The Greening of Gavin

TGoG 105 – Randy Adams Interviews Gavin

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Randy Adams

Randy Adams with a Sweet Potato

I was recently interviewed by Randy Adams as part of his leadership studies at the University of Florida. Randy is a big fan of my other podcast Little Green Cheese and reached out for an interview. Of course I said yes and the rest is recorded history, and I answered in my own modest way.

His interesting questions were along these lines;

1) Can you tell me a little bit about your background and what your life was like prior to your leadership role in the sustainability movement (e.g. adolescence, previous careers, existential crises)?

2) What personal experience(s) gave you the desire to start a blog and educate others about a “greener” way of living?

3) How do your loved ones, friends and colleagues view the work that you do?

4) Looking from the time you began your blog until now, what sort of decisions did you have to make regarding the blog, podcasts, products etc.

5) What do you believe are your greatest resources at hand that allow you to do what you do?

6) In the context of the work you do with the greening of Gavin and the little green cheese, how would you describe your method of leadership (I am not sure if you have ever thought of yourself in the category of “leader”, but if not, have an open mind and go with it)?

7) I realize you do these blogs and podcasts within the walls of your home, but have you ever sought out assistance with some tasks (e.g. posting episodes, more contributors) either from people directly around you or from your cheese and sustainability communities?

8) If not, would this be something you would consider for the future of your work?

9) What personal qualities do you possess that you feel contribute positively to your podcasts, blogging and homesteading?

10) What sort of fruits would you like to see from your work in the long run?

I had a lot of fun during the interview and was quite frank about my work. Sit back, grab a cuppa and listen to Randy interviewing Gavin.

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TGoG Podcast 096 – Quick Garden Update

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The Greening of Gavin PodcastA quick garden update, accompanied by a chorus of native Australian fauna.  I recorded this episode outside in my garden at about 9pm, just as twilight was waning.

I announce that I will be creating a series of gardening video tutorials which will cover any vegetables that I plant, maintain, or harvest.

An interesting project for sure, and one that you will be able to keep track of using this link; www.greeningofgavin.com/gardeningvideos/

Enjoy your summer or winter as we swelter here down under.  Another nasty, angry summer is forming.  We have had three days over 38°C and it is only seven days into the year.  Way above average.

Here is to some cooler, wetter weather over the next few days.  The garden desperately needs it!

Pale Blue Dot

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This thought-provoking video titled Pale Blue Dot was first part of the original Cosmos series and is narrated by Carl Sagan.  It has since been edited to include new footage.

As Carl Sagan rightly states, we only have one home and are treating it like an open sewer.  It is like we have a devil-may-care attitude.

Watch it all the way to the end, then let me know what you think you could do better in your own lifestyle on our pale blue dot to make it a lot more sustainable for future generations.