After the rain
It was a subdued Australia Day in Sydney. ‘Grim,’ said the cricket commentators. ‘Gloomy skies,’ agreed the Daily Telegraph. ‘More bad weather on its way,’ said Channel Seven. Such pessimism! … Continue reading
Farmer with a sense of fun celebrates Australia Day
Cath Marriott is one of the farmers I interviewed for my next book. I was speaking to her on the phone today and she told me her daughter did something … Continue reading
Balance
I’m beginning to think it’s not gardening I like so much, it’s nature. Is that because the tomato plants have succumbed to an unknown disease and the cucumber has powdery … Continue reading
Dear Sam Stosur
Dear Sam I’m not a tennis player. I’m a writer and part-time gardener and I know nothing about tennis. I was rubbish at sport at school (especially tennis) so I’m … Continue reading
Start as you mean to go on
If New Year’s Day is anything to go by I’m in for a roller coaster ride in 2015. In a bid to escape the sweaty heat of Sydney on New … Continue reading
