#Winter

Attracta Roach

May 29, 2019
3 min

A SLIGHT CHILL IN THE AIR MEANS IT IS TIME TO ECO-FRIENDLY YOUR WINTER

So it looks like Winter has arrived a little early and we are starting to feel the chills. Are you all set for it? I actually love the change in seasons, but that doesn't mean I like the cold. I know some people will think I am daft, but there something great about the change. Maybe it is the Irish person in me! Although it is a lot colder, there is a freshness in the air and the world seems to be a lot quieter or even still. This doesn’t mean we neglect our eco lifestyle. In

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PREVENTING COLDS & FLU NATURALLY THIS WINTER

Attracta Roach

Jun 7, 2018
2 min

PREVENTING COLDS & FLU NATURALLY THIS WINTER

As much as I try to keep myself healthy, sometimes it is hard to avoid getting an infection this time of year. Winter brings all sorts of nasties, like colds and the flu, and as I found out, gastro. The cold damp air, along with artificially heated homes with little or no ventilation allows the little buggers to rear their ugly heads. As always I look to what I can do to get rid of the bugs naturally, before I start heading to the pharmacy. I thought you might like to have a

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Attracta Roach

Jun 19, 2017
3 min

A SLIGHT CHILL IN THE AIR MEANS IT IS TIME TO ECO-FRIENDLY YOUR WINTER

So Winter has arrived and we are starting to feel the chills. Are you all set for it? I actually love the change in seasons. I know some people will think I am daft, but there something great about the change. Maybe it is the Irish person in me! Although it is a lot colder, there is a freshness in the air and the world seems to be a lot quieter or even still. This doesn’t mean we neglect our eco lifestyle. In fact, with each season we learn new tricks to become eco-friendlier

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PLANNING YOUR AUTUMN-WINTER VEGETABLE GARDEN

Attracta Roach

Mar 8, 2017
2 min

PLANNING YOUR AUTUMN-WINTER VEGETABLE GARDEN

I don’t know about you, but I love Autumn days. Not too hot, not too cold. The change in colours and the crispness in the air are so brilliant. In Melbourne, we have being enjoying some really warm weather - unusual for this time of year. Soon it will time to enjoy the last few warm days outdoors, before the colder weather hits us. It is a good time to remove your summer crops and plan those vegetables that grow in the cooler months. Now that we have been in our house more th

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Attracta Roach

Jul 22, 2016
3 min

RHUBARB – HOW TO GROW IT

Did you know rhubarb is a herb? Well, it is something I have learned lately. To be honest I didn’t give it a thought what it was, I just enjoy eating the many dishes it can make. I have grown rhubarb before at our last house, and I have found it to be a very hardy plant - a great plant to grow if you feel your hands are not so green. This delicious herbaceous perennial can live for a number of years and it can be divided every 3 -4 years, ensuring it can last a lifetime. Now

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Attracta Roach

Jul 13, 2016
2 min

WINTER GARDENING JOBS

Although it is a bit artic out there, there are still a few jobs that need to be done in the garden. Use it as an excuse to get outdoors and get some vitamin D. Clean your garden tools - Use natural cleaners or make up your own using vinegar and sodium bicarbonate, to wash down shovels and forks. Ensure your pruners or secateurs are clean and sharp. Prune your roses – Prune by at least one third. Ensure you remove any diseased, damaged or dead wood. It is too early to feed yo

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Attracta Roach

Jun 29, 2016
2 min

WINTER GARDENING CAN BE MAGICAL

I have to admit I don’t like being cold, but once I am rugged up in a warm coat and boots, I love the crisp air of winter. We are lucky in Australia, winters are never drab…well, maybe a little when it rains. Something is always blooming or even fruiting. The native wattles and the banksias are in colour. In our garden, our camellias, azaelias and cyclamens are showing off, but it doesn’t stop there. Our orchard has colour because of our oranges and lemons. You would nearly t

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MY EXCUSE, I HAVE A COLD SO I’M HAVING A HOT TODDY.

Attracta Roach

Jun 3, 2016
2 min

MY EXCUSE, I HAVE A COLD SO I’M HAVING A HOT TODDY.

Okay, so I’m not really sick, but as the evenings have been so cold, I love my hot drinks. And being a Friday, I usually sit down with a glass of wine to end off the week. So I thought I should start making my hot toddys again. It is something my family in Ireland often made up in winter, especially if one of us had a cold!!! It is very simple to make and you can adjust the quantities to your taste Ingredients 50ml whiskey 3 cloves 2tsp honey 1-2 tsp lemon juice 50ml water, j

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Attracta Roach

Jun 1, 2016
3 min

A SLIGHT CHILL IN THE AIR MEANS IT IS TIME TO ECO-FRIENDLY YOUR WINTER

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Attracta Roach

May 20, 2016
2 min

A WINTER WARMER - IRISH STEW

This always reminds me of my childhood, coming home from school on those cold evenings to a hearty bowl of stew. The meat was definitely tender because my mother would have the pot stewing for half the day. Now I make it for my family. It is so simple it gives you time to do other things while it cooks. Traditionally, it is made with mutton/lamb, but I prefer beef. Also, I throw in vegetables that I think will blend well with the other ingredients and happen to be in my fridg

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Attracta Roach

Apr 13, 2016
2 min

PLANNING YOUR AUTUMN-WINTER VEGETABLE GARDEN

I don’t know about you, but I love Autumn days. Not too hot, not too cold. The change in colours and the crispness in the air are so brilliant. In Australia, it is time to enjoy the last few warm days outdoors, even if you have to dodge the odd rain drop (well, here in Melbourne at least). It is also a good time to remove your summer crops and plan those vegetables that grow in the cooler months. As we are only a few months in our house, I am establishing our garden, but I am

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