NEEPS

Maria

Maidenstone and i have been chatting (on another thread) about meeting up and having some marvellous permaculture chats?

Would you (or anyone you know, doesn't have to be part of neeps) fancy gathering every once in a while - perhaps do a 'round the houses' and show off any good designs in your home/garden/local area? Or we could set an 'outing' up, and find some good permaculture design to visit. I'd rather it be an 'active' meet up, where we can learn something by observation or getting involved. Perhaps it could be to help a network member with a project like a herb spiral, fodder hedging etc...i know a few neeps who are doing things like this who might like a few extra pair of permaculture hands.

What do you think - any idea's. Sort of thinking mid August for the first north-east permaculture network meeting. If anyone knows of anything similar - please let me know so we can either, join em, pester them for info, or ask them to join us

_________________
Better late than never!

JamesB · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:20 am Post subject:

yeah great idea, i'd be really keen to see what others have done gardening wise since we are just starting out with the garden (i always get inspired seeing what others manage to grow in a polytunnel) and likewise some people might be interesting in seeing what we have done to make an ultra low energy house.

James
_________________
JamesB
Mintlaw area

Smooth Hound · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:26 am Post subject:

id love to see your house, it certainly looks impressive from the outside,
good idea maria, although i dont think ill be showing my airated house

or jungle of a garden just yet

Forget-me-Not · Neepster Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Insch

Please count me in. Sounds fab.

Beth
_________________
www.womblehouse.blogspot.com

The Community that composts together survives together.

'Simplicity is the whole secret of wellbeing.' Peter Matthiessen.

Smooth Hound · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:57 am Post subject:

although i could show you all around at greeness

Diana · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject:

In principle - yes definately. The only drawback for me would be time and distance, but I guess I'd have to make that decision of a meet-by-meet basis.

Could a report be posted for those who couldn't go (with pics if pos)?
_________________
Tumuli Design
The Blog

Being looby keeps me sane

Maidenstone · Neepster Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 303

Please give me a couple of weeks so I can hack down the undergrowth!! Might take more than that. But I'd really value seeing what everyone else is doing.
_________________
Local food - better by far!

Forget-me-Not · Neepster Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Insch

It seems like several of us are aware that we haven't got fabulous permaculture projects under way or finished. Probably many of us are just starting to put things into practice or have started and things possibly don't look too promising (me).

It will be great to just say 'come and have a cuppa, have a look, give me some advice.' Maybe there is a permaculture expert somewhere in Neeps who can then help us to progress. Sometimes it can seem fabulous but daunting, hopefully this 'wee club,' will help us get on our feet.

From a general gardening perspective, it will be great too.

Beth
_________________
www.womblehouse.blogspot.com

The Community that composts together survives together.

'Simplicity is the whole secret of wellbeing.' Peter Matthiessen.

Clydesdaleclopper · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:45 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a great idea. I'd love to see what other people are doing

JamesB · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:30 pm Post subject:

if people are willing to come here (4 miles south of Mintlaw) then we can discuss plans for outdoor pizza ovens as well! Also if anyone has experience with clay then they can advise on the suitability of the clay here for making bricks/ovens.

James
_________________
JamesB
Mintlaw area