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7 Fun Things to Practice More Sustainable Living
Sustainable living does not have to be difficult. The key is to make it a fun part of your every day. Because if it isn’t fun, the lazy lady part of me won’t bother doing it (what is ironing?). I’m always looking for small, practical changes we can make to reduce our negative impact on our environment…..yes,…
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Picturesque Traditional Outrigger Adventure at Isle of Pines
Overall, our holiday adventure on a traditional outrigger during the Pirogue trip was lots of fun. Even though it was a bit disappointing not having a guide to teach us all about the history of the traditional outriggers and the Melanesian culture on the tranquil waters. For the price we were paying we were expecting…
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The Vegetable Garden Explodes When You Go Adventuring
I must confess that I get upset about abandoning our vegetable garden, dogs and chickens before going on holidays. This is seriously apparent in the busy lead up to spring. Sure my vegetable garden is all mulched and can survive a week without being watered. But it certainly won’t thrive through spring and summer after…
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How to Make Quick Compost Without an Expensive System
Making compost is the best way to grow healthy plants. Your vegetable crop will demand lots from the soil, so the way to get delicious food is to have rich soil
The Beaches Farm Girl
Straight talking sustainability
This is how it all started…
My eco-warrior journey started out as a primary school child when the World Wildlife Fund visited my school. I became aware of people who were looking out for Mother Nature and her creatures, and realised that I was one of those people.
The journey of an eco-warrior is never ending, and when I moved out of home I was quick to start growing my own herbs. At the same time I figured I may as well grow my own tomatoes and strawberries too, and this attempt led to an unexpected friendship with my elderly neighbour who didn’t speak English and I who didn’t speak Italian. What my neighbour didn’t know in English she made up for with food growing knowledge and kidness which she passed on to me. It was her influence that has led me down the path of empowering others to grow their own food.
Nadene Dorling
Blogger, Eco-Warrior and Actor