Glenorie Community Church

On our regular drives to our church in Glenorie, we pass “The Contented Cat Inn” and remember how our little Burmese cat, Toots, used to stay there sometimes when we were going on holidays. Toots seemed very contented when we picked her up to go home again and, while we were away, we felt assured […]

The Power Source

As our homes are increasingly becoming smart homes, we have phones that control our lights, our power, can turn on alarms, tv’s or the oven. We can play music through speakers throughout our house. We can open and close doors and gates. We can even walk into our temperature controlled environment as we get home […]

A Realistic Hope

Last month I talked about hope being an essential ingredient of a meaningful life, and over the next few months I want to look at three vital questions relating to the nature of hope. The first important question is this: Is our hope realistic? This month the biggest sporting event of the year will begin […]

Galston Garden Club

Well it was a very grey day as a large number of members set out for a ramble last Saturday. Our first stop was to Stuart Weir’s workshop at Pitt Town Bottoms. Stuart is a stonemason and garden artist who also works with metal. His metal pears are gorgeous and the sandstone candle holders proved […]

Spectacular Scenery from Muogamarra Nature Reserve

Muogamarra 2018 Discovery Season Muogamarra Nature Reserve is a spectacularly scenic reserve, protected for its fragile environments, Aboriginal and colonial past, and the beautiful display of wildflowers. During the months of August and September, Muogamarra will open on weekends, and welcome visitors to explore the spectacular scenery from the many lookouts and vantage points, participate […]

Don’t eat this turkey rhubarb!

Last month I was digging up turkey rhubarb (Acetosa sagittata) on my place. It is an evil vine that can cover your whole garden, including trees, if allowed to spread. To remove it, you need to follow the roots and remove the underground tubers. These can be about the size of a ping pong ball, […]

Biodynamic Farm at Warrah Society

Warrah Biodynamic Farm recently hosted Warrah’s annual Harvest Festival. About 80 guests, including Warrah’s clients, School students, staff and visitors, gathered in the autumn sun for musical performances and hearty organic soup. On the Farm we welcome the cooler weather and a decent drop of rain, finally! Crops in the ground include beetroot, broad beans, […]

Bromeliad Society of Australia

The Bromeliad Society of Australia will hold their next meeting at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 9 June with plant sales commencing at 11am prior to the meeting. Access is via the new Showground entrance off Showground Road into Doran Drive, Castle Hill with plenty of parking on site. Guest speaker, Judy […]