Gardening & Arrangement Guides

Beginner's Corner

Perfect starting points for your mindful garden journey

Essential gardening tools laid out neatly

Essential Tools for Mindful Gardening

Discover the basic tools you'll need to start your garden, from quality pruners to comfortable gloves, and learn how each tool can become an extension of your mindful practice.

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Small potted herb garden on a windowsill

Windowsill Herb Garden for Beginners

Learn how to create a simple herb garden that fits on your windowsill. This guide covers soil selection, container choices, and care routines for common herbs like basil, mint, and rosemary.

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Collection of low-maintenance indoor plants

5 Impossible-to-Kill Houseplants

Start your indoor garden with these resilient plants that thrive even with minimal care. Perfect for beginners or those who travel frequently but still want to enjoy the benefits of living with plants.

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Floral Arrangement

Create beautiful compositions with intention

Floral Arrangement Basics

Learn the fundamental principles of creating balanced and harmonious floral displays. This guide covers flower selection, preparation, and arrangement techniques for beginners.

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Color Harmony in Floral Design

Understand how to use color theory to create emotional impacts with your floral arrangements. This guide explores complementary, analogous, and monochromatic color schemes.

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Seasonal flower arrangement with local blooms

Working with Seasonal Blooms

Discover the joy of creating arrangements with locally available, seasonal flowers. This guide helps you identify what's in season in Australia throughout the year.

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Australian Garden Calendar

What to plant and when in your region

Spring (September - November)

As temperatures warm, it's the perfect time to plant:

Vegetables: Tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins
Herbs: Basil, coriander, parsley, dill
Flowers: Sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds, petunias

Spring gardening tasks include soil preparation, pruning winter damage, and gradually increasing watering as the weather warms.

Summer (December - February)

During the hot months, focus on:

Vegetables: Sweet corn, beans, capsicum, eggplant
Herbs: Lemongrass, mint (in shade), rosemary
Flowers: Dahlias, salvia, portulaca, kangaroo paw

Summer gardening involves consistent watering (preferably in morning or evening), mulching to retain moisture, and providing shade for sensitive plants.

Autumn (March - May)

As the weather cools, plant:

Vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peas
Herbs: Sage, thyme, oregano, chives
Flowers: Pansies, violas, sweet peas, snapdragons

Autumn gardening focuses on preparing for cooler weather, collecting seeds, and beginning to reduce watering as temperatures drop.

Winter (June - August)

In the cooler months, you can plant:

Vegetables: Kale, spinach, onions, broad beans
Herbs: Parsley, chervil, winter savory
Flowers: Cyclamen, hellebores, primulas, alyssum

Winter gardening involves protecting plants from frost, planning for spring, and focusing on indoor gardening projects.

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