Thoughts about flowers
I’m just a little bit smitten with the world of flowers at the moment … I seem to be constantly on the lookout for pretty blooms to display around the home. They have a way of making everything feel brighter,… (READ MORE)
Get-togethers, goodie bags and gardens
How are you feeling on this fine day? I hope your week ahead is looking more glorious and grand, rather than gruelling and grouchy (goodness knows we all need a bit more of the former and a lot less of… (READ MORE)
How does your garden grow?
Do you get a little bit of extra special help too? I know the way that my (edible) garden grows, apart from with the help of sunshine and water, is with the goodness of my Bokashi. Given that the strawberries… (READ MORE)
A day best spent outdoors …
So today is Australia Day, and that means like a lot of other people around the country (sorry if you aren’t one), I get the day off work and the chance to enjoy a little mid-week break. While the Mr… (READ MORE)
A view of my weekend …
Can you quite believe the weekend is already over? Where do those two days disappear to so quickly? I’m completely convinced that time moves at a different speed on weekends as opposed to weekdays – surely I’m not the only… (READ MORE)
The very definition of a lazy gardener
A person who achieves success in the garden through absolutely no effort of their own. This can lead to an especially pleasing phenomenon, whereby extreme laziness results in a wonderful display of bright and healthy blooms. I grew up with… (READ MORE)
Jacaranda time of year …
I’ve been meaning to share my love of Jacaranda flowering season for some time now … and with the blooms starting to appear in greater abundance on the ground instead of on the trees, the time now seems long overdue…. (READ MORE)
Saturday Sights
It’s been a lovely sort of Saturday in my world. The sun has been shining (but not too warmly), a breeze has been blowing (but not too strongly), and the dog has been snoozing (but not too deeply). Given all… (READ MORE)
Expanding the herb garden
For some time now, I’ve been wanting to make a proper plan for our much anticipated vege garden. Before I knew it, the seasons have raced away from me and that lovely warm weather has been calling me outside (well… (READ MORE)
Saturday Snow
Today was a beautiful day … the breeze was cool, the sky was blue, the clouds were soft, and the sun provided the perfect amount of warmth. I also noticed that one of my favourite plants (a native Melaleuca) has… (READ MORE)