Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Out & About, Delightful Discoveries
What a joyous occasion today, when at last Emily Simpson’s vision for a Labyrinth for the people of Sydney, came to fruition. The Centennial Park Labyrinth (who’s pattern involves the same sacred geometry as that of the magnificent C13th Labyrinth...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Out & About
Well….that was fun….despite the crazy weather! It was terrific to see so many of our regular participants & visitors, and to meet so many more. Thank you all for your kind words about our stand…perhaps it will inspire you to set up your very...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Out & About
Baby Agave attenuata, pulled from the front courtyard at Glenmore, peek from the drawer of a fabulous 1930’s industrial bench from Ici et La. For ages, I’ve wanted a big metal box of some kind, to contain seed raising mix on my potting bench….and...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Out & About, Special Events
We’re almost there! Despite the most filthy day of blustering wind and shower squalls causing utter havoc, we’ve just about completed our stand at the Australian Garden Show in Centennial Park. In fact….as the clouds parted for a few moments and...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Out & About
Planning for the Garden Show in Centennial Park began a month or so ago (I know I ought to say several months, but there have been other things on the agenda!). I hatched a plan, to play on a potting shed theme; chased up a lead or two, placed an order….and so...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Out & About
Well…..the market on Saturday morning was great fun, if freeeeeezing! (Talk about wind-chill factor!). My mountain of Jerusalem artichokes along with Alex Herbert’s recipes disappeared quickly, as well as bunches of rosemary, branches of mandarins, and...
