Wonderful World » The Good Earth http://www.wwmn.net Wonderful World Media Network Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:24:31 +0000 en-au hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright (C) 2006-2011 Wonderful World Media Network michaeloconnell@bigpond.com (Wonderful World) michaeloconnell@bigpond.com (Wonderful World) radio 1440 http://www.wwmn.net/wp/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg Wonderful World http://www.wwmn.net 144 144 World Wide Media Network Wonderful World Wonderful World michaeloconnell@bigpond.com no no THE GOOD EARTH http://www.wwmn.net/2010/07/the-good-earth/ http://www.wwmn.net/2010/07/the-good-earth/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:30:59 +0000 chief http://wonderfulworldmedia.net/?p=94

 

 

The Good Earth is a great resource show on sustainable gardening. As well as seasonal gardening tips each month The Good Earth offers in depth information on topics like eco-friendly practices, indigenous plants and water wise designs, as well as organic and bio-dynamic gardening and permaculture design…

Join Mike O’Connell on the first Saturday of every month for ‘What’s on in the garden this month’, plus a great range of expert guests on a wide variety of topics on sustainable gardening.

Melbourne listeners can tune in to The Good Earth 1st-3rd Saturday from 10-11am on 94.1 FM and streaming world wide via www.3wbc.org.au

]]> http://www.wwmn.net/2010/07/the-good-earth/feed/ 0 January Madness with Andy and Mick http://www.wwmn.net/2012/01/january-madness-with-andy-and-mick/ http://www.wwmn.net/2012/01/january-madness-with-andy-and-mick/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:07:31 +0000 Michael http://www.wwmn.net/?p=3170 Andy Marko and Mick O’Connell invade the studio to fill in for some of our regular presenters. Here’s a short clip of the show.

 

Watch out for that furious sea-bass!

]]> http://www.wwmn.net/2012/01/january-madness-with-andy-and-mick/feed/ 0 0:08:00 Andy Marko and Mick O’Connell invade the studio to fill in for some of our regular presenters. Here’s a short clip of the show.   Watch out for that furious sea-bass! Andy Marko and Mick O’Connell invade the studio to fill in for some of our regular presenters. Here’s a short clip of the show.   Watch out for that furious sea-bass! michaeloconnell@bigpond.com no no Wayne Williams ‘show and tell’ – some interesting species from his own garden http://www.wwmn.net/2011/03/wayne-williams-discusses-some-interesting-species-from-his-own-garden/ http://www.wwmn.net/2011/03/wayne-williams-discusses-some-interesting-species-from-his-own-garden/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:05:15 +0000 admin http://www.wwmn.net/?p=1022 Wayne and Viarnne discuss low water gardens and Wayne shares his ‘show and tell’ on radio… clever Wayne! Horticulturalist extraordinaire Wayne Williams shares his observations of some interesting species from his own garden. Pics to follow soon…

]]> http://www.wwmn.net/2011/03/wayne-williams-discusses-some-interesting-species-from-his-own-garden/feed/ 0 0:49:39 Wayne and Viarnne discuss low water gardens and Wayne shares his ‘show and tell’ on radio… clever Wayne! Horticulturalist extraordinaire Wayne Williams shares his observations of some interesting species from his own garden. Pics[...] Wayne and Viarnne discuss low water gardens and Wayne shares his ‘show and tell’ on radio… clever Wayne! Horticulturalist extraordinaire Wayne Williams shares his observations of some interesting species from his own garden. Pics to follow soon… michaeloconnell@bigpond.com no no A New Compact Garden Bed http://www.wwmn.net/2011/01/a-new-compact-garden-bed/ http://www.wwmn.net/2011/01/a-new-compact-garden-bed/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:08:14 +0000 admin http://www.wwmn.net/?p=894 These pictures show the construction of a new compact Garden-bed rebuilt after the installation of a 25,000 Litre tank which wiped out the existing garden bed.

  • First, the excess topsoil from the old garden bed is removed
  • Organic material is added including blood and bone
  • The drip irrigation system is installed and
  • Mulch laid over the whole bed after seedlings are planted

The bed is doing extraordinally well although it is a bit congested.

After six weeks we are harvesting zucchini and the cucumbers are almost ready as well !!

]]> http://www.wwmn.net/2011/01/a-new-compact-garden-bed/feed/ 0 Aloe Aloe, Talk about Succulent! http://www.wwmn.net/2010/11/aloe-aloe-talk-about-succulent/ http://www.wwmn.net/2010/11/aloe-aloe-talk-about-succulent/#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:09:57 +0000 admin http://www.wwmn.net/?p=837 Do you want a succulent drought proof Garden? Why not give Aloe’s a try. These succulent plants are highly drought resistant, easy to grow and come in a huge variety of spectactular and beautiful forms from ground hugging rosettes to huge tree like monsters!

Join Michael O’Connell on “The Good Earth” as he chats to Peter Marko an Aloe enthusiast and member of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Australia about his passion for these beautiful and practical plants.

]]> http://www.wwmn.net/2010/11/aloe-aloe-talk-about-succulent/feed/ 0 0:39:29 Do you want a succulent drought proof Garden? Why not give Aloe’s a try. These succulent plants are highly drought resistant, easy to grow and come in a huge variety of spectactular and beautiful forms from ground hugging rosettes to huge tree[...] Do you want a succulent drought proof Garden? Why not give Aloe’s a try. These succulent plants are highly drought resistant, easy to grow and come in a huge variety of spectactular and beautiful forms from ground hugging rosettes to huge tree like monsters! Join Michael O’Connell on “The Good Earth” as he chats to Peter Marko an Aloe enthusiast and member of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Australia about his passion for these beautiful and practical plants. michaeloconnell@bigpond.com no no Good Gardening Magazine with Vasili http://www.wwmn.net/2010/10/good-gardening-magazine-with-vasili/ http://www.wwmn.net/2010/10/good-gardening-magazine-with-vasili/#comments Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:23:38 +0000 editor http://www.wwmn.net/?p=695

Vasili chats with Wayne Williams and Viarnne about the launch of Good Gardening Magazine – from garden to table Good Gardening is packed full of down to earth gardening tips and delicious seasonal recipes… it’s unashamedly organic!

There is also a great section for children with fun and educational ideas in each issue, plus celebrity gardens, seasonal planting guides for every Australian climate and so much more.

WWMN is delighted to welcome Vasili to the regular line up on both The Good Earth and What’s New in Review, where he will join us for each edition of Good Gardening.

Yai sou!

In part 2 Wayne and Viarnne extrapolate and discuss veggie beds and spring sowing.  Enjoy the delightful music track ‘Beautiful’ from Cindy van der Ree’s CD ‘Some kind of beautiful’ and check out her vodcast on the Monday Live page. You can see and hear more of Cindy V at http://cindyv.com/

]]> http://www.wwmn.net/2010/10/good-gardening-magazine-with-vasili/feed/ 0 0:31:49 Vasili chats with Wayne Williams and Viarnne about the launch of Good Gardening Magazine – from garden to table Good Gardening is packed full of down to earth gardening tips and delicious seasonal recipes… it’s unashamedly organic![...] Vasili chats with Wayne Williams and Viarnne about the launch of Good Gardening Magazine – from garden to table Good Gardening is packed full of down to earth gardening tips and delicious seasonal recipes… it’s unashamedly organic! There is also a great section for children with fun and educational ideas in each issue, plus celebrity gardens, seasonal planting guides for every Australian climate and so much more. WWMN is delighted to welcome Vasili to the regular line up on both The Good Earth and What’s New in Review, where he will join us for each edition of Good Gardening. Yai sou! In part 2 Wayne and Viarnne extrapolate and discuss veggie beds and spring sowing.  Enjoy the delightful music track ‘Beautiful’ from Cindy van der Ree’s CD ‘Some kind of beautiful’ and check out her vodcast on the Monday Live page. You can see and hear more of Cindy V at http://cindyv.com/ michaeloconnell@bigpond.com no no Composting with Vasili http://www.wwmn.net/2010/08/composting-with-vasili/ http://www.wwmn.net/2010/08/composting-with-vasili/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:17:49 +0000 admin http://www.wwmn.net/?p=581 Join Viarrne Mischon and Fran Penna as they chat with Vasili Kanidiadis from Vasili’s Garden about compost

Copmpost is one of the best ways to recycle food scraps and garden clippings and turn them into a rich humus that will help your garden come alive! So come on a fun filled romp through the compost heap as Vasili tells us all about it!!

]]> http://www.wwmn.net/2010/08/composting-with-vasili/feed/ 0 0:10:03 Join Viarrne Mischon and Fran Penna as they chat with Vasili Kanidiadis from Vasili’s Garden about compost Copmpost is one of the best ways to recycle food scraps and garden clippings and turn them into a rich humus that will help your garden [...] Join Viarrne Mischon and Fran Penna as they chat with Vasili Kanidiadis from Vasili’s Garden about compost Copmpost is one of the best ways to recycle food scraps and garden clippings and turn them into a rich humus that will help your garden come alive! So come on a fun filled romp through the compost heap as Vasili tells us all about it!! michaeloconnell@bigpond.com no no Australian Indigenous Plants and Bush Tucker http://www.wwmn.net/2010/08/australian-indigenous-plants-and-bush-tucker/ http://www.wwmn.net/2010/08/australian-indigenous-plants-and-bush-tucker/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:55:21 +0000 admin http://www.wwmn.net/?p=575 It is with pleasure that we present a wonderful Podcast from former host of The Good Earth Fran Penna – Permaculturalist and Personal Garden Trainer

Fran has a wealth of practical information on all sustainable gardening topics from organic vegie growing, worm farms and permaculture garden design to water wise planting and back yard sequestration…. and a bucket full of laughs!

You can find out more about Fran at www.franipeni.com.au

In this podcast Fran talks to Jamie Simpson about Australian Indigenous plants and Bush Tucker. Yum!

]]> http://www.wwmn.net/2010/08/australian-indigenous-plants-and-bush-tucker/feed/ 0 0:31:40 It is with pleasure that we present a wonderful Podcast from former host of The Good Earth Fran Penna – Permaculturalist and Personal Garden Trainer Fran has a wealth of practical information on all sustainable gardening topics from organic ve[...] It is with pleasure that we present a wonderful Podcast from former host of The Good Earth Fran Penna – Permaculturalist and Personal Garden Trainer Fran has a wealth of practical information on all sustainable gardening topics from organic vegie growing, worm farms and permaculture garden design to water wise planting and back yard sequestration…. and a bucket full of laughs! You can find out more about Fran at www.franipeni.com.au In this podcast Fran talks to Jamie Simpson about Australian Indigenous plants and Bush Tucker. Yum! michaeloconnell@bigpond.com no no Green Roofs for a Sustainable Future http://www.wwmn.net/2010/08/green-roofs-for-a-sustainable-future/ http://www.wwmn.net/2010/08/green-roofs-for-a-sustainable-future/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:45:55 +0000 admin http://wwmn.net/?p=383 Join Michael O’Connell from the Good Earth as he chats with Catherine Duniam, Co-Director and Co-Founder of Living Architecture Melbourne about Green Roofs and urban nature. Catherine’s ultimate vision is to bring more nature into the city.

Catherine believes increasing urban vegetation will help solve the myriad problems that befall a condensed cityscape, and that greening roofs and walls is the best way to increase vegetation in the city while maximising the use of our limited urban space.

Living Architecture Melbourne is a consultancy founded by Antonino Giglio and Catherine Duniam with a mission to revegetate the inner city and revitalise forbidding urban spaces. With a focus on green roofs, living roofs, green walls and vertical gardens, Living Architecture Melbourne aims to provide services to people who want to add some greenery to their home or work environment.

]]> http://www.wwmn.net/2010/08/green-roofs-for-a-sustainable-future/feed/ 0 0:39:59 Join Michael O’Connell from the Good Earth as he chats with Catherine Duniam, Co-Director and Co-Founder of Living Architecture Melbourne about Green Roofs and urban nature. Catherine’s ultimate vision is to bring more nature into the ci[...] Join Michael O’Connell from the Good Earth as he chats with Catherine Duniam, Co-Director and Co-Founder of Living Architecture Melbourne about Green Roofs and urban nature. Catherine’s ultimate vision is to bring more nature into the city. Catherine believes increasing urban vegetation will help solve the myriad problems that befall a condensed cityscape, and that greening roofs and walls is the best way to increase vegetation in the city while maximising the use of our limited urban space. Living Architecture Melbourne is a consultancy founded by Antonino Giglio and Catherine Duniam with a mission to revegetate the inner city and revitalise forbidding urban spaces. With a focus on green roofs, living roofs, green walls and vertical gardens, Living Architecture Melbourne aims to provide services to people who want to add some greenery to their home or work environment. testcat michaeloconnell@bigpond.com no no Our New Host of The Good Earth http://www.wwmn.net/2008/09/georgina-martin-new-host-of-the-good-earth/ http://www.wwmn.net/2008/09/georgina-martin-new-host-of-the-good-earth/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:49:23 +0000 chief http://wonderfulworldmedia.net/?p=189 At Wonderful World Media we are always discovering vibrant new talent to bring you the best in Sustainability. It is with pleasure that we introduce our new host of The Good Earth Fran Penna – Permaculturalist and Personal Garden Trainer

Fran also hosts ‘Living by Design’ the monthly permaculture segment on What a Wonderful World (page coming soon to this site) and brings to The Good Earth a wealth of practical information on all sustainable gardening topics from organic vegie growing, worm farms and permaculture garden design to water wise planting and back yard sequestration…. and a bucket full of laughs!

You can find out more about Fran on www.franipeni.com.au

We know you’ll love tuning into The Good Earth each Saturday morning from 10.00-11am for the latest news, interviews and techniques to get the most out of your garden on 94.1fm 3WBC. Remember to check back here for the latest news and podcasts coming very shortly…

What Fran has covered so far in May 2009 and coming up on podcast:

May 2nd: Worm Farms

May 9th: Composting Week In celebration of ‘Composting Week’ Fran spoke with celebrity gardener Vasili from ‘Vasili’s Garden’ about all things compost. Michael Rogers also joined the show to discuss the issues relating to large scale composting via municipal collection.

May 16th: Organic Viticulture Fran spoke with 2008 Wine Maker of the Year Troy Kalleske of Kalleske Wines about organic wine making. Grape grower Peter Young also shared his vast knowledge on the ups and downs of grapes.

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