I’m feeling pretty excited. I’ve been asked to become an author for GardenDrum, the much, much bigger gardening blog, with 35 writers, across five different continents, many of whom I have seen on TV or heard on the radio. There I was, writing away on my little blog and an email popped up, just out of the blue. It’s amazing this internet Continue reading
Tag: Maitland Beach
Can I do it all over again, please?
I’m pretty sure I am officially the most spoilt person to turn 40 last Thursday. It’s almost certain. And whilst I am usually quite good at keeping on topic with my gardening blog, perhaps you will let me re-live a very special 72 hours and indulge me just this once.
My birthday started, after numerous delightful phone calls, messages and a flower delivery, with a trip of a lifetime in a seaplane.

Should I be worried that the pilot is wearing shorts and a baseball cap? Na, probably not, this is Stra-ya, after all
I’m not a great Continue reading
