Category Archives: Nature

March 2012 Allotment Diary

Click here to return to Allotments Introduction Page “Living in harmony with nature and all creatures is the biggest puja (worship of God). Only then can we experience the truth of the Rishi’s words, “isavasyamidam sarvam” (everything is pervaded by … Continue reading

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Green Friends Day in Derby

Despite the snow, we met and planned some exciting Green events for the year ahead. Then we embarked on our silent meditation walk in Darley Park and built an Amma.snowman. Finally we made paper bags from recycled newspaper. Continue reading

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Clearing up six months after Japan’s earthquake and tsunami

A series images showing how Japan has recovered six months after the earthquake and tsunami. Continue reading

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Low-BROW: gluten-free food

Reducing or eliminating gluten from your diet is a tough business. But there are more gluten-free foods available. Continue reading

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Recycling in California

Recycling in California, where a bottle deposit law encourages poor people to raid recycling bins. Continue reading

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February 2012 Allotment Diary

Green Friends Event in Derby this weekend!; litter picking; and the February Allotment Diary Continue reading

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Soil Food Web Course & Treeplanting Support

News from greenfriends.org in the USA of a course by Dr. Elaine Ingham on Compost Tea and the Soil Food Web. Continue reading

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January 2012 Allotment Diary

Richard and Kaivalya’s monthly allotment diary: ways to reduce your impact on the environment at Christmas; and the allotment diary. Continue reading

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EM (Effective Micro Organisms): guidelines for use

Guidelines for practical use of Bokashi from Kuleen Agro Services in Trivandrum (Kerala) Continue reading

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A fairy tale home in Wales – honest!

Simon Dale’s house in Wales. He dug out and built his own home using entirely natural materials. Continue reading

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