Mindful Meanderings

This week, I took time out from what quite frankly, can at times be a very daunting schedule of work and family, running a small business in a COVID 19 environment and smack bang in the middle of the rose-pruning season. Not to mention feeling a little down at not being in the USA to attend my annual GardenComm International conference which was scheduled to be held in Colonial Williamsburg in VA.

I participated in the inaugural ‘Mindful Meanderings’ event held in Perth, Western Australia.

A new concept that is organized by Perth-based company Journeys of The Spirit, offering small groups of participants an opportunity to get out into the West Australian bush for a solid morning of walking and mindfulness coaching. One of the many benefits of COVID-19 has been the number of nimble thinking small businesses that have identified a need and altered their business plan, flipped the existing business model on its head, and adapted to the needs of their clients in a COVID safe way. This small business is a great example of that. https://www.journeysofthespirit.com.au/small-group-journeys/mindful-meanderings-australia

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This Week In The Garden, I Am Admiring My Camellias In Full Bloom

It’s winter here and there is no greater joy than seeing the stunning blooms of camellias in other people’s gardens as I travel around conducting garden maintenance in Perth as well as in my own garden.

These plants you would think, belong in cold climate gardens and have no place in Perth, not true. Our winters are pretty mild in comparison to other parts of the world and this winter we’ve been blessed with some lovely warm, sunny days with rainy evenings. This has been great for gardens and absolutely fabulous for camellias.

It is true that in recent years camellias have gone out of fashion for many designers and so you don’t see them featured as much as you used to but I am here to share with you that you really can’t get a tougher plant that needs less water or love.

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