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It rained for 6 days and 6 nights, rain, rain, rain
In Sydney it felt like the rain was never going to stop, there was constant downpour with the only change being when it absolutely bucketed down. It seriously rained for six days and six nights. When the rain stopped on Saturday my ears went in to shock, it was suddenly quiet, and before I knew…
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Squid How to Make Scrumptious Stuffed Seafood
Dinner last night was a bit of a team effort, I asked Mark to make stuffed squid for dinner and he executed my request. Mark stuffed the squid with pork mince, and herbs that were picked freshly from the garden. Herbs that I have grown that included kaffir lime leaves, coriander, lemongrass and chilli. The outside of…
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The Atlantic Restaurant, South Wharf
I will get to telling you about The Atlantic, just let me baffle for a moment first. I’m in Melbourne South Wharf for a conference this week (thus I haven’t been writing much and I’m missing my little ‘outlet’), and Mark has been left at home to look after the animals-word has it the girls…
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Giant Gorilla at Taronga
In the wild the giant Gorilla typically live in packs that consist of one dominant male with multiple females and babies. This is how the family at Taronga Zoo Sydney live. The male of this family is massive, and must weigh close to 300kgs. Then there is a Mum with a gorgeous 8 month old baby that clings…
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