Chasing a good wave? Be sure to check out my latest article on the best surf spots the GC has to offer, in the 100th edition of @blankstreetpress. I’ve contributed to this publication for almost seven years and have loved every minute of it. The entire editorial team is a bunch of legends, but particular mention must go to the fabulous @natatatalatilie who has been both my editor and mentor along the way. Looking forward to the the next 100 editions!
It truly is land of the Long White Cloud
Thoroughly enjoyed speaking to and writing about such inspiring women for the latest @neverthelessjournal. @ericalbartle at the helm of @outlanddenim and Sarah Roseberg, founder of @rafikicastle are truly inspiring women doing great things for society. Be sure to order a copy and enjoy reading about these women, and other beautiful tales of ladies doing it right!
Looking for an art gallery on the GC? Here are my personal favourites well worth a visit #blankstreetpress #artgallery #goldcoast #dusttemplecurrumbin #karencontemporaryart #hota #antheapolsonart #artloversaustralia #waynesorrenson#maverickhairandartspace #thehiveburleigh
Be sure to have a read of my tongue-in-cheek perspective piece regarding doing absolutely nothing for Christmas on ABC Everyday…https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/not-doing-anything-for-christmas-to-save-on-stress-and-costs/101743256
Had the pleasure of editing and proofing this fantastic novel by Pip Willis… if you’d like to read a copy, reach out…
Writer’s block remedy
Really enjoyed writing this editorial about effectively managing energy services within strata buildings, for Altogether Group and the Qld Strata Community Association...
https://www.qld.strata.community/post/proactively-managing-energy-services-helps-strata-to-beat-rising-costs-and-uncertainty
Had the pleasure of interviewing this incredibly talented artist from the Gold Coast, @alyssa.powell @roseandcitrus for @blankstreetpress...read all about it at
https://www.blankstreetpress.com.au/arts/alyssa-powell
Pic credits to Matthew Langa
A perspective piece for ABC Everyday about the imminent third La Niña…seriously, do we need more rain? https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/the-mood-in-lismore-is-dark/101495828
Nevertheless Journal have generously given free access to all the beautiful and inspiring articles in their first journal edition...I was very honoured to write for this publication and encourage you to check out the stories (and read mine while you're at it!): https://www.neverthelessjournal.com.au
Just received the first edition of the Nevertheless Journal…it is such an honour to write for this beautiful,empowering publication. Thank you for the opportunity @neverthelessjournal and @natatatalatilie
Another article for ABC Everyday highlighting the incidence of postnatal rage - motherhood is a tough gig...head on over to ABC Everyday for a read.
https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/what-is-postnatal-rage-how-to-get-help/101276966
Another month, another gardening update for The Lennox Wave magazine…
It’s amazing what a difference continuous sunshine makes to a garden and thanks to these gorgeous winter rays, the Lennox Community Garden is flourishing more than ever.
A break in the rain also meant the working bees were able
to proceed and not only did we prep the base for a new rainwater tank, but we also completed an additional two garden beds, which are now ready for planting. Fun fact, but did you know the garden bed layout is actually in the shape of a leaf? Here’s hoping that spurs the new seedlings on even more. The more established plants are healthier than ever, with the canistels, rollinias, white and black sapotes starting to fruit. There’s even a new male flower on the chempejack tree, which is a relative of the jackfruit. The new cinnamon tree, donated by Rob Goodwill, is also thriving.
Given our sub-tropical climate, July is a great time to plant beetroot and silverbeet, carrots, salad greens, potatoes, beans, radishes, spring onions, leeks, Asian greens, parsley, broad beans, coriander, kale and peas. If that’s not enough to keep you busy, the cooler months are also a good time to get your compost in order and prune your fruit trees. If the chilly mornings are too unappealing for you to be out in the garden, clean up and maintain your tools and shed - it’s better than trying to do it on a sweltering summer’s day and clean tools will help prevent the spread of any plant disease.
Until next month, happy gardening.
For more information please visit: facebook.com/lennoxcommunitygardens/
Such a honour to write a monthly column for the Lennox Head Community Garden for the excellent local publication, @lennoxwave ...gardening is one of my all-time passions and it's great to finally have the opportunity to get my hands dirty and talk all things soil, seeds and produce....
May was another innovative and fun month at the Lennox Community Gardens. Not only was there the first harvest off the delicious Rollinia tree (a fruit that tastes like lemon meringue pie) but there was also the installation of a new ‘wicking’ garden bed.
In a nutshell, the idea is that the modular WaterUps wicking cells, made in Australia from recycled food-grade plastic, ensure consistent water levels in the garden bed, reducing labour needs - which is particularly handy in a community garden that might not get daily attention. This in turn promotes consistent fast growth, instead of growth spurts and lulls that happen when soil dries out then gets wet again. Incredibly, the wicking bed system also saves up to 85% of water usage and unlike surface watering, doesn’t require watering for up to six weeks.
Under the expert guidance from Paul and Rosemary from Aqualess, the installation was relatively straightforward. Basically, modular cells in the bottom of the bed were topped with perlite and biochar, which was then finished off with nutrient-rich soil from the Lismore waste centre. The only thing left to do now is plant something delicious to eat.
To keep up-to-date with the Lennox Head Community Gardens, visit them on Facebook / Lennox Community Gardens.
Keep your eyes out for this incredible chick skater, at just 12 years old, @chlo_the_flo is something of a skate prodigy...read the interview for @blankstreetpress for more of an insight into where her passion for the sport all began.
For such a young Gold Coast woman, Chloe Covell has certainly achieved an incredible level of sporting prowess and continues to carve out a name for herself in the traditionally male-dominated skateboarding sport. Not only has she won Rumble on the Reef in Mackay and the National Championships in Melbourne two years in a row, but she also recently won a bronze medal at the X Games in Japan at her first international event.
In between skating, training, school and ah, more skating, Chloe took time out of her busy schedule to chat with Blank about ‘boarders’, training and her passions in life.
For the rest of the story, follow the link in my bio!
https://www.blankstreetpress.com.au/lifestyle/chloe-covell-skating
Rainy day chaos. #rudienudiemessyplayinmarch @kingdomplayroom @messy_mania @rudienudie_designs @gemma.leigh.r
Celebrating NYE solo style with my number one bringing the home the party. No doubt I’ll be in bed by 8. Merry everything people xx
