Posted on September 9, 2008 by livingisdetail
I could be accused of being ‘off with the fairies’ sometimes. Particularly today, when I am procrastinating rather than doing my work and sitting inside rather than walking in the sun. It is a lovely day out there. Early spring sunshine but still a little chilly.
On the weekend we visited the Fitzroy Gardens. It was [...]
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Posted on March 20, 2008 by livingisdetail
I have been spending a fair bit of time recently with a very dear elderly lady. She is ninety plus years young and full of energy. I could sit and listen to her all day. Such a warm human being full of wisdom and memory.
This is the lemon tree she planted with her husband [...]
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Posted on March 9, 2008 by livingisdetail
Early Sunday morning walking past the market garden on the Merri Creek
This is a photo of the CERES run market garden early this morning with mist still in the air and dew on the grass. The garden covers a two and a half acre plot on the banks of the Merri Creek in Coburg.
This [...]
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Posted on December 11, 2007 by livingisdetail
A quiet, little secret garden.
Having washed my eyes on the scenery of Breamlea I was happy to find this rampant little garden tucked away on the road back to Melbourne. It may have been a working garden once with edible qualities. I am not sure.
The garden is located next to a set of interesting [...]
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