Hawaii is one of those places that I had seen in movies and TV shows (I was a Lost fan). On the screen, it was always depicted as lush and green. Tropical jungles alive with the sound of bird life. Wonderful waterfalls cascading down sheer rock faces. A dream of mine came true when I […]
The Veggie Patch at Christchurch Botanic Gardens
This veggie patch was my dream veggie patch! Filled with all sorts of lush growing goodies. I must say I did have gardener’s envy when I first saw this productive space. It was tucked away behind a gorgeous old stone cafe. The Avon river bordered one side of this patch…so pretty. The produce that is grown in […]
Christchurch Botanic Gardens | A City Treasure
Before I went to Christchurch I checked out where I would be staying on google maps. I noticed that it was in walking distance of the botanic gardens. On my first morning I took my morning walk there with a friend. The walk turned into more of a meander as we stopped often to check out […]
Planting a Flower Garden | Kids Gardening Activity
It is school holidays here. There is a space in my garden that needed to be tidied up. I’m living by that one garden job at a time philosophy again. So with the kids home, we decided to pretty up that space and plant a flower garden. I was inspired the day before when I picked up my little […]
Springtime Pollination
Watching my edibles go to flower and attract all sorts of buzzing insects always makes me smile. I know that pollinators are an important part of our ecosystem and that having them in my garden will help my veggies set fruit. Pumpkin and zucchini I’m thinking of you! I’m aware of the basics of pollination, […]
Traditional Uses for Rainforest Plants
Cairns is surrounded by lush old growth rainforests. These rainforest plants were used as tools, food, medicine and fibre by local indigenous tribes. There was an Aboriginal rainforest plant use area at the Cairns Botanic Gardens that showcased some of these plants. Areas like these are important. In the initial set up of this space, traditional knowledge […]
Cairns Botanic Gardens | A Tropical Plant Lovers Dream
If there is a botanic gardens in a new place I’m visiting I will try to check them out. On my recent trip to Cairns I chose to stay within walking distance to the Cairns Botanic Gardens. On the last morning I had in Cairns, I headed off early to visit the gardens. The gardens are spread out. […]
Growing Cranberry Hibiscus
Earlier this year, I visited Southbank’s Epicurious Garden. It was here I was given some cranberry hibiscus cuttings. These cuttings were tough. They survived a walk back in the heat, a weekend left in a cup of water and a car trip back home. I wasn’t sure if they would strike but they did. Cuttings are something that […]
Visiting Epicurious Garden Southbank
Over the Christmas break, I got to spend some time in the big smoke, Brisbane. It may not be the big city to some but to me it is. To my kids, even more so…crossing a city road is an adventure to them! Along the Brisbane river is Southbank. While I was wandering along on […]
Reflecting on 2015
Wow! The last week has been like a rollercoaster ride. The build up to the end of the year is like approaching the crest of the track. The crest would be Christmas Day, which was spent enjoying great company and delicious food. Coming to the end of the ride sees me reflecting on the year that has been. […]
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