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Grow Vegetables in Vertical Planters for Small Spaces Like an Expert
Vertical planters are all the rage overseas at the moment, so I’m going to give it a try in my Australian urban farm/homestead/backyard. Vegetable gardening is great for saving money, but if you aren’t making the most of the sunshine you have, growing delicious food may be harder than it needs to be. Vertical planters…
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Seeds for Winter Garden Success: What You Need to Plant Now
It might feel strange sowing seeds in winter, but if you want to be eating from your garden all year round, you need to be planting seeds throughout the year. It’s the middle of winter here in my backyard garden, and you might be surprised at what’s still going in the ground this July! If…
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🌴 Castaway Island Resort Fiji is The Best Family Holiday
When we were on the ferry heading home from Mana Island last year we spotted Castaway Island Resort and put it on our bucket list. The waters around it, Hobie Cats sitting on the beach, and the pure joy and relaxation of the people on their way home was what we wanted for our next…
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My First Chicken Rooster Harvest Challenge
The real life highs and lows of keeping chickens as back yard pets.
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How to Install a Raised Garden and Grow Vegetables
There are many things to consider when making a new garden bed, particularly when the intention is to grow food. The most important thing is the amount of sun that the spot in the garden gets. To grow vegetables you need a minimum of six hours of sunshine a day. When deciding to start growing…
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When you think “successful” who comes to mind?
These days society often defines successful people by the house, car and boat that they own. Oh, and lets not forget their social media following. This is not how I define success. Who is the first person you think of when you think of a successful person? I’ve got more than one person. The common…
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What the Beautiful Mana Island Has to Offer in Fiji
Mana Island, part of Fiji’s stunning Mamanuca Islands, welcomes you with friendly locals upon arrival. When you get to Mana Island Resort check in you are aware of Fijian time and slow down. Kids Club, Adult Activities and great snorkelling,
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How To Find Your Joy Quickly and Easily
The post discusses the cyclical nature of life and the quest for joy. It emphasizes mindfulness practices such as journaling, using Zen tools, mindful breathing, and engaging in joyful activities like making music, crafting, and connecting with nature. The author shares personal experiences, including how tools like Tarot cards and breathing exercises help maintain mental…
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It’s a Strange Thing to Expect Something From Nothing
For some strange reason I thought I could create a new vegetable garden bed, buy in some good quality soil and grow food. Honestly, I know better. I just had a brain fart since I spent years making compost and developing such healthy soil in the vegetable garden at our old home.
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Garden Tools to Help You Easily and Sustainably Grow Food
As the days slowly get longer I could be found in the garden from dusk till dawn. Here are a few useful tools that make my marathon gardening efforts possible. If outdoor space or sunshine is limited you might want to try a hydroponics system to get your plant fix. I must confess that I…
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Beautiful Thailand is Your Affordable Family Holiday
There is no denying that the kids, grandparents, and cousins all had a fabulous time holidaying together in Thailand. That is, once we finally got there. A nine hour flight with kids and not being able to sleep isn’t something I will be rushing to do again any time soon. However, once we finally did…
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