Fifteen years ago, while perched on the back deck of my 1920s tin and timber Queenslander home in Brisbane, I realised I was being watched. I felt the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end and I spun around to discover a snake dangling from the lattice. Terrified, I rushed inside and … Read more
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I have always loved thrifting and upcycling. There’s no greater feeling than discovering a hidden gem at a thrift shop and upcycling it into something new, especially when you save hundreds – sometimes thousands – of dollars. I love flipping through interior magazines, poring over gorgeous images on Pinterest and scrolling through home tours on … Read more
What’s the problem?My Euphorbia ritchiei sprouted a leaf, but it was accidentally knocked off and now it’s bare. Will it grow back? DiagnosisPlease don’t panic, this east African succulent is unusual in that it grows fleshy leaves along its ridged stems during its growing season, then often sheds them in winter. In its native Kenya, … Read more
Tristen Cannell, a garden specialist at Stanmore public school in Sydney’s inner west, said she didn’t expect the newest members of her weekly gardening lessons to be so vocal. “They critique my lessons and will make these honking noises as we’re talking,” she said of the ibis population, which increased dramatically after the creation of … Read more
When I was 18, I bought a heavily reduced MiniDisc player. This wasn’t even what you could charitably call “fashionably late”, given the format was already on its last legs, but I loved it, and because nobody else was interested, blank discs were dirt cheap. I have a vague recollection of grabbing packs at Poundland, … Read more
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The nights are drawing in, TV programming is kicking back into gear and there are ominous warnings about “party season”. However, that doesn’t mean we should ascribe to horticultural tradition and “put our gardens to bed”. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. … Read more
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