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  • #1

    It's not easy being green

    Hi y'all
    Have literally just finished watching the first episode of this new series on BBC2 where Dick Strawbridge and his family + 2 friends, up sticks and move to a derelict farmhouse in Cornwall and attempt to live a green lifestyle. Thoroughly entertaining and as the weeks progress I'm sure the actual info coming through from their nesw lifestyle will prove useful to all in some ways. Tonight for example, if you ever wanted to build a waterwheel, (and I know I've had sleepless nights about this very subject) this was the programme to be watching. Seriously though, could contain lots of good info on saving energy, water conservation ( take note you lot dahn sarf!) and permaculture.
    Definitely recommend you watch next week - Tuesdays, 8pm til 9pm
    Rat

    British by birth
    Scottish by the Grace of God

    http://scotsburngarden.blogspot.com/
    http://davethegardener.blogspot.com/
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    When I saw the title of the thread I thought you'd over indulged SR They must be really cheap to make these sorts of progs as there is a glut on the TV. Why can't we have some propper telly for a change
    ntg
    Never be afraid to try something new.
    Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
    A large group of professionals built the Titanic
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    • #3
      Actually it was very good Nick, and interesting!

      And when your back stops aching,
      And your hands begin to harden.
      You will find yourself a partner,
      In the glory of the garden.

      Rudyard Kipling.sigpic

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      • #4
        I missed it. Football was on the other side as usual. The blurb in Radio times looked good so I should have gone upstairs and watched it.
        Jax

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        • #5
          Originally posted by nick the grief
          When I saw the title of the thread I thought you'd over indulged SR They must be really cheap to make these sorts of progs as there is a glut on the TV. Why can't we have some propper telly for a change
          tiz propper telly, not soaps or sport like we usually get

          I soooooooooo want a water wheel, what a brilliant show and his son is cute aswell
          Last edited by dragonz; 29-03-2006, 05:14 AM.

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          • #6
            I missed it too. In next week's programme there is a piece on a green greenhouse. Should be interesting.
            "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

            Location....Normandy France

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            • #7
              I thought it was very good. A bonus is that the families aims are realistic and not just idealistic, they want to be able to use a dishwasher and a fridge and other mod cons, but in a way that has a minimal impact on the environment.

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              • #8
                I enjoyed it. As a newbie to 'grow your own' and green issues I felt that there was a lot of useful information. It has the potential to be a very interesting and entertaining series.

                Janet

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                • #9
                  I thought it was excellent, Dick Strawbridge is a presenter on bodge it programme and spin offs from Scrapheap Challenge. Really liked his 'sod it' attitude and 'just do it' ethos. Also interested in what the hell is permaculture?
                  Best wishes
                  Andrewo
                  Harbinger of Rhubarb tales

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                  • #10
                    I almost didn't dare google it!!!

                    permaculture.org.uk

                    Interesting read!!
                    "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                    Location....Normandy France

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                    • #11
                      It's fantastic and with jobs!
                      Best wishes
                      Andrewo
                      Harbinger of Rhubarb tales

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                      • #12
                        www.permaculture.org.uk

                        www.permaculture.co.uk

                        http://www.spiralseed.co.uk/

                        http://www.originalorganics.co.uk/wormeries.htm

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                        • #13
                          Pemaculture didn't exist as a word 20 years ago & was coined by some Aussies who couldn;'t spell Sustainability

                          I've read one or two of the mags they produce, some of it is a bit way out for an old fart like me (my daughters phrase, not mine) but Other I can relate to or Dig as we old age hippies used to say
                          ntg
                          Never be afraid to try something new.
                          Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
                          A large group of professionals built the Titanic
                          ==================================================

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                          • #14
                            wether or not i understand or practice permaculture, the programme was really interesting and inspirational. i would love to embrace a lifestyle where i could move towards self sufficiency energywise.

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                            • #15
                              An admirable target Scooby but not easily achieved. If renewable energy was cheap we would'nt be so reluctant to take it on board. You would have to have a system for a very long time to recoup the outlay. It almost get's to the stage where only the rich can afford it which makes it a joke.

                              When I bemoaned the program earlier it wasn't the content so much as the style. Every other program these days is someone who is moving from the rat race (sorry rat) to their ideal life. most of them are totally unsuited to this and I assume it's only the money that they get paid for making the prog that keeps them afloat for so long.

                              Anyway of my chest now so there you are.
                              Last edited by nick the grief; 31-03-2006, 08:50 PM.
                              ntg
                              Never be afraid to try something new.
                              Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark.
                              A large group of professionals built the Titanic
                              ==================================================

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