#regenerativeAgriculture
https://youtu.be/79VUAFq2rbg

earthmothering9, 3 months ago to random

The Sewing machine mechanic was delighted to service this new-to-me Elna Automatic 1959 model. He said it sews like a dream, and it really does. Only done half an hour or so with it, but already I am in love with the knee lever thingy.
In other news the op shop had an angle poise like lamp to assist with illumination for $10.

#vintageSewingMachine
#thrifting
#fixItDontDitchIt

earthmothering9, 3 months ago to random

Good morning and happy #Caturday from Dora, who is here for the scritches

earthmothering9, 3 months ago to Perth

At Parliament House in #Perth Western Australia for a rally of civil society against proposed changes to the Environment Protection Act, making it easier for businesses to destroy our precious land.

earthmothering9, 3 months ago to random

In the playcentre garden we put in a birdbath. I found a terracotta dragon in the garden and put it in the middle. The kids love it, especially because the dragon is hollow, so when you fill the birdbath the dragon blows bubbles! But yesterday the parrots were lining up for the birdbath, and the kids were watching them, and the teachers rushing out in the 41C heat to add ice and water every few hours!

earthmothering9, 3 months ago to FiberArts

My 'forest floor' batik 4 patch quilt is finished! Made as usual on my vintage Singer 306.
#quilting
#fiberart #sewing

earthmothering9, 3 months ago to random

Honoring a great woman and indigenous leader:
Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG
1 August 1932 – 4 February 2024

https://www.lowitja.org.au/lowitja-foundation/family-statement/

earthmothering9, 3 months ago to Bloomscrolling

Eucalyptus erythrocoris, illyarrie or red cap gum, now gloriously in flower in Perth.
#bloomscrolling

earthmothering9, 4 months ago to Bloomscrolling

Corymbia ficifolia, an Australian tree in flower in the Swan Valley just now. Lovely red pompom flowers. #bloomscrolling

earthmothering9, 4 months ago to random

There is nothing like 'inviting friends over' to make it worthwhile doing a deep clean. Today it was the patio. Now less of a spider's lair. All the pot plants have been watered and told to be on their best behaviour.

earthmothering9, 4 months ago to books

Just finished Sarah Ogilvie's book 'The Dictionary People', an enjoyable account of those who, mostly volunteers, contributed to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary.

#Bookstodon
#books #reading

earthmothering9, 4 months ago to random

I have never seen this duranta repens Geisha Girl looking as lush and happy as here in her space near the fence. The racemes of purple flowers wave in the breeze.

earthmothering9, 5 months ago to cooking

This Christmas gift is an absolute treasure. I have wanted Sandor Katz's book on The Art of Fermentation for a long time. Very comprehensive.#Cooking

earthmothering9, 5 months ago to random

Happy #Caturday from Dora, who has no plans for the day

earthmothering9, 5 months ago to Introvert

We are surrounded! Send help.

#quiet
#Nbnfibre
#shush

earthmothering9, 5 months ago to Bloomscrolling

The Wadjuk Noongar name is Kodgeningara, a kind of Verticordia, blooms near Christmas in Perth. Mine is just a tad yellow others are strong orange.
#natives
#PerthWesternAustralia
#bloomscrolling

earthmothering9, 5 months ago to random

Just dropped the DH at the public hospital to get a knee replacement! I will have a cyborg for a DH.
#SurgeryDay Going back in a few hours.
How good is a functional modern health system
?

earthmothering9, 6 months ago to random

The wonderful libraries of my city enabled me to find this gorgeous book entitled "Women's Work, the first 20,000 years" by Elizabeth Wayland Barber.