NZ’s government refuses to talk about fuel rationing in the face of the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil transits. Is this like an ostrich sticking its head in the sand. Do ostriches stick their heads in the sand?
Autumn is right time to extend pa harakeke’s plantings – “Why are you doing this?” a visiting cycle tourist asked. “As reciprocity for being part of the biosphere,” could be my answer.
At a young age I swore never to own a handbag, as a item linked with sexism, vulnerability and, for me, frustration when my mother could never find what she wanted in her handbag. I have kept my vow. Or have I?
Vegetable gardens with long rows of identical plants look tidy but are they the best approach? I’m trying something different.
When life serves you cucumbers … you could put them on your face. Or, preferably, make great soup.
Why did we install PV? To save money? Be good planet-savers? Make our own power? Because we’re geeks? A little of everything?
Lawns are a symbol of luxury. Yes, really. Can we free ourselves from chasing appearance of luxury to reduce consumption and simplify our lives?
Having bought an EV which we can charge off our PV panels, for the first time in my life I almost like driving. But is this a good thing?
