Globally Remembrance Day falls on November 11th and on the 11th hour of the day, folk often stop to remember those no longer with us. In Australia Anzac Day is reserved for veneration of fallen service men and women during World War One - it falls on April 25th annually.
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Beehive compost bin by Grow 4 it.
Let's face it, composting isn't the most stylish of pursuits - but it sure is rewarding. Minimal effort that yields successful results will make a composting advocate of even the most impatient gardener. In the past I've trench composted but it's a tad labour intensive. Tomorrow, I start my first 'real' attempt at cultivating fecund compost.
Read moreSaints, Snakes, Serpent head goddess + Shamrock
The magical charm of trefoil shamrock goes way beyond the fifth century Christian legend of St.Patrick. The three leaf plant (trefoil) is said to be the source of inspiration for the triskele, triple spiral, pagan symbols and beautifully illustrated knot-work illustrated in the Books of Kells. So why is this little plant classed as lucky and appear in mythology across so many civilizations?
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Globally Remembrance Day falls on November 11th and on the 11th hour of the day, folk often stop to remember those no longer with us. When I moved to Australia I discovered that Rosemary is also a big part of Anzac Day history, which falls on April 25th.
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