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Mother’s Day. 10 gifts isn’t too much to ask for is it?

“ Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart walk around outside of your body." ~Elizabeth Stone~ ” I became a mother almost 10 ago. I could... more

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Plants you can play with #4 – the magic of grasses

I love grasses. There are over 600 genera and some 10,000 species of grass around the world. It's my view that they are amongst the most important family of plants on the planet. They have a... more

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How to do nothing and enjoy it…

In Australia, for many, December means celebrating Christmas, hot days, gifts, reconnection and relaxation, family, more hot days and approximately 9 weeks of school holidays. We're a month... more

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Plants kids can play with #3 A Seuss plant

This week's plant was chosen by my 7 year old daughter. In her words, "Mummy, you should write about Marigolds. They always look sunny, sometimes funny and I like eating them too." As that... more

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Dragon poo, nasturtiums and why we need both…

Yesterday my daughter and I spent most of the day in our small suburban garden, planting, pruning, weeding and watering. For young children, everyday tasks such as these can be 'teeeedious'... more

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The power of “people variety” in a child’s life …

My girlfriend recently rang to ask if my husband would be prepared to take on an informal mentoring role for her teenage son. She is a single working mother and her son has limited access to... more

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Who’s afraid of the great outdoors…?

I originally posted this a year or so ago, but in the run up to spring I thought it worth revisiting. The great outdoors …. sometimes the thought of allowing your child to run free outside can... more

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a veggie-led backyard revolution…

There’s a quiet revolution going on in the suburban backyards of Australia. Rather than sitting back and admiring our perfectly manicured “outside rooms”, gazing lovingly at our mondo... more

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To trick, treat or opt out? Australia and Halloween

Halloween is almost upon us. On 31 October, thousands of children and adults around the world will don strange costumes and wander the streets. Tricks will played, treats will be given ….... more