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Sustainable life: Best vegetables to grow this summer

Mia Swainson — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:00:17 +0000

Long days of sunshine. Green shoots. Earthworms dancing in the soil. If you’re new to vegetable gardening, take a moment to get the foundations right. As with Real Estate, think...

Sustainable Life: Could you buy nothing new for a month?

Mia Swainson — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:15:34 +0000

Could you survive without buying anything new for a whole month? “Impossible!” you might say. “Crazy!” You’re not alone if that’s how you reacted but stick with me. Buying nothing...

Sustainable Life: Seven tips for a cooler home this summer

Mia Swainson — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:10:03 +0000

Wondering how you're going to beat the heat this summer? Here, Mia Swainson shares her top tips for staying cool at home (and they won't break the bank). I like...

Add zing to your winter with five secret ingredients

Mia Swainson — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:10:47 +0000

Do you look in the fridge and despair at the thought of the same, plain food? Does it drive you to order takeaway or eat out…just to have something that...

Sustainable Life: Grow your own leafy greens

Mia Swainson — Wed, 03 May 2023 20:00:47 +0000

Crunchy green goodness grows best in Canberra’s cooler months. Mild days, with plenty of sunlight, are the perfect canvas for fresh, delicate leaves. There’s nothing better than a salad with...

Sustainable life: Carbon positive home

Mia Swainson — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:15:43 +0000

Global warming looms like a tribe of rampaging giants. It is a future with more drought, bushfires, smoke haze and rising sea levels. How does one person stand up...

Sustainable life: Fastest way to a happy planet

Mia Swainson — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:10:38 +0000

Time is of the essence. Our planet’s climate, biodiversity, and natural resources are in desperate need of regeneration. We can all make a difference through the choices we make...

Sustainable Life: Edible flowers in the veggie patch

Mia Swainson — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:10:57 +0000

Spring blooms delight our senses with many colours, shapes and smells. This marks the beginning of a productive summer veggie patch. Flowers are a sumptuous display of plants desperately seeking...