Chinese Jade full of surprises
I had a lovely surprise when I called at the Free Times office during the week. One of our readers had dropped by...
Lotus red flash takes root
As the weather has continued dry this week, and with no rain forecast in the foreseeable future, I thought I would continue with some...
Surprising and delicious
On my trip to Tamworth, just north of Deepwater I saw a sign for fresh picked organic chestnuts. Now, I have never eaten...
Bees vital to the chain of life
Sitting out in the sun on my front patio this morning I was watching many bees busy on the lavender bushes. I have also...
A sentimental journey to Tamworth
2018 is under way and I hope it will hold good weather and flourishing gardens for us all.
I trust your gardens have all survived...
Blooming marvellous show despite the dry
The dedicated gardeners of Warwick – please take a bow!
Last Wednesday and Thursday the Horticultural Society staged the annual autumn flower show in St...
Succulents a water-wise move
When I connected to the internet today the first thing I saw was “how to propagate plants”! Not the news of the world or...
Another ‘g’day’ from WA…
Over the last week I have had three trips to Kings Park native gardens in Perth - absolutely unbelievably beautiful and spectacular! Wildflowers from...
Herbs are both useful and decorative
I’ve been out into some beautiful country travelling again lately but I am very sad at the current state of the drought and the...
Native plants have wide array of uses
I’ve recently had reason to find out some information on the uses and types of edible Australian native plants.
I’ve known of a number of...
Hot weather a garden challenge
2018 is under way and I hope it will hold good weather and flourishing gardens for us all.
I trust your gardens have all survived...
A great contrast of colour and form
A flower that I love to use in flower arrangements is the red hot poker.
It is hardy and does well in full sun and...
United looking for grand finals berth
Five clubs already have a representative in this year’s Football Stanthorpe grand final in just over a week, after the major semi-finals held at...
