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Two new native plant friends, ready to meet their native plant siblings in our native plant garden 🪴 A huge thank you to everyone who has participated in @sweetbonesbakery's cup composting program! The second post dives into having fun and celebrating without booze — a timely one as silly season kicks off. Contrary to popular belief, sobriety and boredom are not a package deal. We have a grand old time without the drinks, and I’m pretty sure our friends still enjoy us just fine even when we’re sipping soda water (or Diet Coke...I'm such a mom). While Grandpa and Grandma were here visiting, I managed to make some progress on a few articles I’ve been tinkering with over the winter. So there’ll be a few new ones coming your way as we roll through spring and into summer. This is my third year using my CanaGrow indoor lights. Despite the name, I’m not growing the devil’s lettuce — just a few innocent chili seedlings trying to survive Canberra’s chilly springs (even the greenhouse doesn’t cut it some years). These little legends will be ready to plant out in about a month, and if all goes well, we’ll be snacking on jalapeño poppers by the end of summer. 🌶️ New blog post! (🔗blog link in bio) Not much hands-on gardening happens here in the dark winter months. Once the overwintering crops are in, it’s mostly a “set and forget” while we wait for spring to wake things up. Sobriety might not seem like it belongs on a sustainability blog — but for me, it’s been the foundation for showing up in every other area of life, including sustainability. That won’t be true for everyone, and that’s totally okay. ✨ It’s winter in Australia, which means one thing: our houses are freezing and the insulation is... aspirational.
  • ✨ Reader Favourites,  Everyday Sustainability

    Flourish and Flour: A Sustainable Living Journey for Modern Families

    / April 17, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Welcome to Flourish and Flour—a space for sustainable living that’s joyful, a little messy, and rooted in family life. From compost bins to cake tins, join our family adventure!

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  • Gardening Basics

    Growing Broad Beans: Tips for Everyday Gardeners

    / October 27, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Discover how to grow broad beans from seed to harvest with practical, beginner-friendly tips for healthy plants, big yields, and a thriving cool-season garden.

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  • Sober Living

    No Booze, No Problem: Celebrating Without Alcohol

    / October 13, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Discover how celebrating without alcohol can be every bit as joyful, intentional, and fun — minus the hangover and full of genuine connection.

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  • DIY Home Projects

    DIY Home Renovation Basics: Lessons from 7 Years of Projects

    / October 8, 2025 / 0 Comments

    A practical, heartfelt guide to DIY home renovation for beginners — covering safety, planning, sustainability, and the joy of creating a home that’s truly yours.

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  • Eco Kids

    Cheap Winter Activities for Kids That Won’t Break the Planet

    / October 4, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Keep little ones happy without breaking the bank with these cheap winter activities for kids — fun, sustainable, and perfect for chilly days indoors or out.

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  • Pest Management

    Sawfly Larvae vs. Callistemon: A Backyard Battle

    / September 6, 2025 / 0 Comments

    When your callistemon leaves turn “window-paned,” sawfly larvae are the likely culprits. This guide explains when they appear in shifting seasons and shows quick, humane control that even kids can safely help with.

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  • ✨ Reader Favourites,  Camping with Kids

    Tips for Camping with Young Kids

    / July 1, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Camping with little ones can be chaotic, magical, and everything in between. These 10 tips will help you plan, pack, and stay (mostly) sane while making sweet outdoor memories with your tiny adventurers.

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  • Sober Living

    Dry July Survival Guide: 11 Hard Truths and How to Handle Them

    / June 30, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Thinking of doing Dry July? This honest guide covers the tough stuff no one tells you about — from cravings and mood swings to identity wobbles — and how to get through it…

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  • Sweet Bones Collaboration

    A Sweet Collaboration: Flourish and Flour x Sweet Bones

    / June 30, 2025 / 0 Comments

    A behind-the-scenes look at how Sweet Bones and Flourish and Flour are joining forces to turn big sustainability dreams into everyday café magic.

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  • Plant-Based Recipes

    Vegan Cornbread with Creamed Corn (& Notes for Australian Bakers)

    / June 23, 2025 / 0 Comments

    This fluffy, golden Vegan Cornbread with Creamed Corn and Aquafaba is a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food—made easy for Aussie kitchens.

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  • Eco Cleaning

    A Natural All-Purpose Cleaning Spray Recipe: Clean Greener

    / June 18, 2025 / 0 Comments

    This simple, natural all-purpose cleaning spray is tough on grime, gentle on your home, and leaves everything smelling fresh—no harsh chemicals needed.

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  • Edible Flowers

    Dahlia Winter Care: Should You Dig Them Up or Leave Them In?

    / June 17, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Not sure whether to dig up your dahlias or let them ride out the winter in the ground? This friendly guide breaks down dahlia winter care by climate, soil type, and risk—so you…

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  • Gardening Basics

    Growing Chillies in a Cool Climate: How We Do It In Canberra

    / June 4, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Think chillies won’t thrive in a cool climate? Think again. Here’s how we grow a fiery harvest in frosty Canberra—seedlings, frost cloth, and all.

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