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I find myself in an awkward spot where I’m not up to high maintenance pest prone things like potted heirloom vegetables anymore but also the annual flowers I planted are doing their own thing with no input needed. I’m also trying to conserve room.

I could search up the basics but could be wading through a lot of poor quality information and wanted to ask anyone more experienced.

Basically curious about how high/low the costs can be, whether it needs a lot of specialist stuff, and how beginner friendly it is. ie. How easy is it to stuff up or get into an overly complicated project.

My fears are accidentally killing it or snapping it while trying to gently bend a wire wrapped branch into shape.

Some nice sun and rain. Is there much happening in your garden?

Time has got away from me. You know the deal. Have you had any wins lately? How are you managing to stretch a dollar?

Edit: If you suspect a bird is sick or there are unusual deaths avoid touching it, take photos or videos and record the location if possible. Report it all to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline 1800 675 888 https://birdlife.org.au/h5-bird-flu-avoid-record-report/

There’s also AviFluMap https://birdlife.org.au/h5n1-avian-influenza/

I used to love this one, a very mild fruity curry. Fine for kids.

Don’t worry about getting hold of apricot nectar or couscous as substitutions are very easily made. I used to use orange juice instead and serve it over rice. I think I’ve seen generic brand tinned mango.

Chicken thighs could also be used instead of breast (if you’re willing to skin and cut them into strips or pieces) to make this dish cheaper.

Edit: If meat is still too expensive you could also just add browned cubes of pressed tofu or a handful of cashew or peanuts, or pad it out with broccoli

It’s soup weather. I can’t have tomato or cheese anymore but am randomly craving minestrone.

This is a really good time for planting in Melbourne, lots of rain. And even house plants are probably enjoying the sun at the windows.

What’s going on in your garden?

Any repairs, hacks, way to save some money? You know we’re interested

The weather is definitely getting nicer and there’s been some rains. A good time to plant or sow, or even just let your cactus on the windowsill soak it up. What do you have in mind?

You know what to do.