Last job of the year! A bit of maintenance at my Preston project where the raised vege beds are overflowing with abundance and the mini meadow has its first flower. Wishing everyone a happy new year! I'm taking a little break until the 6th then stra
It’s the perfect time to observe what’s working in your outdoor space, what’s not, and plan for next summer. Bookings are now open for January garden consultations, starting with a free discovery call. Find out more and book via t
Know someone who would love a garden sanctuary but has no idea where to start? My online garden consultation is the perfect gift; thoughtful, personal, and ready to give instantly. Your gift recipient will spend up to an hour with me, chatting throu
Plant of the month: Woolly Bush Woolly bush is a wonderfully textural shrub that is a favourite of mine for sensory and children’s gardens. It’s soft needles and greyish-green foliage make it equally useful as a feature plant or to fade i
On this International Day of People with a Disability, I'm celebrating diversity in minds, bodies, and gardens. As a neurodivergent person with hypermobility and chronic pain, I’ve experienced how gardening can help my overall wellbeing. But I
The days of reaching for a chemical spray every time a weed pops up are thankfully fading. We now know the damage those products can cause to fauna, our soil and our waterways. So, what’s the alternative? Hand-weeding is a great start, and I
Today as I saved seeds from my mini meadow, I reflected on how privileged I am to have seeds to save, and somewhere to store them safely til next season. Fresh in my mind after attending the Seeds for a Just Peace campaign launch, I thought of the
Plant of the month: Scarlet runner beans Scarlet runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus) are, in my opinion, the quintessential ornamental edible plant. They quickly cover a trellis or fence, put on a show of bright red flowers, and reward you with nutri
🐝 It's Australian Pollinator Week! This week is a chance to celebrate and learn about our important pollinators, including native bees, butterflies, beetles, birds and bats. Here are some of my favourite native and exotic plants for native bees. Be
Preston front garden complete, just in time for Halloween (a big deal on this street)! Before, this former rental was nothing more than a sea of pebbles and mulch with a few lavenders and diosmas. The path was tricky to walk on and the toppings trac