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In the context of Transition Towns my interests / passions are:: Food production - including growing food (both in the soil and on the hoof) using hand tools where possible.

Seed saving (without cross-pollination) - as a precursor to sowing next years crop.

Soil management to produce a harvest without artificial fertiliser or pesticides, herbicides etc.

Easy to grow starchy crops to replace bought rice, pasta etc.

Harvesting and storing techniques.

Turning produce into meals (forgotten cooking skills).

General life skills for living on and from the land (rather than the supermarket).

Psychology of change (working in groups, creating a positive vision rather than seeing doom and gloom, personal and spiritual development to be able to work together rather than competing).

At 8:54am on January 14, 2009, lisa clunie said…: ta laura.
I am moving to aus/ canberra in a months time to begin my masters study- do you know of the link to transition towns aus?
Can I transfer my details across or should I just close my nz tt page down?
Lisa

At 11:58pm on November 15, 2008, Elizabeth Adams said…: Hi Laura,
I did know about the Whangarei group, but I hadn't got around to joining, so thanks for the reminder and I have joined now.
Regards
Elizabeth

At 9:45pm on November 15, 2008, Grant said…: Hey thanks for that Laura
Cheers

At 9:07am on November 10, 2008, Nickie Muir said…: Hi Laura,

I am so illiterate on the computer it's ridiculous - how do I add myself to the Whangarei site - I would love to advertise the Sunday markets there!

Regards
Nickie

At 7:51pm on August 31, 2008, Richard Lee said…: Hi Laura,
Manchurian Rice Grass sound interesting. I'm not that familiar with it, though I believe it is similar to Raupo. The big question is does it have a similar thick, starchy base like Raupo...if so it could be a goer for local ethanol production.

Cheers for the comment!

Richard

At 9:06pm on August 4, 2008, Genevieve said…: Hi Waltraud,

When you click on the aeriel photo for Whangarei group, you can then click on "request to join" in top right hand corner beside a green sign. You're right about not being in the group just yet.

Good luck, Genevieve

At 8:11am on July 12, 2008, Deirdre Kent said…: Laura if you are worried you might get mixed with the other Laura, you both have posted different images and all you need to do is put a second name.

At 10:00pm on July 10, 2008, Deirdre Kent said…: A valuable observation thanks Laura. We will notify the ning people. They often act immediately on suggestions like this

At 8:22pm on July 8, 2008, Janet Browne said…: Welcome to the group, Laura, you and I have a lot in common, wouldn't mind brainstorming about the right rops, preservation methods,etc. We are also into sedsaving for Northland conditions. I will be getting round to making a seedlist if you are interested. Cheers Janet Ps Where are you? We're on the Old Russell Rd ar Kaimamaku.

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