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Flourishing gardens

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Tasmanian Traveller

On Thursday, after months of unavoidable absence, I returned to volunteer in the Food Garden at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. This provided stimulating opportunities to meet old friends, bask under the big blue sky, enjoy the sparkling light on … Continue reading →

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Blooming flowers good enough to eat

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Tasmanian Traveller

On the Goodlifepermaculture website comes a delightful video which shows a selection of flowers growing in our southern Tasmanian spring gardens right now, that can be eaten. This inspired me to wander in my garden and, with two exceptions (the … Continue reading →

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Thursday 28th October 2021 at RTBG

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Tasmanian Traveller

Glorious Thursdays have returned! In 2019 every Thursday was a sunny day regardless of season. Then last year and for many Thursdays of 2021, wet weather has hampered my spirits on volunteering Thursdays. But yesterday, working in the Food Garden … Continue reading →

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Thursday 26th August 2021 at RTBG

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Tasmanian Traveller

Yesterday I spent a modest amount of time at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) weeding before being defeated by the inclemency of the day; the drizzle and the penetrating cold dampness of the air. Janet and Meg did the … Continue reading →

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RTBG Thursday 8th October 2020

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

I need to listen to my own inner voice. On the Wednesday I was in my garden when my neighbour commented on the very wet day to be expected the next day. Later I checked the weather forecast and could … Continue reading →

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Permaculture gardening – part 1 of 3

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

A couple of years ago I met Hannah Maloney, well known in Tasmanian permaculture circles, when I participated in a workshop devoted to composting. I was super impressed by her ability to enthuse, provide credible information and to educate. She … Continue reading →

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RTBG Thursday 9 January 2020

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

I was grateful when K offered me a lift to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG). This gave us both a chance to emote strongly about the expected joys of being back volunteering in the Food Garden after the Christmas … Continue reading →

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RTBG Thursday 28 November 2019 – post 2 of 2

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Tasmanian Traveller

After lunch next to the Food Garden of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG), I was surprised to see the developments in the area where previously concrete had been removed and a gabion wall had been built.  Now soil covered … Continue reading →

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RTBG 29 August 2019

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Tasmanian Traveller

Once again the weather was gorgeous all through Thursday when I went off happily to volunteer for the Royal Tasmania Botanical Gardens  (RTBG) specifically within the Community Food Garden previously known as Pete’s Patch. I weeded different patches through the … Continue reading →

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