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With their height and vivid hues, Amaranthus are a highlight of the garden in autumn. These annual plants, which are sown from seed, provide great... Read More

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been reading Madeleine Albright’s latest memoir, “Hell and Other Destinations” (see citation below). Madeleine was America’s first female Secretary... Read More

One of the many delights of gardening is the observation of changes with the seasons. There’s always something to look forward to. Never has this... Read More

The old-fashioned Christmas lilies – Lilium Longiflorum – are such a timeless symbol of Christmas. The white purity of their perfect trumpet blooms is dazzling... Read More

After such lovely rain over recent months, roses are blooming everywhere in our local gardens. It’s floriferous here too, with all the roses in our... Read More

Over winter, we’ve completed many satisfying projects. One of them has been the remodelling of our public memorial area. For some time we’d been aware... Read More

There’s so many reasons to be grateful for autumn! Now – as heat, bushfires and snakes recede into memory – we can proceed with some... Read More

The ideal plant for dry gardens For some time now, succulent plants and cacti have been gaining popularity in Australian gardens. No wonder – they’re... Read More

Have you ever thought that because funeral directors deal with death on a daily basis, that they are somehow different to other people? That perhaps... Read More

As the cooler days of autumn beckon, there’s late summer glory in our cottage garden, despite the dry conditions. Just outside our door, there’s the... Read More