Working through Winter

Published in Tasmanian Life in July, 2008.

As Gardening Editor for Tassie Life, I contributed a seasonal practical to each issue.

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Marjorie Bligh - Housewife Extraordinaire

Published in Tasmanian Life in May, 2010.

Marjorie Bligh is a Tasmanian legend. Visiting her in Devonport is a treasured memory. She was a resourceful, intelligent and determined woman who not only survived but thrived against the odds.

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The garden at the end of the lane

Published in Tasmanian Life magazine, in January 2008.

At the end of a long gum tree-lined lane in Glen Huon lies a lush green valley; a haven for birds and wildlife, and a sanctuary for two avid gardeners.

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Barry Davidson’s Claremont Garden

Published in Tasmanian Life in July 2008.

Claremont is an unremarkable outer suburb of Hobart. Barry Davidson’s garden is a delightful surprise: a completely remarkable labour of love and an important collection of magnolias, rhododendrons, maples and a certain unsusual orchid.