Ahhh…summer!
All that lovely fresh produce! Tomatoes, basil, zucchini, capsicums, eggplant, corn, beans, lettuce, rocket…
Did you plant some seeds or seedlings and are now just waiting for your first pickings? (If not, you can still pop some Continue reading
Do you love your hot shower or bath? I do.
There’s nothing like it after sport…or you’re tired…especially if you’re cold.
All that warmth surrounding you…soothing your tired body….gradually thawing you out…and relaxing you, so you’re all ready for a lovely sleep… Continue reading
Today’s posting is a bit of a rant about attitude and 
perspective.
Some people think they are making changes to live more sustainably when they’re not.
And the reason for this is twofold: Continue reading
Where I live, it’s been a pretty fantastic year for fruit.
The good rains over the previous 2 summers (after a long drought) plus good rain in spring probably had something to do with it. So might pretty regular (drip) irrigation and good sun. 🙂
For me, so far we have seen: Continue reading
In the southern hemisphere, summer is just upon us 
– if it hasn’t already arrived.
Summer is the most productive time in the garden. It’s when most of our fruit, vegetables and flowers grow.
Unfortunately, it can also be very challenging…especially if you live in a place with hot, dry, windy summers like I do. (I live in Canberra, capital of Australia). Continue reading