Author Archives: Rhona

 

Permaculture & poetry

Mar 22

The last couple of weeks have swung past in a mainly permacultural haze. The first screening at a new permaculture film night series was Anima Mundi, a bit of a collective disappointment for the 20-odd souls who crowded into the … Continue reading →

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Catching up: farmer-writers, DIY publicity, food swap & Wade Davis

Mar 14

I had the chance a couple of weeks ago to mosey down to Cadboro Bay Books to catch Farmers at the Mike – an evening with organic farmer-authors Heather Stretch, Robin Tunnicliffe, Rachel Fisher (who make up Saanich Organics) with … Continue reading →

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Visiting Cuban agronomist at UVic this Friday, with music

Feb 29

The University of Victoria’s Geography department with the Office for Community-Based Research, the SOGS (Society of Geography Students), and the department of Sociology are pleased to co-present: Travelling from Agri to Culture: The secrets of Myko on Rural Innovation in … Continue reading →

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A lot of words on waste

Feb 28

I spend a lot of time thinking about waste. (And wonder: is this a waste of my time?) Waste is inescapable in this culture, and we need to be talking and acting more decisively. Rubbish is engineered into every product … Continue reading →

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Re-entry: Denise Dunn; IdeaWave

Feb 27

I bade farewell to Saskatchewan on Friday afternoon: a blizzard was in the forecast for the following day, but as we lifted off, it was clear enough for an atmospheric sunset, and at the other end of the journey, the … Continue reading →

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