With a garden that rambles and stretches over 10 acres, there is plenty to discover at Terroux, a 145 acre (60 hectare) property near Hall, ACT.
Owned by Barbara Baikie and Peter Fletcher,...
I recently attended Canberra’s very first Native Plant Use Forum, which was put together by ACT Natural Resource Management (ACT NRM) and hosted by Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate. ACT NRM...
With Halloween growing in popularity, it puts more on parents’ to do lists – from costumes to decorations and cleaning up the associated mess.
Crafting expert Shannon Wong shares her tips for taking...
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Building an Empire
Empire by Austin Maynard Architects has been shortlisted for the Australian Institute of Architects’ National Architecture Awards in the Residential Architecture...
An inability to say goodbye to certain things once found useful or valued is contributing to a build-up of stuff in Australian households.
According to research commissioned by MobileMuster, the majority of Australians...
Plants, especially trees in our urban landscape and backyards, have the ability to absorb and store carbon over many years. In fact, healthy forests, especially those with a diversity of plants, animals,...
48th Black Mountain spring wildflower ramble:
Celebrate spring flowers on beautiful Black Mountain with a social ramble for wildflower lovers. Discover the surprising diversity of tiny orchids, bush peas, wattles and billy...
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Recycled textiles
Sheridan has launched a tea towel made of recycled yarns. The ReThread Tea Towel (pictured) is crafted from recycled cotton and polyester...
Spring is the time to carry out general maintenance and odd jobs around the garden. Here are some jobs to tackle in the garden this week:
Preparation of beds for planting. I like...
Traditionally, rosemary was a symbol of love, loyalty and friendship. This plant may be considered common and hardy, but it should never be overlooked!
This wonder plant’s qualities are seemingly endless. Rosemary (Rosmarinus...
With the Canberra Orchid Society Annual Show coming up, now is the perfect time to share some interesting orchid facts.
Did you know …
The orchid family is one of the two biggest plant...
Chicken manure is an excellent product but should be used with caution. Carry out the following:
Wear gloves when handling the manure and also a mask if it’s dry (especially if it’s fresh...
The botanical trend is blooming – so why not bring the outdoors in with this simple DIY project.
Hanging wire chandelier
Before you start, play with the arrangement of plants on a table until...
I recently met winemaker Dr Frank van de Loo, general manager and part owner of Mount Majura Winery in Canberra. This local and boutique winery harvests an average of 80 tonnes of...
Staying in the same home for longer means good planning is essential. As your life changes, think about how you can change the backyard space to meet your needs.
Landscape designer Jason Hodges...
Still wondering what to give Dad this Father’s Day? Craft projects make for unique and sentimental presents for the father figure in your life. We’ve got you covered with some last-minute inspo.
Air...
Arctium lappa, commonly known as beggar’s buttons, greater burdock, gobo and many others, is a tall biennial plant of up to 3m.
The sweet long narrow roots and immature flower stalks tasting of...
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Outdoor trends
Based on photos Houzz users saved to their Ideabooks most often from January through May, according to Houzz Australia and New Zealand...
Late winter and early spring is the time to re-pot many plants into larger pots or just replace tired, depleted potting mix. Pots should be of adequate size, particularly width, for the...
Sheridan interior stylist Lara Hutton shares her advice on styling the perfect living room.
What items would you recommend investing in for a living room update?
A living room update can be very easily...
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Celeb style: Guy Sebastian
Monochromatic, matte and minimalist – we love the look of this urban contemporary kitchen belonging to Guy and Jules Sebastian....
As homeowners opt to hold off from selling their properties and decide to renovate instead, it’s important to remember to protect your asset.
In addition to concerns around cheap renovation jobs, many also...
From crumbling cottage to country chic, the Gundaroo residence of Katie and Alex Middlemiss had a significant transformation through the latest series of reality TV show, House Rules.
The two-bedroom cottage, built in...
In the garden this week
Check the garden for moisture levels as it has been particularly dry for the past few months. Be careful watering any plants vulnerable to frost as moisture on...
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Superhero style
In celebration of Batman’s 80th birthday, Warner Bros. have teamed up with Adairs to launch an exclusive homewares range for kids. The...
With spring just around the corner, the need to prepare for the new growing season has arrived.
Germinating and growing veggie seedlings in a protected environment is one way to get a headstart...
With winter in full swing, it’s time to propagate hardwood cuttings. Producing new plants from old is an inexpensive way of establishing your garden. Propagating your own plants is a rewarding pastime,...
Pruning
Winter is a suitable time for pruning many deciduous trees and shrubs, because they’re dormant, which can mean reduced stress, and it’s easier to view the tree for making the right...
