Growing Data Foundation
Supporting Open Solutions for Social Good The Growing Data Foundation (GDF) is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering open projects and systems for community improvement and social good. Since its establishment in 2015, the GDF has been a key supporter of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem in South Australia, promoting economic, environmental, and social sustainability through technology. SEIN’s Collaboration At SEIN, we believe in the power of open technology and community-driven initiatives. We are excited to partner with the Growing Data Foundation, lending our technical expertise to several of their innovative environmental sensing projects.
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Sustainable Gardening: Projects with The Seasonal Garden
At SEIN, our ‘Grow’ philosophy is about nurturing a deeper connection to the land and our food, often augmented by thoughtful technology. We believe in empowering individuals to cultivate their own sustenance in ways that are both efficient and respectful of nature’s rhythms. It’s about bringing the wisdom of the garden into the modern home and community space. We are thrilled to partner with The Seasonal Garden, a local initiative that shares our passion for accessible, sustainable food production. Together, we’re exploring innovative solutions that integrate smart technology with beautiful design, helping you grow more with less.
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The Sourdough Keeper: A Starter Companion
To bake sourdough is to be a custodian of a living thing. The starter—that bubbling, breathing culture of wild yeast and bacteria—is the heart of the loaf. It’s a partner in the baking process, with its own rhythms, needs, and moods. And as any baker knows, its vitality is profoundly tied to temperature. The Baker’s Dilemma Our modern kitchens are rarely the ideal environment for this ancient lifeform. Temperatures swing with the seasons, the time of day, or whether the oven has been on. In winter, a starter can be sluggish, refusing to rise with the vigour needed for a great bake. In summer, it can ferment too quickly, becoming overly acidic and losing its strength.
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DIY Wireless Fermentation Controller
Fermentation is a dance between control and surrender. We create the conditions, add the culture, and then step back to let an invisible world of microbes work its magic. But any fermenter knows that the environment is everything. The wild sourdough that thrives in a cool, humid kitchen might struggle in a warm, dry one. The perfect kimchi requires a consistent chill. A home-brewed beer like a lager demands a precise, unwavering cold fermentation, while an ale needs a steady warmth. The mash for a future distillation, perhaps using surplus lemons or plums from your own garden, needs to be kept at an optimal temperature to ensure a clean ferment, free of off-flavours. Even a simple Hard Lemon brew can turn if the temperature swings too wildly.
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The Things Network South Australia
In a world dominated by centralised, corporate-owned networks, what if we could build our own? What if the infrastructure for the Internet of Things (IoT)—the very network that connects our sensors to the digital world—was owned and operated by the community it serves? This isn’t a hypothetical question. This is the reality of The Things Network (TTN), and it represents the very essence of the ‘Sense’ philosophy at the heart of SEIN.
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