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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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Things to Do To Feel Better When You Feel Lost
I originally typed “Things to do when you feel like sh*t” for the title, but that apparently wasn’t acceptable. Yep, you read that right. What happened to honesty? At the moment you can split my community into three groups of people. The first group says they are great whilst they look like they are running…
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Books For Your Holiday Reading Wish List Now
Are you looking for a good book to read? Pick a genre and make a selection from this list.
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New Restaurant Rosa in Mona Vale Serving up Delicious Mexican
If you haven’t been eagerly awaiting the opening of restaurant Rosa in Mona Vale than you probably haven’t spoken to me lately. It is located on Barrenjoey Road in the old Tex Mex building, and the moment you walk in the door you will be surprised by the revamp they have given the space. It…
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How To Make Simple Ramen with Miso Glazed Chicken
This ramen with miso glazed chicken and kale recipe was an absolute winner for four adults and four children. Even Olivia smashed out this dish without the kale, and she has assured me that she will try a tiny bit of kale in it the next time I cook it. She asked me if we…
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Are Solar Panels the Best Choice for Your Home?
Are solar panels the right choice for your home? This is our experience, and if you can afford to get panels I say you should invest in them.
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The Unexpected Ice Bath Experience Made Me Positively Breathless
It seems like everyone is now talking about ice baths and raving about them. I did one, and whilst I’m keen to do another one, I can’t understand how so many people are choosing to do them every week. I guess that’s just the lizard in me.
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