Life’s everyday gamble of trust vs.risk
Are you a gambler? When you really think about it, most of us are in some form or other. Be it the horses, pokies, Keno, sports, stocks and shares or any other form of recognised gambling. Most of it is innocent fun, “to take a chance” on lotto or Powerball, Maybe we hope for the…
John Wilson
Meet Your Backyard Munching Machine
I was reminded recently by a neighbour of a column written some time ago regarding our friends in the compost bin.
Embrace Sunflower Season
How the year is marching on. The cooler weather is now approaching, I hear a collective sigh of relief that comes with putting up with the enduring humid temperatures of January, February, and March.
Make an effort to rise early and greet the day with a smile
I may be wrong, but I think that very few people wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. Especially those getting on in years.
Gardening is not a dying art
An old copy of the Queensland Garden Annual, 6th edition, recently came into my possession. Its aged pages, tinted yellow with time, and the worn cover adorned with handwritten notes spoke volumes about its history.
Super food growing to super sizes
You may have noticed that blueberries at the local supermarket or the farmers market are getting bigger. The Guinness book of record is currently at 18.6 grams which is from a grower in Western Australia.
Fake grass proves not so green
Are you a lawn lover? Do you cut your grass every week religiously? Are you proud of your front lawn?