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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.
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • ✨ Reader Favourites,  Gardening with Kids

    Tips for Gardening With Young Kids

    / May 4, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Gardening with little ones is messy, magical, and full of teachable moments. These kid-friendly tips will help you grow plants—and patience—side by side.

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  • ✨ Reader Favourites,  Everyday Sustainability,  Gardening Basics

    How to Start Composting At Home: A Guide for Everyday Families

    / May 3, 2025 / 0 Comments

    New to composting? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the basics so you can turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into nutrient-rich gold—no stink, no stress. 🌱🪱

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  • Cake Gallery

    Dried Edible Flower Cake Gallery

    / May 2, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Our most popular cake, the Spring Fever, is topped with organically homegrown, hand-dried edible flowers from our gardens—a seasonal creation straight from the heart.

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  • Edible Flowers

    Edible Flowers for Cake Decorating: Blooms that Dry Beautifully

    / April 25, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Not all flowers are created equal—especially when they’re headed for your plate. This guide covers how to choose safe, beautiful edible blooms for your garden and your cakes.

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  • Preserving the Harvest

    How to Freeze Pumpkin Step by Step

    / April 21, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Got more pumpkin than you can use? Here's how to freeze it properly—so you can stash the autumn bounty now and enjoy it later in muffins, soups, risottos, and more. 🎃❄️

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