Humankind debunks some dangerous myths about human nature Rutger Bregman’s Hopeful History is a guiding light for changing society for the better. The review for this book has been unfolding in my mind for some time. The inspiration to hit the keyboard struck after reading Jillian Amatt – Artistic Voyages’ latest piece I Refuse to Write About… Continue reading Humankind: a Hopeful History Book Review

PHOTO-A-DAY CHALLENGE A Week of Joy in Nature and my Children Week 1: November 5–11, 2021 This morning I went up to open the gate and saw a Grevillea flower sparkling in the sun with sprays like fireworks. It rained most of the night and the droplets are still hanging like little mirrors from petal, leaf, and… Continue reading A Week of Joy in Nature and my Children

A unique nursery run by two Heroes of Mother Nature nestled on the slopes of Mount Roberts. Disclaimer: I receive no financial or other material benefit from writing about this business. The views expressed are my own and contain no conflict of interest. Clicking on the links in this article will bring me no financial or… Continue reading When the Journey Climaxes with a Visit to Lamington Native Nursery

The first but not the last time my daughter challenged my choices in the garden. I relish insights from my children in all aspects of life. They have wonderful views and expose ideas that I had never considered before. I love the way they challenge me. This challenge came out of the blue… I was putting… Continue reading When my Daughter met Emilia

Another way to grow plants in small spaces or simply clone the plants you love to keep or to share with other gardeners! Propagation Stations are delightful additions to the home for the keen gardener, the urban gardener or the plant nerd in any location! They look great, can be kept inside or outside, require… Continue reading Propagation Station, All Aboard!

Hay fever! As my joy and delight build with opening flowers and pollen fills the air, the pressure builds in my sinuses and so does my despair. “Antihistamines!” The crowd cries, but I shake my head and sigh. Antihistamines make me crazy is my only reply. Seriously, it’s worse than not taking them. Garlic and… Continue reading It seems a cruel irony that I have an affliction that threatens my love of nature and gardening.

Eleven things that you may not know about the Laughing Kookaburra Photo — Two Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguinaceae) by Author This morning I heard one of the sounds of Summer. Laughing Kookaburra fledglings learning to laugh. You can hear it too! I recorded it and put it on YouTube. https://janegrowsgardenrooms.wordpress.com/media/9de4953e255e36419b63bcaab1bda8b1 Here’s some things you may not know… Continue reading Learning to Laugh in the Australian Bush

A review of Megan Halcroft’s Bees and other Beneficial Insects: a pocket-book guide. · Book Title — Bees and other Beneficial Insects: a pocket-book guide · Author’s name(s) — Megan Halcroft · Publisher — Bees Business, Hampton, NSW, Australia · Year of publication — 2021 This book is the perfect guide to stuff in your pocket as you head out to the garden,… Continue reading Buzz Around your Backyard with this Handy Pocket-book

The controversy of classifying Commelina species in Australia. My first recollection of this species is dominated by a catch of breath as I spied a delightful deep blue flower on my dam wall. This was followed by a resigned sigh, with a flower like that and the fleshy green stems it was probably an exotic… Continue reading When Botanists Take Up Arms