Mia Keating

Welcome to the vibrant world of Sow ‘n Sow! Explore our blog as we delve into the art and joy of gardening, sustainable living and the beauty of nurturing seeds to bloom. Discover insightful tips and inspiring stories that celebrate the journey towards a greener, more vibrant world.

35 garden jokes to make your dad laugh this Father’s Day
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35 garden jokes to make your dad laugh this Father’s Day

Dads are good at many things, but they’re especially good at delivering a groan-worthy, pun-laden, can’t-help-but-laugh dad joke. If you want to give your dad a good chuckle this Father’s Day, share these silly but sweet garden jokes and puns with him. He’ll love arming himself with more ‘dad jokes’ to use when the time

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Bloom Collection Gift of Seeds
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Celebrate a moment with our new Bloom Collection

Whether it’s a big occasion, happy moment or fond memory, our new Bloom Collection is designed to celebrate life’s significant milestones and special everyday moments. Bloom Collection Gift of Seeds Featuring three beautifully illustrated greeting cards by Melbourne artist Daniella Germain, each pack contains a surprise gift to grow inside. Treat the ultimate foodie in

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Iconic Australian gifts and souvenirs to send to loved ones
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Iconic Australian gifts and souvenirs to send to loved ones

Whether you’re celebrating a friend’s homecoming, welcoming international visitors or comforting a homesick relative, connect loved ones with Australia’s rich heritage and culture with iconic Australian gifts and souvenirs. Forget the landmark magnets, visitor postcards, Tim Tams and Vegemite, the four Australian made gifts below make for some of the best souvenirs from Australia. Australian

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How to grow beautiful dahlias from seed
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How to grow dahlias from seed

Dahlias are much-loved blooms that burst into colour in summer and autumn. They are perfect for pots and garden beds and make beautiful cut flowers for the home. If you love filling your garden with colourful blooms, then learn how to grow dahlias from seed and enjoy a rich display of bright blooms all summer.

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What are pollinator pathways?
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What are pollinator pathways?

It’s widely known that creating a garden filled with flowering plants benefits our native fauna, but have you heard of pollinator pathways? They not only provide wildflower-rich environments for vital pollinators but also help disperse them into new habitats, aiding plant reproduction and mitigating climate change. Find out below how you can help pollinators and

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The Plant parent trend: create an urban jungle in your home
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The plant parent trend: create an urban jungle in your home

Do you own a houseplant that you lovingly nurture? You could very well be a plant parent. It’s a term coined by the millennial generation and a trend that has exploded in popularity since the pandemic lockdowns.  What’s a plant parent? The houseplant trend was already in motion pre-COVID, but since the pandemic lockdowns, millennials’

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How to care for maidenhair ferns
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How to care for maidenhair ferns

Anyone who has cared for maidenhair ferns knows it’s a labour of love. It’s not the easiest plant to tend to as it requires particular growing conditions and daily attention, but those delicate fan-shaped leaves on wiry black stems that move with the breeze are well worth the effort. Here are our top tips for

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How to preserve gerberas using a flower press
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How to preserve bright gerberas using a flower press

Gerberas are not only a garden favourite, loved for their bright colours and cheery blooms that sit high on upright stems, but they also preserve well when pressed in a flower press. If you have gerberas growing in your garden, eternalise your beautiful homegrown blooms by learning how to preserve them in a flower press.

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winter gardening tips
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6 top winter gardening tips

There might be less to do in your garden during winter, but a reprieve from the main workload frees up time to focus on the tasks you’ve put off doing for a while. Our six winter gardening tips will keep you busy all season. From cleaning up the garden to tackling a new gardening activity

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Learn How to Press Roses: 3 Easy Ways

​​​​Roses, with their captivating beauty and sweet fragrance, have captivated our hearts for centuries. These exquisite blooms hold a special place in our gardens and our affections, making them the perfect candidates for preservation. Pressing roses is an art as old as time itself, a way to capture their timeless charm and create lasting memories.

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How to grow kangaroo paw from seed

It’s hard to pass kangaroo paw plants for their striking flowers and stunning display of colours. While this native Australian plant looks hardy, it’s quite easy to grow from seed and is relatively low maintenance. Prevalent to Western Australia, Kangaroo Paw plants grow naturally in bushlands and wildflower fields South West of the state, where

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How flowers get their colours
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How flowers get their colours

Have you ever wondered how flowers get their colours – why roses are red and violets are blue? Science and evolution play a vital yet fascinating role in creating each flower’s unique colours, which help plant species survive. How flowers get their colours Pigments determine a flower’s colour DNA is responsible for each flower’s unique

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Customer Retail Survey 2022

What you think about Sow ‘n Sow is important to us. It helps us ensure our products and services continue to meet your exact needs and expectations. Please spare a moment of your time to answer a few quick questions about Sow ‘n Sow. It won’t take long – and everyone who completes the survey

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10 Mother's Day gift ideas for mums who love to garden
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10 Mother’s Day gift ideas for mums who love to garden

If your mum loves nothing more than pottering around the garden, skip the slippers, pyjamas, chocolates, and candles this Mother’s Day and surprise her with these 10 unique garden gift ideas. 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas for mums who love to garden Gardening hand care products Even if your mum wears gardening gloves, after a

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How to make beautiful pressed flower cards
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How to make beautiful pressed flower cards

Making pressed flower cards is not only a wonderful way to give your fresh flowers a second life, but it’s also a special way to share the joy of your homegrown blooms with loved ones.  While it may take a few weeks to press your flowers, turning them into beautiful greeting cards is  easy and

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20 ways to make a positive impact this Earth Day
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20 ways to make a positive impact this Earth Day

Earth Day is a global annual event held on April 22, where 1 billion people in more than 193 countries unite to demonstrate their support for environmental protection. The first Earth Day event was held on April 22, 1970, making 2022 the 52nd year of this event. This year’s theme, ‘Invest in our Planet’, inspires

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10 garden hacks using items from your kitchen
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10 garden hacks using items from your kitchen

If you love to keep your garden in tip-top shape but don’t want to use chemicals, try these 10 garden hacks using items from your kitchen. From banana peels and Epsom salt to aluminium foil and dish soap, these simple tips will help to enrich your soil, deter pests, and keep plants healthy. 10 garden

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Easter Holiday Guide: 50 fun activities to keep you or your kids busy
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Easter Holiday Guide: 50 fun activities to keep you or your kids busy

Don’t wait for your kids to tell you they’re bored these Easter holidays. Keep them entertained with our Easter Holiday Activities Guide. We’ve compiled over 50+ activities that are suitable for all ages and abilities. From making Easter seed bombs and a bee hotel to playing Jumping Bunnies and Easter Tag, these fun activities will

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How to make a bee hotel for your garden
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How to make a bee hotel for your garden

Do you love hearing the hum of bees buzzing around your garden? Learn how to make a bee hotel to provide the bees that frequent your garden a safe place to live and raise their young. What is a bee hotel? A bee hotel is a structure you place in your garden with the idea

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How to grow sweet pea flowers from seed
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How to grow stunning sweet pea flowers from seed

Sweet as anything and utterly delightful, sweet pea flowers have long been loved by gardeners for their charm, fragrance and nostalgia. But despite their delicate look, sweet peas are quite hardy and easy to grow from seed. Here are a few handy tips for growing a bountiful supply of sweet pea flowers in your garden.

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15 fun Easter activities for kids
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15 fun Easter activities for kids

Don’t wait for your kids to tell you they’re bored these Easter holidays. Keep them entertained by setting up a range of Easter activities that are suitable for all ages and abilities. 15 Easter activities for kids Easter Tag Easter Tag is a fun version of regular tag where a player is nominated to be

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7 gifts to keep on hand for surprise guests
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7 gifts to keep on hand for surprise guests

Whether a surprise guest drops by your home or you just completely forgot a loved one’s birthday, keeping a stash of emergency gifts in your cupboard will make you look like the most organised and thoughtful person. But not all gifts are suitable to store in your cupboard for long periods. Consumables expire, fabrics absorb

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Have you heard about migratory beekeepers?
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Have you heard about migratory beekeepers?

You may have heard of hobby and commercial beekeepers who maintain hives for honey and beeswax, but have you heard of migratory beekeepers who manage hives specifically to pollinate crops? They play a critical role in our nation’s food security. Without migratory beekeepers, agriculture around the world would suffer. Australia’s largest mass migration of livestock

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What to do with old greeting cards
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What to do with old greeting cards

Greeting cards are one element of the pre-digital world that has not died out, and for a good reason. Like photos, greeting cards are the memories of our life captured in words. From celebrating a happy milestone to a heartfelt message to someone who is grieving, a card is the sender’s tangible thought that has

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A complete guide to 20 edible flowers
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A complete guide to 20 edible flowers

Not all flowers are edible, but some lend themselves to being more than just something pretty to admire. Many varieties of edible flowers can be mixed into savoury or sweet dishes for a burst of unique flavour or used as a garnish to add a pop of colour. Use our complete guide to discover a

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How to grow poppies from seed
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How to grow poppies from seed

Poppies are beautiful flowers that are easy to grow from seed. These delicate but striking orange, yellow, pink and red single-stemmed blooms are not only loved by gardeners but are a favourite among pollinators too. The poppy is an ancient flowering plant rich in history and meaning. After World War I ended, poppies became an

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The Best Flowers to Press with a Flower Press

Pressing flowers with a traditional flower press is more than a fun craft to pass the time. It can form a beautiful family tradition or preserve special memories or moments in time such as birthday, wedding or anniversary flowers, or flowers from grandma’s garden.   Although you can press almost any flower or foliage, some

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How to crystallise edible flowers
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How to crystallise edible flowers

Turn your culinary creations into works of art by garnishing cakes, biscuits and other desserts with crystallised edible flowers. Although they look incredibly delicate, crystallised edible flowers are very easy to make and require only a few ingredients and utensils. How to crystallise edible flowers Ingredients 1 large egg white ¼ teaspoon cold water Edible

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7 affordable and sustainable Valentine’s Day gifts
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7 affordable and sustainable Valentine’s Day gifts

Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to impact both your wallet and the planet. This year, skip the heart-shaped balloons and chocolates and instead give your loved ones these 7 affordable and sustainable Valentine’s Day gifts that are guaranteed to bring them lasting joy. Affordable and sustainable Valentine’s Day gifts Book: a gift to read There

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Grow a bouquet for the bees this Valentine’s Day
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Grow a bouquet for the bees this Valentine’s Day

Bees as keystone pollinators provide an essential service for maintaining and preserving the ecological balance in our world. They are necessary for our survival, cross-pollinating around 75 per cent of the world’s flowering plants, including three-quarters of food-producing plants. But did you know species are steeply declining? Researchers recently analysed bee records collected by the

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Stunning flower fields and festivals to visit in Australia
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Stunning flower fields and festivals to visit in Australia

Any garden enthusiast would often dream of growing fields of their favourite flowers, but with backyards shrinking and time being taken up with other commitments, a garden overflowing with beautiful flowers can feel more like a pipe dream. Luckily, you can visit a few flower fields and festivals to get your flower fix throughout the

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5 podcasts to elevate your gardening knowledge
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5 podcasts to elevate your gardening knowledge 

Let’s face it, there’s no better feeling than pottering in your garden, but when life prevents you from being outside, you can always fill the void with a gardening podcast. Elevate your gardening knowledge by tuning into these five gardening podcasts this year. Why listen to gardening podcasts? Podcasts are a new form of media

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4 ways to make your Christmas more meaningful and sustainable
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4 ways to make your Christmas more meaningful and sustainable

Christmas is a special time of the year, but it’s also one of the most wasteful. Did you know the amount of waste produced at Christmas increases by 30%? From wrapping paper and unwanted toys to all the uneaten food that goes in the bin, there’s so much waste that can easily be avoided with

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Amazing last minute gifts you can order online
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Amazing last minute gifts you can order online

Have you left it to the last minute to purchase Christmas gifts? With all the end of year festivities, it can sometimes be hard to complete your shopping. If you’ve run out of time, there’s no need to make a mad dash to the shops because you can purchase incredible last minute gifts online and

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Learn how to wrap presents using fabric Furoshiki cloths
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How to wrap presents using fabric 

Reduce your environmental impact this year by learning how to wrap presents using fabric Furoshiki cloths. There’s something magical about having beautifully wrapped gifts under your tree waiting to be unwrapped on Christmas morning. And, although it’s the carefully considered gift inside that matters most, seeing a loved one unwrap their gift is part of

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Christmas Gift Guide 2021: gift ideas for everyone on your list
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Christmas Gift Guide 2021: gift ideas for everyone on your list

Have you made a list and checked it twice? Cross it all off and beat the Christmas rush with our ultimate 2021 Christmas Gift guide.  Shop our range of Australian made sustainable gift ideas for teachers, kids, gardeners and secret Santa starting from $9.95! Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2021 Gifts for Kids Bug Wonderland Gift

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Sustainable Christmas gifts for kids
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Sustainable Christmas gifts for kids 

Shopping for sustainable Christmas gifts for kids can sometimes be a challenging task. There are many wonderful gifts to buy for kids, but unfortunately, most contain plastic that will likely end up in landfill one day. If you’re trying to be more mindful of the impacts of the Christmas gifts you purchase this year, here

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4 stunning flower activities for kids from Heart of Blooms
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4 stunning flower activities for kids from Heart of Blooms

If you need ideas to keep your kids’ little hands and minds busy, try these four stunning flower activities for kids created by Andrea, Primrose and Daisy from Heart of Blooms (@heartofblooms_) on Instagram. From smashed flower totes to flower lollipops, these four activities can be done on both wet weather and clear days. So,

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2021 Australia Post Christmas delivery cut off dates
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2021 Australia Post Christmas delivery cut off dates

There’s nothing worse than purchasing a Christmas gift only to be checking the tracking every hour to see if it will arrive in time. This year, shop early to avoid this stress and receive your gift in time for Christmas. If you need to purchase a gift closer to Christmas, check Australia Post’s Christmas delivery

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How to write a thoughtful card message
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How to write a thoughtful greeting card message

Crafting a thoughtful message to write on a greeting card can be a challenge for most people. When we sit down to write something from the heart, some of us suddenly experience writer’s block and find it challenging to think about what we want to tell the recipient.  If you often find yourself in this

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10 creative ways to use a Pop Up Pot

Don’t you love it when a product has multiple purposes? Pop Up Pots are origami style plant pots that assemble with a quick pop and a push. They’re waterproof, durable and sustainable, but did you know there are many other ways you can use these pots besides potting a plant in them?  Here are 10

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Affordable Christmas gifts to send in the mail
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Letterbox gifts to spread Christmas cheer

With Christmas only weeks away, it’s time to start thinking of gifts that will bring joy to your loved ones. This year, spread Christmas cheer to loved ones near and far with our range of festive Gift of Seeds – a perfect gift to send in the mail or give to someone in person.  This

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7 flowers to grow in spring
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7 flowers to grow in spring

For many of us, spring is the season to refresh and renew. It’s the time of year to look forward to warmer weather, the sound of birds chirping, and of course, the growth of new plants. Celebrate this wonderful season by growing these seven flowers and enjoy an array of blooms from late spring through

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Get organised for 2022 with this cool seed calendar
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Get organised for 2022 with this cool seed calendar

There’s something inspiring about a new year, especially filling a new 2022 calendar with upcoming events, goals, celebrations and milestones.  With a new year comes new possibilities. The opportunity to spend time with those you love, make more precious memories and look forward to future opportunities that may come to you throughout the year.  If

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How to air dry flowers at home
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How to Air Dry Flowers at Home

Air dry flowers are making a comeback as one of the biggest floral trends of the season. This trend is being welcomed into homes in a chic and sophisticated way. The days of those drab brown dried flowers of the past are gone, as today’s dried flowers come in a plethora of vibrant colours that

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Top tips for a successful indoor herb garden
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5 tips for growing a successful indoor herb garden

Spring is here! There is no better time to start growing your own herb garden, and it’s quite easy to do so with a bit of knowledge. Here are five top tips for growing a thriving indoor herb garden. 5 tips for growing a successful indoor herb garden The right pots While herbs do not

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10 backyard games for adults and kids
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10 backyard games for adults and kids

Spring is nearly here! The air is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and the backyard is beginning to flourish again. It’s time to head outside and enjoy your backyard and there’s no better way to do this than with a fun lawn game. We’ve put together a list of new and classic backyard

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