News & Updates

Dear Readers, The first few days of January have flown past which makes me wonder if 2026 is going to be another year that flashes past. I valiantly attempted to finish my trilogy leading up to Christmas but it proved impossible. My superwoman capabilities have seriously diminished over the last year or so. After doing …[ read more ]

Dear Readers, Finally summer is here but in terms of the date, not the weather. We have had a cold and wet and windy spring which has made being outdoors tricky. I would go out with the dogs in full sunshine only to then be showered on or the wind to blow my umbrella inside …[ read more ]

Dear Readers, We are now in the last month of spring and finally having more settled weather. I love this time of year when the garden is full of colour and fragrance and the birds are chirping during the day and the crickets at dusk. Nature’s orchestra has such beautiful cadences that I find so …[ read more ]

Dear Readers, Our first month of spring is already over and it feels like the countdown to the festive season has already started. One of the blooms I most look forward to in spring is my peony tree. I have a single one but my neighbour has a glorious double one. It’s such a beautiful …[ read more ]

Dear Readers, Spring is here! Our winter usually drags on a bit but this year it’s been so bright and sunny although crisp and cold most days. We had perfect weather for the Winter Wonderland conference in Hobart at Wrest Point Casino.   It was such a fabulous event and we had a record number …[ read more ]