Autumn colours
I think of all the 4 seasons I am primarily a fan of this time of year. The days are wonderful, the mornings...
Changing trees
I have been waxing eloquent lately about the beauty of the deciduous tree in the new England as I’ve driven through. But our...
Nutty for pistachios
It might seem that I’m a bit nutty about nuts at present! As part of a trip into western N.S.W., I passed through Elong...
Grevilleas in full flower
At the moment in my garden I have some dwarf zinnias in flower and am very impressed with them. They are still providing...
Beauty at every turn
As I’ve said before.. this time of the year has to be my favourite! Awake early to frosts or fog.. absolute silence except...
Ice and Snow
For some weeks now I have been away in an area of no internet and very limited phone service. The weather there has been...
Discovering plants on my travels
Visiting friends recently I came across some lovely yellow flowering gum trees. I can’t seem to find the exact botanical name.
The blossom is very...
Floral delights
In a previous garden I had some beautiful hellebores or “winter roses” growing and they were a true delight as one of the late...
Fun gardening facts with Beatrice
While I’ve been away I have again seen a shrub in flower in the western area that is a protected plant.
I have been told...
Observations
Local writer and journalist – and songwriter and musician - BOB WILSON shares his latest ‘Observations’ column this week…
You may not immediately deduce...
Andy’s Accounts
Andy had been a publican for many years. Those who knew him, called him eccentric, to say the least. He always wore the brightest...
The Tug Experience
Just like a travel brochure, it was idyllic; the soft lapping against the hull; sun setting over water in shades of red-orange melding into...
Western Maranoa sheep and lamb
Agents and Vendors today combined to present a total of 2389 head of sheep and lambs for the weekly sale, the numbers were drawn...
