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Clip art: the sheer genius of topiary

by Mark Evans

Following another successful Sculpture Bermagui exhibition (a big shout-out to all the volunteers!) I thought this month we’d explore the theme of living sculptures, particularly topiary. While topiary is one well-known living-art form, other fascinating techniques include bonsai, espalier, and even crop circles!

Topiary combines horticulture and creativity and involves the careful trimming and shaping of plants into decorative forms. These can range from basic geometric shapes to elaborate spirals, animals, or abstract designs. A … Read more »

Death of a Book Seller

by Alice Slater
reviewed by Wendy Tucker

Cover of Death of a Book Seller - a bright pink background, stack of books on the left side with a snail on top, and bright green lettering.There are fashions in books and lately many new novels seem to have the words Bookshop or Bookseller in the title. There are novels set in bookshops in cities, in towns, in villages, in developed and developing countries, during wars … Read more »

The juicy world of succulents

A group of succulents in terracotta pots.

by Mark Evans

Succulents are unique plants known for their thick, fleshy tissues that store water, helping them survive in dry or arid environments. Many of these plants have special features, such as waxy coatings, spines or rosette formations that minimise water loss. This diverse group includes familiar species like cacti, aloe and jade plants, each with its own characteristics.

Found all over the world, succulents are especially … Read more »

My Triangle – Sonia English

by Jacob Round and Flick Ruby

Sonia English starts work at 4.00 am to have all the bread, pies and goodies we enjoy from the Tilba Bakery ready when it opens at 8.00 am. The tables were all full when we went to see her, so we had to wait for many scones, roast beef and gravy rolls, mushroom pies and muffins to be washed down with coffee by customers before we could sit down.

Many moons … Read more »

Australian Gospel

Cover of Australian Gospelby Lech Blaine
reviewed by Wendy Tucker

Lech Blaine spent eleven years researching and writing his family’s story. He had access to his mother’s diary, thousands of official documents, and letters. He interviewed hundreds of people to ensure this work of creative non-fiction was balanced and nonjudgmental. It’s difficult to review this hilarious, heartbreaking memoir without making it sound like a potboiler about an Aussie battler family overcoming the odds. It is so much more.

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Dalithoy (Konkani lentils)

by bhagya

Bowl of Dalithoy (Konkani lentils) - yellow lentils with leaves, seeds and a green chili podIngredients:

1 cup toor dal (available at Coles)
a pinch of turmeric
2 green chillies, split lengthwise or sliced
coriander leaves

For the tadka:
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 dry red chilli
8 to 10 curry leaves
½ teaspoon asafoetida (available
at Candelo Wholefoods or Gulaga Organics or just skip it)
1 … Read more »

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