Plumbago shrubs are an intrinsic part of old gardens where I live. The heavenly blue that characterises a Plumbago Week encourages you to sit and dream. Take this chance to recall some of your happiest memories, and then, think about how you can incorporate some of that happiness into your life, now. It might be…

In the cool shade of a pine tree, it’s time to chill. For those of us sneezing our heads off at the pine flowers, inside is nice, too 🙂 Yay, it’s a Pine Flower Week. I love Pine Flower Weeks because these are Zen-tranquil breaks in life when I suddenly realise that I do NOT…

Gazanias are brilliantly coloured, bold flowers that flourish in the toughest conditions. I have great memories of using their petals as kid to produce the loudest, shrillest whistles. You held a petal taut and blew against it. Who are you going to whistle to this week? Call a friend, chat with a work colleague, make…

A Pincushion Hakea Week is all about preparation. Do any of you carry sewing kits in your handbag? Nope? How about when you go on holidays? A broken zip is no joke when you’re at a conference (been there, done that, was incredibly grateful for the safety pin in my purse). Now, forget actual sewing…

Are you ready for a crazy Callistemon Week? The everyday name for these flowers is bottlebrush — and that’s really what they look like. Bees love callistemon flowers with their bright colours and abundant pollen. I love them because they’re just so cheerful. However, a Callistemon Week isn’t about cheeriness and buzzing around like a…