Gabrielle StannusMay 77 minFlower & Garden Show blooms once again!We came back from the 2022 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show recently buzzing with design inspiration, and a case of COVID!...
Gabrielle StannusFeb 1811 minFern-tastic native plants for your indoorsIf you are looking to create a lush, indoor jungle to call home, consider including native Tasmanian ferns in your plant palette....
Gabrielle StannusDec 10, 20217 minTasmanian plants to tickle your tastebudsDo I need to convince you that Tasmanian native plants not only look good, but many of them taste great as well? Well do not just take my...
Ludovic VilbertNov 18, 20213 minNo rest for the 'wicking' with these bedsWhat does an old tank and a recycled fence have to do with growing your own food? A lot! If you are interested in doing more with less...
Gabrielle StannusOct 10, 20213 minA 'succa' for punishmentOur Tree Aeonium was the highlight of our display at Tamar NRM's Sustainable Living Festival 2021 at the Windsor Park Community Precinct....
Gabrielle StannusSep 10, 20213 minWhat's in the box?Do not worry, this is Gabrielle's (not Pandora's) box. If you are interested in growing your own vegies, then you may want to take a peek...
Ludovic VilbertAug 20, 20212 minEnhancing the greenhouse effectWe recently built a mini greenhouse to fit on our balcony so that we could get a head start on our summer seedlings. Every construction...
Ludovic VilbertJul 25, 20214 minThe upper crustHow does the heat pad we use to germinate seed also help us to make the most beautiful homemade bread? This is a story all about bread,...
Gabrielle StannusJun 28, 20214 minWho gives a flying fractal?Watching a webinar on biophilic design recently, a question popped up in my brain: "What exactly is a fractal?" Then a second question:...
Gabrielle StannusMay 28, 20213 minRenewing ourselves ...We have been in a process of reinvigoration recently. Find out how we are seeking to sustain our business and our planet too. Developing...
Gabrielle StannusApr 23, 20212 minI H(e)art This Conservatory!When seeking garden design inspiration, sometimes the best place to look is indoors. Heading into town the other weekend, we were driving...
Gabrielle StannusFeb 26, 20212 minThe cherry on top!Whilst the tomato season has been pretty 'lame', we made one surprise edible discovery this week that put a smile on our faces. Whilst...
Gabrielle StannusFeb 24, 20213 minLate bloomersIf you have been wondering what has happened to your tomato crop this year, you are not alone! I have heard many anecdotes that the...
Gabrielle StannusFeb 21, 20213 min'Currant' flavour of the monthSometimes the best plants are those that you do not have to grow yourself! Living on a bush block in northern Tasmanian, we are lucky to...
Gabrielle StannusFeb 13, 20211 minBe my Valentine!With tomorrow being Valentine's Day. I have been thinking about how special days like this have perhaps been taken over by consumerism....
Gabrielle StannusJan 29, 20212 minLooking forward to 2021It would be an understatement to say that many people are glad to see the back of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused so much...
Gabrielle StannusJul 5, 20202 minA woody meadow?I always listened to my teachers at school. However, I would be lying if I said that I followed their words exactly. Take for example,...
Ludovic VilbertMay 28, 20202 minMaking of a JewelRecently I have been working on my 3D skills. I would like to show you the process that I take to develop each of my 3D models, using the...
Gabrielle StannusMay 19, 20203 minGetting garlickyGarlic is one of our kitchen mainstays. Last year we grew eight varieties of garlic to see what suited the growing conditions here in...
Ludovic VilbertApr 21, 20202 minBush BlissWe recently completed the construction of two garden beds on a bush block surrounded by beautiful forest here in northern Tasmania. We...