The Backyard Garden Enthusiast

14/06/2026

Road trip home to Hay

13/05/2026

If you're like me and don't like throwing pretty things, or memories away, start a scrap-a-day, or scrap-a-whenever journal. Just snip out a 1 inch section of a colour, pattern, receipt, ticket or whatever and paste it in your journal. I never thought that it would be so rewarding, particularly for someone who has a "to do" list that never ends.

09/05/2026

May the arms of those you love, wrap around you today.

27/04/2026

This week the world has lost two generous, clever and insightful men. James Valentine - An extraordinary Broadcaster, and Prof Nigel Dunnett - A Horticultural visionary.
Perhaps together they can discuss urban planting design as part of the heavenly "Even Greater Sydney, and NSW, Planning Commission" conversation.

24/04/2026

Thanks Costa for the reminder to plant Australian native lemon grass seed. It is a fabulous addition for all gardens. I have seeds!

24/04/2026

Germinating seed from three different locations, so that the seed I collect for you is climate ready.

23/04/2026

Things work better when labelled as a "Station"?
Real stamps, with botanical themes if possible.
Minimal plastic - sorry need to keep seeds dry.

21/04/2026

26/03/2026

Order you Australian native flower & grass seeds from me today.
Autumn is a great time to sow.