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The philosophy of growing caterpillars
Isn’t it funny how quickly things can change. Only a week or so ago, I was getting excited that our native Dutchman’s Pipe vine was still kicking on in the canopy of our tree, then a couple of large butterflies of both sexes were spotted multiple times. Today, the final part of the puzzle: caterpillars.…
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Return of the Birdwings
Just when I was thinking about planting a new native Dutchman’s Pipe vine, I started seeing butterflies in the yard again. Males and females have floated through, including this huge male, the biggest I’ve probably seen at around 15cm across. That lead me to gaze upwards into our tree and realise that the original vine…
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Growing dianella during lockdown
Like a lot of people, I became a pandemic gardener. I’d never grown anything from seed, but all the time at home* was the perfect opportunity to finally give it a go. Dianella caerulea are a local native and a staple in our garden. We use them in difficult spots that other things would not…
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The mindfulness of astrophotography
Photography is my favourite hobby. I’ve been dabbling in it for at least 20 years and it’s given me a lot of joy in that time. Within photography, there are a lot of different niches, and lately the one that’s hooked me is astrophotography. Those expansive Milky Way shots have captivated me for years, but…
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Why sunsets are good for you
Exploding colour in the sky is more than just a pretty end to the day.
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Castle Hill in the wet
My neighbourhood walk is one of my favourite places to be in the wet season.
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Jolly Green Giants
Our last two chrysalides
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The Butterfly Diaries
We’ve been cultivating butterflies.
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Wedge-tailed eagle
Bird-watching on the Plenty Highway
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Simplicity and Solitude
Peace and quiet on the Plenty Highway
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