Dorothea Mackellar’s iconic poem My Country shares her love of Australia. Mackellar’s yearning for Australia is one that I can relate to, having lived there for many years. However, I am reminded of the first stanza of her poem, one that is often overlooked:
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A spring in your step this Easter
Hiding your head under the pillow is no escape from the ever-increasing volume of the dawn chorus this month as it takes on surround-sound qualities. May that spring return to your step in April and as the days are noticeably warmer, may you be noticeably lighter in spirit.
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It’s time to throw open the curtains and invite spring into your life. Why cower under the Ides of March when you can stand tall in delight of the upcoming vernal equinox when daylight hours overtake those of night. Let that spring energy supercharge and infect you and all that you do!
Read MoreFebruary’s love
Hold onto your heart it’s February! A month where sunny days are sandwiched between blustery, grey ones; may your heart spill over with love in celebration of Cupid while you roam the garden looking for hints of spring. Whether your love is an all-consuming, passionate, shout-it-from-the-hilltops kind of love or one that’s quietly simmering away… appreciate its uniqueness and that of your garden.
Read MoreThe power of scent
It’s a brand new year so raise that bar! Who wants to be average – set new goals; go forth and conquer. You are never too old to start afresh so do something that challenges, stretches and excites you. The garden can also look a little flat at this time of year so let us too look at reinvigorating it.
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