A colleague of mine asked me this question the other day; what to get for 3rd anniversary gifts? I know he probably asked me because I’ve been married longer than he has but my 3rd anniversary was like a million years ago! How could I possibly remember? Plus I think a question like that is [...]
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Blue ginger (Dichorisandra thyrsiflora) is not a true ginger, but it has ginger-like, arching stems and vibrant, purple/blue flowers in autumn. This exotic Brazilian perennial is the perfect plant for moist, shady spots in the garden and looks particularly good teamed with tree ferns and palms. It also makes a good pot plant. Blue ginger [...]
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If I were to build my dream home from the ground up I think I would take everything into consideration before I start building. I would probably want to get home automation software to help me work out what goes where. I have to be careful because if I get it wrong there’s no turning [...]
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Bottlebrushes (Callistemon spp.) are among the hardiest of Australian native plants. They are long lived, require minimal maintenance and are almost impossible to kill. The flowers attract native birds, especially honey eaters, and reward the gardener with extraordinary amounts of colour. The original bottlebrushes available to gardeners were all bold red but flower colours now [...]
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Its time for me to undergo my colon cleansing again. I do this on a regular basis to keep my healthy and this time I found colovexus, an all natural supplement that my friends have been telling me about. I’m always looking to try new things once and if I like them I’ll continue to [...]
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Hellebores are a perennial plant which have long held appeal for the hobbyist, but are now becoming more widely available and accessible to the average gardener. Many Helleborus species are easy to grow, and produce a spectacular display, especially when planted in a drift under trees. Hellebores favour a shady position, and will flower in [...]
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Laptop batteries like phone batteries will run out of steam after a couple of years. Then it’s time to look for new batteries if you want to keep using your laptop. My hp laptop is still good for another couple of years I think so I have to find new hp batteries for it. The [...]
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Growing Asian vegies is simple and it’s fun; even the kids will want to be involved! The seeds germinate quickly and can be sown in the garden or in a large pot. Don’t sow all the seeds at once, instead, sow a selection every two to three weeks so you’ll have a continuous supply of [...]
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I love a bright beautiful clean bed linen everyday. It just brightens my day and helps me sleep well at night. That’s why I’m always on a lookout for sale on beautiful bed linens by designer names like peacock alley or ann gish. I can never get enough of them, I just love them. Some [...]
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Gourds belong to the plant family Cucurbitaceae, along with pumpkin, squash, cucumber and watermelon. They range in colour from almost pure white to yellow, tan, brown, orange, dark orange and light and dark green. Many fruits are striped or mottled. Most gourds are grown for practical or ornamental use, rather than for food. When ripe [...]
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