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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 varieties
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
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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