earthmothering9

shojiwax, 3 months ago to cycling

Make it trend.

Post a photo or cite example of something simple (an object or an experience) that brings abundance and satisfaction way beyond its face-value simplicity.

Tag it with #frugalAbundance
Boost examples that resonate with you.

#bikeTooter #climateDiary #solarPunk #meditation #philosophy #lifestyle

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, 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, 7 months ago to gardening

Thanks to the kindness of my neighbour I picked up all but 2 of these succulent cuttings and planted them yesterday.
#gardening #ActofKindness

earthmothering9, 10 months ago to Perth

My anenome is up and open. Bulbs are so great! It survived out on the #verge in #Perth over the summer, asleep under the mulch, and then comes back better than ever.
#bloomscrolling

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, 6 months ago to Bloomscrolling

This is the melaleuca tree picturd in the previous toot. #bloomscrolling

earthmothering9, 5 months ago to random

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

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, 3 months ago to Bloomscrolling

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

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, 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, 3 months ago to random

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

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, 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

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, 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, 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, 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, 1 month ago to random

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

perkinsy, 18 days ago to random

Australian children are missing out on learning music at school and out of school. Parents are cutting back as cost of living rises.

Learning to play music as a child is so important for people's well-being and enriches society.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-11/families-cutting-back-music-cost-of-living/103823896

dnc, 3 months ago to gardening

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DanielMenjivar, 2 months ago to FiberArts

Let’s talk about seam guides, @sewing!

What are your favourite seam guides to use when #sewing? Do you use the same one every time, or vary it depending on what you’re sewing? Do you always use a seam guide, or just sometimes? Never? Do you prefer to align w/ the right edge of the presser foot and move the needle position on your domestic sewing machine? Tips? Tricks?

Personally, I try to use mine as much as possible and pick one depending on what I’m sewing (or how long it takes to install).

perkinsy, 24 days ago to melbourne

My mother's garden in full autumnal colour: this morning I divided more clivias and planted the extra plants in the communal garden that lines a long path. I also pruned some Ivy geraniums and placed cuttings in the communal garden.

The body corporate does not have much of a gardening budget so we we are filling the big empty gaps beneath trees with plants that Mum can't fit in her garden. I follow the 'don't seek permission' principle but we both understand that if they don't like them then they can feel free to remove them.

After the working bee in Mum's garden last weekend there are fewer potted plants and the camellia in the foreground on the left (dark green leaves) is free of the jasmine that was covering the top of it.
#GardeningAU #Melbourne