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25.01.2022 some beautiful, some hilarious..!

25.01.2022 Trees are the answer..not the problem. There is an understandable knee jerk reaction of many land and home owners who are planning to remove all the trees from ...their properties in an assumption that it will protect their homes from bushfires. Trees are essential to the recovery of the land and environment. There are a number of hardy fire retardant trees and shrubs and I will share more of this information in another article. I discovered this great article about this fire resistant conifer or pine tree. These trees can in fact protect the perimeter of a property.

25.01.2022 If you are having trouble finding the link to purchase a copy of What Cut Flower is That?, here is the direct link http://www.whatcutfloweristhat.com.au/purchase/ Thanks for all your interest, there are a number of remaining copies so we suggest you get yours before they run out.

21.01.2022 Date for the bookings has been extended to tomorrow 2nd August.

20.01.2022 This is a wonderful day, just packed with information.

16.01.2022 Good enough to eat: The lovely Delwyn Thomas walks us though all the edible varieties of flowers we have at From Our Farm. Read all about it in our magazine ‘Food In Mind’ (available at the Greenhouse Cafe Nabiac) or visit our blog fromourfarmnsw.com.au/blog @ Firefly

13.01.2022 fabulous flowers and weddings in Hawaii, we can do it too...

13.01.2022 Have you got your copy?

13.01.2022 A Bride can be difficult when she has her heart set on a particular style and the florist knows it is a noxious weed. . Unfortunately, this new style trending on Instagram is causing grief. Now florists find they could be fined up to $60,000 dollars for trying to please.

13.01.2022 Sadly I was unable to make it this year, wow what a show it was !

13.01.2022 Need a Christmas Present idea for someone you know? http://www.whatcutfloweristhat.com.au

12.01.2022 Okay, let’s talk about what’s best for the kitchen bin. I took this pic at Woolworths, and I’m a little frustrated because of how deceiving and confusing this ...is for the regular shopper just trying their best to make a good decision at the checkout. Multix have come out with a ‘greener’ bin liner option. Looks great on the outside, but let’s break this down. The top roll I’m holding is labelled ‘plant based’ under Multix’s ‘Greener’ range. Okay, sounds positive right? Well, yes that’s a positive, as it also states that it’s made from 60% plant-based material, a renewable resource from the sugarcane industry which is indeed a great move, but if you look closely, it is also labelled as ‘degradable’. Now, degradable is not to be confused with ‘biodegradable’ because anything that is degradable will not fully break down into the soil when it ends up in landfill. Instead, it turns into tiny pieces of plastic that will never break down, continuing the micro plastics issue we currently face in our oceans. Probably not a great option. The second roll I’m holding is same brand, being Multix, same ‘greener’ range in bold labelling, but here are the differences. Firstly, instead of ‘plant based’ labelling, they have it labelled as ‘compostable’. It also states that it’s ‘biodegradable’. This is where it makes ALL the difference! So, compostable and biodegradable are sort of the same, but sort of not. To the average person, it would seem the same, but here are the slight differences. They both aim to break down safely into the earth, however, biodegradable is made for breaking down in landfills, and compostable is made with a specific set of requirements to break down safely in a compost. Usually the compostable bags are quicker to break down too. So, if you were after a bag safe to put into your compost bin, or wanting to just use the bag for kitchen to wheelie bin, I can understand how this could be confusing. I looked closer on the back of the label and it is marked as home compostable AS 5810 ABAP 20006 and compostable AS 4736 ABAP 10060. These numbers refer to the certification from the Australian Bioplastics Association. This is probably a good option to purchase, and they have different sizes to choose from, plus it is labelled as safe for composts too, so double great. Lastly, I wanted to shed light on another brand called ‘compost-a-pak. These were so clearly marked compostable, with zero confusing labels. This is also certified and marked on the back of the label compostable certification number AS 4736-2006 ABAP 10019 and home compostable certification number ABAP 20001. It also states under the headline made from vegetable material and plastic free. Australian certified compostable. This is so crystal clear, and easy to understand, and I wanted to show the stark difference in the marketing and labelling. I’ve seen many people putting the first option on the conveyor belt at the checkout and I know those people are just trying to make the best decision, but it’s not fair that they’re being misled. I couldn’t find other sizes in this brand on the shelf besides the one, but it’s still a pretty good option. I hope this helps you make your decision a little easier when you go shopping next DISCLAIMER 30/06/2019: I am just a regular degular 26 year old interior design grad, and by no means an expert in this field. I don’t have all the answers either but I’m open to learning more if you have other info for me to look into! This post is for people who prefer to buy bin liners, who are just trying their best to implement small positive changes in their house holds. I’m not claiming bin liners are better than any other option as I think it’s super unrealistic to expect a one size fits all option to work for everyone’s differing and unique households. If you do naked bins, awesome. If you line with newspaper, great. I’m not against any other method, again, this is just highlighting labeling confusions for those who prefer this particular method for their home. So please be kind, I’m about building each other up and learning together, seeing as we are all in this together UPDATE 01/07/2019: I have a community for you all to join and continue sharing your research with me so we can continue the discussion and help each other understand all the different ways we can implement small changes into our homes and lifestyles. Join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/970660032971121/ Thank you for sharing.

12.01.2022 From Greenhouse Cafe Nabiac

12.01.2022 Australia is a huge importer of Columbian roses

11.01.2022 Reposted from another page but absolutely shares my sentiments. We are addressing all flower consumers today. We love flowers, we keep our optimism and want to... keep this joy for all those who cross this period. Self isolation is the message sent by the authorities. We each have to act responsibly to stop the spread of the virus. We use this time to rest, for our loved ones, to prepare ourselves further and to enjoy the little things that surround us. The seasons will neither postponed nor cancelled by the state of emergency. Nature takes its natural course, birds are heard even from the window of our apartments, trees bloom and flowers...... flowers can be good therapy. The presence of flowers in any room generates immediate and long lasting positive emotions on our soul states. The reactions, the good mood, the positive way we treat those around us, can be influenced by the presence of flowers. If there are flowers and plants in our homes, the stress levels are dropping, the air in the room clears and the dust levels are reduced. Moreover, the colors and smell of flowers have positive effects on our mood. Let's help ourselves with flowers during this period as a cure for our souls! We can still order them online or by phone from the flower shop we usually call - For us, for our mothers who are good to stay in the house, for a friend whose anniversary is now, for any close or acquaintance to whom, more than ever, during this period, we want to show appreciation and thank That it exists in our lives! United, calm, responsible and hopeful, let's take care of each other, help each other and we will overcome this period well, which could be a great lesson we learn together!

08.01.2022 You could spend lots of money on gym memberships, study and perfect the art of meditation, practice tai chi and dose up on vitamins, or, you could start gardening?

06.01.2022 Attention Students & Teachers... With our local horticultural bookseller Florilegium soon to close its doors, people may find it more difficult to buy copies of this manual. We wanted to advise teachers and students that we still have copies of this publication available for a limited time.... It is THE Number One Recommended, Valuable Resource for students and professionals in the industry. Order on-Line @ http://www.whatcutfloweristhat.com.au

05.01.2022 Thank you Denise Wheyman for sharing this video of the famous Keukenhof gardens, I have had several trips to Holland but sadly, to date, never in Tulip time, this is almost as good as being there.

01.01.2022 NATIVE THYME One of our most frequently asked questions is if you can substitute normal thyme for Native Thyme. Absolutely you can! Just remember that Native ...Thyme has minty notes in addition to its herby flavour. Native Thyme is a type of native mint once used as a medicinal herb, but now more commonly features in cooking and herbal teas. With hints of pepper and earthy tones, it makes a great flavoursome herb for chicken, fish, emu, too and lamb dishes. Our Native Australian dried herbs are available for purchase on our website by clicking the link in our bio or heading to tuckerbush.com.au What’s your favourite dish that features thyme?