Plant-hunting….

Plant-hunting….

I know….I haven’t posted anything lately….for a start let’s blame the HSC, year 12, visual art….being a mother, official prop collector, driver etc.  But my goodness – after this year it will all be over and we’ll wonder where...
The Potager: History, Art & Influence….

The Potager: History, Art & Influence….

First to my regulars….sorry….its been frantically busy and sometimes I just don’t get a moment to take the photographs that accompany these posts!  There have been lovely garden visits from various groups and an over-subscribed Kitchen Gardening Day;...
Blue Mountain visit….

Blue Mountain visit….

On Saturday I thought I’d give myself a day out!  Persuaded by one of our regular Kitchen Gardening participants who lost much of her garden on that fateful weekend of bush fires last year, I made my way up to the Mount Wilson Autumn Festival. And what a treat...
Easter wishes….

Easter wishes….

Last week, amidst the sheer chaos of preparation for the plant fair and a very large garden visit, I had the great joy of having the opportunity once again, to be one of a panel of judges of the District Exhibits at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. I’m so glad that...
Glenmore goes to the fair….

Glenmore goes to the fair….

And what a weekend it was!  Early Saturday morning saw a frenzy of keen plant hunters seeking out their hearts’ desire. As a first-time exhibitor, (and therefore glued to my own space!) it was so much fun watching what marvellous specimens people were cradling...
Early Christmas cheer….

Early Christmas cheer….

Market stall, The Society inc. Flea Market on Saturday morning.  What a lovely treat to see so many friends, and a joy to share the pavement with delightful sparks of creative energy. It was a fun morning (though I fear that like everyone else, I spent more than I...