Carnival of Flowers
And a carnival it was! Such a riot of colour and flower varieties all over the parks and gardens of the city of Toowoomba, known very aptly as ‘the […]
And a carnival it was! Such a riot of colour and flower varieties all over the parks and gardens of the city of Toowoomba, known very aptly as ‘the […]
Fragrance is a vital feature of any garden, don’t you think? I’ve often bemoaned the sacrifice of scent in new varieties of roses for blowsy showiness. Bred for shape or […]
The exciting thing about travelling and living in unfamiliar environments is the tendency it has to challenge your thinking and perception of ways of ‘being in the world’. Having to adapt to different ways of doing […]
There is nothing quite as special as having a sibling to share one’s passion with. I am presently visiting one of my sisters in southern New South Wales. It’s beautiful country, one of my […]
Pruning is an essential part of gardening. By pruning I mean cutting back the old, the dead, and the unwanted, to encourage new, stronger growth and better shapes. The trick […]
When you think about it, you’d surely agree roots are amazing things. Yesterday, during my morning exercise, I contemplated roots while I walked. I allowed my thoughts to follow the path of least resistance, seeking […]
I’ve often posed this question, alas without response. Little wonder really, since current thought has it that human/plant communication is still a one way street – the verbal side of it […]
I simply ask because it’s so easy to go through our days lulled by routine. You may have risen from your bed this morning, showered and had breakfast, gone to work, […]
Have you ever pondered just what constitutes a garden? Certainly more than the plants that grow in it or the humble gardener who attends them. For me, a garden is […]
I don’t know about you but I like the ‘idea of elevation’. I like the way the phrase dances off my tongue and makes my synapses sing. It brings to […]