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My Butterfly Dilemma
When I was thinking about what I wanted from our garden before we moved in, one thing that I listed was to include plantings that would support or enhance the…
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Tenderheart Cook #6 Charred Broccoli Reuben Salad
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One thing I love about the Tenderheart Cookbook is that it is organised by vegetables. If I have a lot of one vegetable to use up, I can turn to…
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February’s Books
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Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. Australia’s China Odyssey: From Euphoria to Fear – James Curran This is an…
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Praying Mantis
Let me keep company always with those who say “Look!” and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads Mysteries, Yes – Mary Oliver Discovered during the garden renovation.
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Making Memories
I’ve been following Laura Vanderkam’s Tranquility by Tuesday challenge. The past week has concentrated on rule #6: One big adventure, one little adventure. The idea is to counter the feeling…
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Looking Forward, Looking Backward – February 2023
Reviewing my progress on my February intentions, and setting my intentions for March. I had a substantial mid-month motivation slump, so I didn’t move forward quite the way I would…
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In the Garden February 2023
There’s been a few changes in the garden since last month. I finished the planting in the main beds with mainly a mix of indigenous and native Australian plants, with…
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Friday Thoughts #8
It’s been a week since I posted here … oops. I’ve been wondering if the email for replies to comments is working. If you’ve received a email when I’ve replied…
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Friday Thoughts #7
This summer has been cooler than usual. We haven’t had any days over 40C, and when the temperature finally reaches 30C, the heat is followed quickly by a cool change.…
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Tenderheart Cook #2, #3 and #4
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This is the next update on my challenge to cook through the Tenderheart Cookbook. The cookbook is divided up into chapters for each vegetable which came in handy this week…
"Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." – Mary Oliver