Anna's Blog

Summer temperatures have officially arrived, and it has soaking up every waking hour of this precious time of year! Our mornings start slow with warm drinks in hand, walking alongside the garden to see what decided to pop up. Our nights consist of firing up the BBQ, plugging in the twinkly lights...

Finally, the weather is warm, pools are open and most of our days are spent outside, soaking up all the summer has to offer. But there is one thing that no one looks forward to as the season approaches, bugs! Rather than coating ourselves with harmful chemicals to prevent us from being eaten w...

Looking to stay hydrated this summer, all the while improving your gut health? Water kefir is a live, sparkling probiotic beverage that’s light in flavour, refreshing and delicious. It’s a functional beverage with multiple health benefits and you can easily make it yourself. Scientific research h...

Choosing a ready-made planter is a quick and easy way to brighten up your doorstep. Choosing to create your own planter by individually picking plants of a certain colour, care requirements and personality, is an even better way to brighten your doorstep and ensure that your summer flowers are ex...

Bold and showy, Mandevilla is known to add some drama to landscapes and container gardens. This tropical vine bears a nonstop supply of large, trumpet-shaped blooms in beautiful shades of red, pink, and white.  Mandevilla can also make a lovely addition to garden beds and borders but is most freq...