APC 10, Australasian Permaculture Conference Sept 2010
(or the Darren J Dougherty show)

Following the APC9 in Sydney 2-3 years ago when my thoughts were that the permaculture movement and in particular the business minded individuals had come of age, the one I said to watch was Darren Dougherty, this thought has been realized.

What a reaction from the public, last year while the group was in transition we had about 360 people show up, in 2010 we had around 4000.

We had to call the police to help fix the traffic jam around 1-2pm and they closed the entry down to control the traffic so if you were unable to attend we sinceley apoligise for any inconvenience.

Making your own cider at home. Part 2

 By Peter Allen  

In the last issue we looked at the proper English and French cider varieties, these are ideal for making single or mixed varietal ciders, but chances are the glut of fruit you have at home are the well known cooking or eating varieties.

Making cider at home. Part 1: the apple varieties.

By Peter Allen- “Pete the Permie”.

European Pears. Pyrus. Communis. By Peter Allen Monbulk Vic.

GR article Nashi Aug 07 issue No. 183

 

Nashi- (Asian pear) – P. pyrifolia & P. bretsnchneideri

Heritage Fruits for Southern Australia.

by Peter Allen (AKA Pete the Permie)