Tag Archives: nasturtium

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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Land of opportunity

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

I live in a land of opportunity. That I am free to pick and choose the activities on which I volunteer my time, is a wonderful privilege. That people and organisations give me the opportunity to volunteer (despite health crises, … 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 31st October

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Tasmanian Traveller

When I thought of pine cones, the image which came to mind was of large heavy seed free pods that litter the ground at certain times of the year and then get scooped up for Christmas wreath creations. Once upon … Continue reading →

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