Trees of many uses…
A while ago I was asked to suggest a quick growing tree for a local lady. While I don’t purport to be an...
Showy vines are rewarding…
About two years ago the crepe myrtle street trees in Warwick were pruned rather drastically and in fact a number died. However this...
A most ancient fruit…
Recently I visited our local fig orchard here in Warwick and saw the trays of beautiful fresh figs available. The purpose of my...
Many culinary uses…
Making copious quantities of fig jam the other week I needed a small amount of vinegar in each batch or, as I prefer to...
Always a spectacular show
I have always loved frangipani but until now have never lived in a climate that would let me be indulgent. I now have...
Australia’s living memorials
Planting trees as memorials for soldiers appears to be an Australian tradition. I realise there are other countries that do this, however it...
Autumn colours
I think of all the 4 seasons I am primarily a fan of this time of year. The days are wonderful, the mornings...
Changing trees
I have been waxing eloquent lately about the beauty of the deciduous tree in the new England as I’ve driven through. But our...
Nutty for pistachios
It might seem that I’m a bit nutty about nuts at present! As part of a trip into western N.S.W., I passed through Elong...
Grevilleas in full flower
At the moment in my garden I have some dwarf zinnias in flower and am very impressed with them. They are still providing...
Beauty at every turn
As I’ve said before.. this time of the year has to be my favourite! Awake early to frosts or fog.. absolute silence except...
Ice and Snow
For some weeks now I have been away in an area of no internet and very limited phone service. The weather there has been...
Latest News
Motorist dead after ute collides with garbage truck west of Warwick
A man in his 60s has died after a ute and garbage truck collided with each other on the Cunningham Highway, west of Warwick...
