It’s now officially too cold to garden except for two hours after midday, on days when it’s not raining, hailing, thunderous or foggy. But this is an excellent time to show kids that plants can grow weirdly, wonderfully, and stubbornly.
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Jackie French is an Australian author, historian, ecologist and honourary wombat (part time), 2014-2015 Australian Children’ Laureate and 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. She also writes a gardening column for The Canberra Times.
Jackie French is an Australian author, historian, ecologist and honourary wombat (part time), 2014-2015 Australian Children’ Laureate and 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. She also writes a gardening column for The Canberra Times.
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