Home & Garden
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First Batch of Blooms
The first blooms of the season had arrived, with roses opening and orchids sending out their spikes. After all the waiting and tending, the balcony was beginning to reward me. 🌹🌸
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Eating Out…
The guinea pigs decided to eat out — quite literally. Fresh grass, garden plants and whatever else looked edible became the day’s buffet.
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Goodbye, Jess
After 9 years and 3 months, I had to say goodbye to Jess, my feisty little fur baby. She lived a long, happy life and became part of the everyday rhythm of our home.
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Introducing Freddo
Meet Freddo, the newest resident of our balcony. He’s a very big boy who apparently found one of my plant pots, decided the accommodation suited him and moved in without consulting management.
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The Secret Behind My Good Genes
Graeme thought my less-wrinkly skin was down to good genes. Then one morning he discovered that the genes apparently have a maintenance program.
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I Planted a Mandarin and Ended Up With Capsicum
I planted a miniature mandarin tree and fertilised it with guinea pig droppings. Somehow, an accidental capsicum plant took over the pot — and made a very convincing case for staying.
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Apparently, Plants Improve Productivity
They said plants in the workspace improve productivity. Nobody specified how many plants, so naturally, I may have overcommitted.
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What a Wonderful World…
A beautiful sunrise, a Grey Goshawk eyeing the guinea pigs, and our highly trained guard dog sleeping peacefully through the entire security incident.
Stories Along the Way 