Foot Warmer: The French Alternative
Having cold feet in winter is not a modern phenomenon; it seems to have been a source of discomfort to human beings through the ages. Queen Elizabeth 1 found a hot brick wrapped in wool helpful, while Queen Victoria preferred a warming pan. If, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
TEMPLESTOWE
Spring is in the air, the days are warmer and plants have well and truly shed their winter skins. So where better to come for fresh spring planting ideas than the Greenery in Templestowe? Chinese Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Garden Questions Answered
The beginning of spring signals gorgeous new growth. As the weather warms up the warmer climate plants such as Frangipani and Bougainvilleas are starting to grow. They can look a little tired at this time of the year with a few yellow leaves and ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
New Release Season Plants
Now are you ready to be inspired, well, get ready to take some notes because I'm about to show you some of the best new release plants of the season. The first one delivers opulent double pink blooms though out the warmer months Sister Emmanuelle ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Preparing the Garden for Spring with a Water wise twist!
Winter is behind us and that means it is time to prepare the garden for that burst of new spring growth. It also means that summer is just around the corner. There are some easy things you can do now to prepare the garden for the warmer months. ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Tristar Launch
With warmer weather faster approaching, it's a great time to fertilize and fuel that new season growth. With so many fertilizers out there, the question is which fertilizer to use. Neville visits the Baileys factory to find out. Contains a secret ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Covering up to keep cool!
I have just had a baby so I am a little uncomfortable with my body, but now that we are in the warmer months I don't want to have to wear long sleave tops and pants to cover the excess weight, what are my options to cover up, stay cool but still ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
How do I buy sunglasses to suit my face?
I am finding it impossible to find sunglasses that suit my face shape. Are there any rules or tips when buying sunglasses? Sunglasses are the ultimate Summer accessory and with warmer months finally around the corner here are the AWW Fashion ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Aloo Achar (Nepal potato salad)
Meanwhile, combine the chiles (or green pepper), salt, lemon juice and ground roasted sesame seeds in a non-metallic bowl. Add the sesame oil just a little at a time and mix in with a wire whisk. Using a metal ladle or a small butter warmer, heat ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Whisky grass (Andropogon virginicus)
A tall grass (to 1m) with a distinctive erect, columnar habit and curly leaves. It is an orange-brown colour during the warmer months, and fades to straw-coloured during winter. Seed is surrounded by white hairs to about 1cm long, giving the ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Duvet factory
Rebecca visits one of Australia's oldest down factories to discover just what goes into making a duvet. There's nothing like snuggling up in bed with a warm duvet. And according to feather down lovers, you won't find anything warmer or lighter. ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Garden Lighting
Garden lighting really is one of the great inventions of recent times. Apart from adding charm and magic to the garden it means that you can enjoy the garden at night as well as during the day, especially during the warmer months. Garden lighting ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
