A few highlights from January, the first half spent swanning about on my summer break, finishing off painting my spare room (goodbye to tatty cream and hello to a cool and sophisticated grey) and getting the garden back under control and the second half dealing with three weeks worth of post-holiday emails. Here's a little of what's been feeding my soul this month. ... Read the Post...
exploring egg islands
The Egg Islands are a marshy patch of land located in the middle of the Huon River, running alongside the small township of Franklin. The enticingly moody forest-lined entrance to the 140 year old man-made canal dividing the island is visible from the Franklin shore and it's a spot that I've always wanted to explore - when the 'one day' dream of owning and confidently making regular use of a kayak came to fruition. In the meantime, joining the ... Read the Post...
something like summer
It’s mid-summer in the garden. With barely any rain for weeks the surrounding paddocks have started to brown off, baled up hay decorating short stubbled field that remind me it’s well past time that I should have mulched my flower beds. The light has shifted into its soft golden phase as it slowly leaves us on a trajectory to the north and before long the evenings will be tinged with the dampness and woodsmoke of an autumn approach…although I’m ... Read the Post...
spicing up your cuisine with herbs
Spring is here in the southern hemisphere - time for epic garden planning for the green-fingered. Vegies and herbs are of course the backbone to any kitchen garden plot, but this week I put my mind to a top 10 list of less ordinary herbs that I'd recommend to someone wanting to expand their culinary horizons. ... Read the Post...
