Fiona Rossiter — "The Practical Permaculturalist"

This week Rich talks to Fiona Rossiter, cafe owner, business woman, author, registered nurse, mother of eight and former councillor in the Central West city of Orange, NSW. Fiona tells her own history in running Orange’s iconic Bissy’s Cafe with husband Paul; how they “discovered” permaculture and how they now apply it their businesses, family life and even mode of thinking. A wonderful chat at a superb venue (the cafe), Fiona generously gives her time to talk of her amazing dreams for the future including the setting up of an permaculture educational institute, a proposal backed by experts in the field.Fiona and Paul are experts at recycling and Fiona delivers an amazing account of how they reduce their waste at the cafe. Ever heard of a “stone” wall made of recycled plastic bags? Listen on.Enjoy the episode!Credits:Caleb Fidecaro — ProducerRich Bowden — Co-FounderMark Spencer — Co-FounderAbigail Hawkins — DesignerGreg Grassi — ComposerSpecial Guest: Fiona Rossiter.Sponsored By: big little brush: 10% discount code, applied at checkout. Support ClimacticLinks: Bissys Cafe Bissys Permaculture Cafe & Catering Orange - Home Amazon.com.au: Fiona Rossiter: Books Bissys Eco Retreat Fiona Rossiter :: FionaRossiter.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.