by Danielle White That which many of us longed for during the dark cold winter has finally arrived; summer sunshine and the warmth that comes with it. What’s more, Nature seems to have brought us a summer-of-old; complete with tempestuous storms, sun showers, long sun-drenched days, balmy star-sprinkled nights and… Read more…
If we begin summer at the first of December, then Sagittarius will start the southern hemisphere summer zodiac. If we believe the summer solstice starts the summer then Capricorn is our beginning sign. This leaves Sagittarius in a cross over place. Is it a spring or a summer sign? Like… Read more…
Summer is often the most challenging season for gardening. Your action plan in the garden for when the sun heats up will most likely include feeding your garden and vegetable patch, summer prune, lawn care, mulch to keep moisture in and will definitely include watering. For me, it is a… Read more…
Mt. Buninyong Winery, just 25 minutes south of Ballarat, heading toward Geelong is a destination that has to be on your list for anytime of the year, but particularly leading up to and across the holiday season. This is more than just a cellar door, it’s a place where you… Read more…
Well we survived another deadline and sent the summer issue of Secrets off to the printer. It will be available in print format and online from 14th December. Being Summer, we know there will be lots of people out and about in the Central Victorian region, many who travel with… Read more…
These are just a couple of images captured by Sam White from his family farm at Sidonia near Kyneton. Sam is equally passionate about farming and photography and these images clearly show that he has an eye for the spectacular. More of Sam’s images can be seen in the summer… Read more…
If you’re looking for somewhere to go where you’ll find exceptional food and great service, you have to try The Plough in Myrniong. Where’s Myrniong I hear you ask. It’s a little off the beaten track and you have to execute a bit of a “dipsy doodle” off the Western… Read more…
Castlemaine Farmers Market now has a great new location just in time for long hot days of summer. The move to shady Victory Park in Mostyn Street, next to the Old Market Building makes a beautiful venue for this real farmers market. The shady trees, playground for the kids and… Read more…
“Australian researchers have found people aged over 65 seem to lack the ability of their younger counterparts to tell stories efficiently and clearly. The study of 30 healthy people aged over 65 and 30 aged between 18 and 49 found the older group used about 100 words to tell a… Read more…
LIONEL LINDSAY – a new exhibition at Creswick Museum For lovers of art and Australia’s history, there is a new exhibition of works by Lionel Lindsay opening at the Creswick Museum in January that will run until May 2012. Lionel Lindsay is one of Australia’s greatest artists. A wonderful character… Read more…
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