Poinsettias are amazing plants. They will grow in full sun, full shade, indoors or outdoors. They can handle most soil types, the cold, the dry, the heat.
Read MoreRed Poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima
Mastering Water-Wise Gardening for a Dry Summer
Creating a water-wise garden involves choosing the right plants, caring for the soil, and watering effectively. Healthy soil is essential for proper hydration, and deep watering promotes robust plant roots.
Read MoreFungus Gnats
Fungus gnats, those pesky flying insects hovering around indoor plants, pose a threat to plant health in humid Australian climates. A blend of prevention and management keeps these pests at bay, preserving a healthy indoor garden.
Read MoreUnderstanding and Managing Azalea Petal Blight
Discover effective strategies to prevent and address Azalea Petal Blight. Keep your plants thriving with our expert insights and proactive solutions
Read MoreMy Favourite Gardening Task
in Garden Talk
Discover the unparalleled satisfaction of tending to your lawn. Dive into the myriad of positive attributes lawns bring to your garden landscape, from recreational spaces to mental well-being. Explore sustainable practices to enhance these benefits while minimizing environmental impacts.
Read MoreStreptocarpus
You want a plant that flowers most of the year, easy to look after, doesn’t mind being a little on dry side and survives in the shade? I have the perfect plants for you - Streptocarpus
Read MoreFiggin’ Delicious
in Fruit Trees
Figs, delicious and oh so nutritious. Easy to grow in South East Queensland. Learn how here.
Read MoreMediterranean Gardens in Ipswich
in Garden Talk
I find garden design concepts like ‘Mediterranean Garden’ hard to give actual plants for as it’s a concept, a feeling especially in Ipswich’s ever changing climate and soils. No matter what your garden design is it should be a complete sensory experience and practical for YOU. Here are my tips for creating a ‘Mediterranean Garden’ in Ipswich
Read MoreMy List of Jobs to Do in September
Some inspiration to get you out in the garden this September
Read MoreEasiest way to use my Essential Oils
in Aromatherapy
There are many ways to use essential oils - massage (with a carrier oil), baths, inhalation, compress but by far the easiest way is diffusion.
There are three main ways you can diffuse your essential oils - Candle Oil Burners, Aromamatic Electric Oil Vaporizer and Ultrasonic Diffusers. I believe the Ultrasonic Diffuser is by far the best and most economical.
Read MoreWhat Seed Do I Buy
Buying open pollinated, no chemical treatment, bio dynamic seeds is ‘the best option’ for starting your thriving vegetable garden. We have chosen Eden Seeds as they are a great Australian company with an ethos we align with. They stock both Organic and no chemical treatment, Bio dynamic seeds and we try to stock a good range of both.
Read MoreHow Do I choose what Seeds to Plant?
Sharing my vegetable gardening experiences with you so hopefully you don't make the same mistakes as me.
Read MoreOne Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato
Grow your own potatoes from certified organic seed. Did you know that 29 pesticides are commonly used when growing potatoes?
Read MoreCold Weather Plant Protectants
Once the cold starts I go out and put a big winter coat on some of my plants. My winter coat comes in the form of Silica and Envy.
Read MoreARK & C WoodWorks
Timeless Woodcarvings & Sculptures from Rare Recycled Timbers
Read MoreBalancing your Chakras
in Aromatherapy
Explore the art of chakra balancing and discover how essential oils can harmonize your body, soul, mind, and spirit. Learn tips, techniques, and products to enhance your well-being.
Read MorePlanting Sweet Peas
Sweet Peas are a fragrant spring flowering annual, native to Italy. They have one of the most enchanting flowers, delicate and fragrant, perfect in garden or admired in a vase. Learn how to grow Sweet Peas in Ipswich.
Read MoreClivia
Clivias have woven their magic around me – a love affair with vibrant clusters of trumpet flowers, ranging from sunny yellows to warm oranges and soothing salmon shades. Their blooms rise gracefully above deep green leaves, creating a symphony of colors that's hard to resist.
These adaptable plants thrive in shade and even embrace sunlight, making them perfect for borders and beneath tree canopies. From August to November, they join the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers in a breathtaking dance of colors.
Read MoreThe Chakras
in Aromatherapy
Discover how ancient yogic philosophy and Perfect Potion's essential oil blends can help you balance your chakras for improved physical, mental, and emotional health.
Read MoreDiospyros australis
What’s not to love about a beautiful native tree that work wonderfully as a feature tree or slow growing hedge that also produces edible fruit?
Diospyros australis, commonly known as Black Plum or Native Persimmon, is a small native rainforest tree found from south-east NSW up to tropical Queensland.
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