The Art of the Garden at Heronswood
A week or so ago, during what might become known as Melbourne’s ‘windy period’, when it seemed like we’d never …
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The Chard at the End of the Rainbow
All good things must come to an end. Chaucer, 1374 It is with some regret that I’ve begun to pull …
A Man, A Plan, A Canal, Panama
At this time of year in Melbourne, as spring begins to look more like summer, I spend a lot of …
A Pocket Full of Seeds
I’ve invariably got seeds of some kind in my pockets, which I’ve collected on my wanderings, or from friends and …
Uncovering Urban Roots
From little things, big things grow … Song by Paul Kelly & Kev Carmody Every now and then you come …
Of Guerilla Bulbs & Other Things
I’m writing this as a form of procrastination in terms of preparing my tax return. Personally, a brief discussion of …
Brassica, Oh Brassica
It was too cold to garden today; sun out but an icy wind. So I thought I’d write about my …
Russell’s Jalapenos in Brine
As this was the first time I had made a genuine pickling brine, as opposed to using water and salt …
Before & After & Beyond
The first time I was actually in this house, and finally got to wander around the huge garden (800sqm approx.), …
The Buzz 