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82/366: renovate or relegate?
The rose arbour was becoming a problem. At the rear end it was leaning to one side due to the weight of the overgrown climbing rose, and it was too high and too late to try and start pruning the … Continue reading
56/366: out with the old, in with the new
Already mentioned was the fact that the only plant on our block of land in 1985 was a mangy-looking pittosporum at the front of the house. We finally removed it before rotary-hoeing, sowing and growing our front lawn. It was … Continue reading
15/366: sexy legs
I had three lovely Silver Birch trees up in the back corner of the garden, but they succumbed to the severe drought Melbourne suffered a few years ago. However, I love the bark of these trees, with their monochromatic trunks, … Continue reading
6/366: the tomato competition
My husband and I (no, it’s not The Queen speaking, although it is princessprattles!) enjoy a spot of healthy competition, and when I decided to plant some tomatoes, he decided he might buy his own special plant. Then suddenly it … Continue reading
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5/366: getting stoned on our anniversary
It’s not what you think, but a worthier pursuit, finishing the garden path with the purchase of a number of bags of river pebbles to complete the task. It was a satisfying way to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary while … Continue reading
4/366: hooray for herbs
It’s really nice being able to pop out into the garden to obtain fresh herbs. I have had rosemary growing for some years out the back. You can dry it out and save it, but it flourishes so I tend … Continue reading
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2/366: my secret garden
Look at the two photographs and see if you can spot the fake. The large fern sits in the corner of the patio and has led a charmed life. Although it is under the cover of the pergola, it gets … Continue reading
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