Forgiving spots of colour
This continuing dry weather is starting to get annoying as we move in to spring. Gardens are not looking good. A good deep watering...
Lily of the valley for the month of May
In this first week of May the birth flower for the month is the beautiful and very fragrant lily of the valley.
I...
These fruit are the apple of my eye
I picked up an interesting, small free magazine during last week that tells me all I need to know about growing apples and stone...
Petunias pretty en masse
Congratulations to the council’s Parks and Gardens staff for the great displays of petunias that are about in our city at present. The massed...
City’s flower for war’s lost
This month the birthday flower is the violet, symbolising loyalty and we have a special reason for noting this as the violet plays a...
Another ‘g’day’ from WA…
I know from the news that our area has had a terrible time with bushfires while I have been away on the other side...
Great rewards for patience and care
Parsnips are something I have never grown or even tried to grow, as I have always been told by others that they are difficult....
Chinese Jade full of surprises
I had a lovely surprise when I called at the Free Times office during the week. One of our readers had dropped by...
Lotus red flash takes root
As the weather has continued dry this week, and with no rain forecast in the foreseeable future, I thought I would continue with some...
Surprising and delicious
On my trip to Tamworth, just north of Deepwater I saw a sign for fresh picked organic chestnuts. Now, I have never eaten...
Bees vital to the chain of life
Sitting out in the sun on my front patio this morning I was watching many bees busy on the lavender bushes. I have also...
A sentimental journey to Tamworth
2018 is under way and I hope it will hold good weather and flourishing gardens for us all.
I trust your gardens have all survived...
Snowflakes Saturday spectacular
Get ready for a frosty family adventure! On Saturday, 5 July, the Stanthorpe Showgrounds will be transformed into a captivating winter wonderland with real...
