Australians and their backyards – it’s one of those enduring, everlasting love affairs. Close to 90% of Australians have a private garden! We turn many of our lawns into seasonal cricket pitches, and patios become scenes of get-togethers spilling…
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A survey conducted by YouGov offices around the world found that blue is the most popular colour in ten countries across four continents. While this cool and refreshing hue is well-loved in the world, it is not common for…
There’s something special about orchids – a beauty and presence that catches your eye. Orchids are amongst the most popular flowers worldwide – at last count, there were well over over 29,000 orchid species, and over 32,000 named orchids.…
It’s the bold Golden Wattle (or Acacia Pycnantha) that perhaps represents the spirit of Australia, unlike any other plant. Its bright gold and green have become our national colours. We’ve written songs and poems about it. Its flowers are…
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! More like Deadly Nightshade, Golden Dewdrop, Angel’s Trumpets, oh no! For the uninitiated, these are just three of the poisonous plants and flowers found on planet earth. Each contains a cocktail of poisons…
Hydrangeas are one of the world’s most popular ornamental flowers for a reason. Incredibly eye-catching and versatile, they bring vitality and charm to glamorous celebrations, spiritual ceremonies, and small, intimate occasions alike. Known for its range of exciting colours…
In 1936, the Newcastle Sun labelled Father’s Day a “new day” marked with the wearing of a red coloured flower. In 1964, Fairfield’s The Biz newspaper described Father’s Day as an opportunity to show “the family’s regard for the…
Welcoming a newborn is a momentous occasion the world over and is that quintessential ‘human thing’ we do. It is that joy shared with family and friends that is universal and in many ways transcends faith, culture, and borders.…
Native to the tropical Americas, Bromeliads are great exotic plants to grow indoors and outdoors. With proper care, anyone can grow them. Beginner and experienced gardeners alike can grow happy and healthy Bromeliads. But for a long time, these…
There aren’t too many people who don’t like daffodils. They’re pretty and tend to leave people feeling a bit brighter. So it’s no wonder that lots of people want to grow them in their garden. And if you’re one…