My Knitting Journey & The Lessons Learned From My First Project When embarking on a new skill or hobby, we often find ourselves starting from scratch—knowing nothing and gradually building our knowledge base. Learning something new as an adult can be both exhilarating and frustrating. I decided to delve into the world of knitting again…
The word Kokedama simply means ‘moss ball’. Kokedama is a form of Japanese garden art that includes shaping moss and soil around the roots of a plant. It is a muddy process of touching the wet soil and plants and molding it into a tight round ball around the roots – most of the time…
What can we do with an abundance of passion fruit? Two years ago I planted a passion fruit vine to eventually grow and cover and shade my fish pond. This vine amazes me because it is only two years old, yet it is producing heaps of fruit and the structure of the vine is so…
Welcome back to Daphne’s Corner! Today, we’re going to talk about… “The Spade: My Soil Symphony Conductor” #GardeningLife The spade, oh, the humble spade! It’s more than just a tool; it’s an extension of my arm… “The Garden Shears: The CreationTool Of Cutting” #GreenThumb Pruning shears are the surgeon’s scalpel of the garden… “The Watering…
Hello, dear readers! I’ve just turned the last page of “The Dictionary of Lost Words” by Pip Williams, and I’m brimming with thoughts and feelings that I’m eager to share with you. Embarking on a Linguistic AdventureThe Dictionary of Lost Words is sort of on the birthplace of the First Oxford English Dictionary. It is…
Whenever tending to my succulent garden allows me to connect with nature. change my mood and relax in my environment. It’s a peaceful, therapeutic activity that brings a sense of calm to my day. This hobby of mine is ever-changing and ever-learning. In conclusion, gardening and for me growing succulents is a rewarding hobby that…
The initial step in maintaining the health of your succulents involves recognizing the symptoms of plant distress. These symptoms may manifest in various ways such as yellow or brown leaves, leaves that are soft, mushy, or translucent, and leaves that fall off easily. Additionally, the presence of long and gangly leaves or branches, white patches…
Kokedamas is a new skill of gardening that I really enjoy. The art form from Japan has taken me a long time to even get a little correct but yet my skills and the plants themselves have improved. I can now do the Kokedamas at a much bigger size and use more delicate plants. Kokedama…
How good was yesterday’s game . . . Matildas – Simply the best! From gardening to my love for sport, especially Soccer… still dream of the incredible game played by the Matildas against Denmark on 7 August 2023, Sam Kerr’s brief appearance and still absolutely the best – showcasing her talents to her Australian fans….
Daphne’s Corner Daphne always loved life and was full of fun in school. However, there were many times when she could be very, very naughty – like when she wason a mission disturbing bee hives … When Daphne grew up and went to work – she worked hard and wasreally good at her work. However,…
