A changing world
Spring arrived on Tuesday here in the southern hemisphere. I didn’t realise. I thought spring started on September 1st, likewise autumn in the northern hemisphere, but it turns out I … Continue reading
Magic moment
It was one of those moments when the world seems smaller, connections stronger. At precisely 21:49 last night the temperature in Sydney was sixteen degrees. The temperature in London – … Continue reading
What the pH…?
“Spent coffee grains can increase the acidity of soil. So can a layer of mulch from pine trees.” Oh really? Nine months ago I planted a blueberry bush in our … Continue reading
Welcome visitor
There’s not much in life that thrives on neglect – relationships need nurturing, musicians have to practice and languages get lost and forgotten if they’re not used. But land? Leave … Continue reading
Blossom in Broken Hill
Winter’s finally over in the Southern hemisphere but you’d be hard pressed to know it here in Sydney. A week-long blast of cold rain and strong wind has sent Spring … Continue reading
Moments that Matter
In a whirlwind week of talks, dinners, lunches and meetings there were moments that stood out – moments that matter. Alan Erskine is an award-winning Mildura based journalist and editor, … Continue reading
