Impression of Pangaea

An impression of Pangaea made from Brolly (umbrella Fabric)

The image below represents an impression of Plangaea, (earth world), where we all came from prior to the continential drift. Somewhere in there is the original garden of Eden,  a place where we can aspire to recreate in our current gardens and cities.

St David's Day

Happy St David's Day


The leek and daffodil displayed below have been put together using umbrella fabric. 

Solar Still Brolly ...(part 7f) Vegetation in the Desert 2016

Solar Still Brolly ...(part 7f)  Vegetation in the Desert  2016

Positive images from this January 2016 upload showing that greenery can be resurrected from the desert.  In this case, the area includes Lake Lyre in Australia.

So there's scope to keep the eco-cycle going there by possibly planting trees and edible crops.

If it hadn't rain there, it could possibly be one of the deserts where sea / ocean water could be applied.

Solar Still Brolly ...(part 7e)

Solar Still Brolly ...(part 7e), Potential Plants in the desert for treating Malaria

According to the website Malaria Remedy, there are a number of natural ways to treat malaria including the consumption of: Citrus fruits, Cinnamon, Holy Basil, Ginger and Raisins. 
Also, in terms of creating a mosquito free area, look to draining swamps and growing plants in the area instead!  

Well done to Mr Osborne and Mr Gates for thinking about improving the lives of millions. The reference to food (too much or too little!), and disease is very much linked.

Perhaps universities can research and calculate the approximate quantities of trees / shrubs / dosage required to help.  Then the appropriate plants can be grown in the affected areas and used to treat patients accordingly. 

Solar Still Brolly ...(part 7d), Blooming in the desert 

Seeing various plants still growing in the garden during this winter period makes me think this concept can be a reality in the near future, (if not already!).  A quantity of water sloshing around the seas and oceans can be applied via existing technology, to the deserts around the world.

A Moment in Brolly Time

Having one of those supercalifragilisticexpialidocious moments...

Brolly Flood Barrier concept (1) 

So 2016 has arrived.  Happy New Year!  
Nonetheless, sparing a thought and more for those affected with flooding.  Here's another positive idea using an earlier countryside model made of recycled materials. Adapt some brolly, (umbrella) material to create waterproof barrier around properties.

Using the Broken Umbrella (Brolly) Frame....for energy (part 3)

Could this method also be used to generate electricity for aspects of historic buildings (e.g. lighting) ?

Using the Broken Umbrella (Brolly) Frame....for energy (part 2)

Could this method also be used to generate energy for an electric car for n miles?

Using the Brolly (umbrella), Frame for energy (part 1)

So the COP21 Climate Summit has drawn to a close. Now it’s up to us all to do our bit to help keep below the necessary 2 degrees celsius.  I recently watched an interesting video, Billions in Change.  A potential use for the umbrella frame is to recycle them and perhaps use them in the production of Free Electric bikes shown in the video, that produce electricity for people, located in rural areas, in the developing parts of the world.    These bikes could also be used in times of power outage due to climate disasters.  On an even lighter note, they could possibly be used by anyone running a business and wanting to keep fit at the same time by cycling the static bike for 1 hour a day!

Solar Still brolly (part 7c)

Include edible flowers such as borage, nastertiums and mint, for aesthetics and biodiversity
just search for, edible flowers in your search engine for ideas.

Solar Still Brolly Fastest Growing Trees (part 7b)

Solar Still brolly (part 7b)

Fastest growing trees include: Hybrid poplar, Nuttall Oak, Northern Catalpa and Red Maple. 

Just search for,'fastest growing trees',  in your search engine for ideas.

Solar Still brolly (part 7a)

Fastest growing vegetables include: Radishes, Onions, Tomatoes, Potatoes and Carrots. 

Just search for,'fastest growing vegetables',  in your search engine for ideas.

Examples of Agriculture in the Desert

Some video examples of agriculture in the desert…

1. Agriculture in Israel desert example

2. Agriculture in Sahel desert example

3. Agriculture in Qatar desert example

St Andrew's Day (2015)

Solar Still brolly (part 7)

Happy Saint Andrew's day!  
Now it's the start of COP 21.  Here's one potential solution to overcoming climate change. 

Solar Still Brolly (part 6) ...including Metal Pots

Solar Still Brolly (part 6)

Perhaps use recycled metal pots / plastic containers  to catch evaporated water that could be used for domestic purposes.  Would a tetra pak lined base (shiny side up) help reflect some the heat and keep the distilled water cool?   Anybody living in a hot country trying this out, please  feel free to leave a comment.

Solar Still Brolly (Part 5)

It's the 29th October 2015 and 1 year since I started this Recycling Umbrellas blog.  So here's more food for thought -  using distilled / diluted sea or ocean water when growing yams and sweetcorn in previously drought stricken land. 

Examples of applying Sea Water

Solar Still Brolly (part 4) 

Some Youtube video examples of applying sea water / desalination for domestic use.

1. Watering your home garden with fresh ocean water

2. Farming with Salty water

3. Salt Free Farming

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Solar Still Brolly (part 3)

Solar Still Brolly  (part 3)

So having softened the drought stricken soil, get planting crops!