The Explainer: ‘Mary gardens’ bring Catholic piety to the garden
Librarians KAYLA HARRIS and BRIDGET RETZLOFF, in an article first published on The Conversation, look at the revival of a medieval tradition…
Spring came early: February likely warmest on record amid climate change
Reuters The world likely notched its warmest February on record, as spring-like conditions caused flowers to bloom early from Japan to Mexico, left ski slopes bald of snow in Europe and pushed temperatures to 37.7 degrees Celsius in Texas. While data has not been finalised, three scientists told Reuters that February is on track to […]
A Sustainable Life: To help insects, make them welcome in your garden – here’s how
As the northern hemisphere transitions into spring, BRIAN LOVETT, a postdoctoral researcher at West Virginia University, looks – in an article first published on The Conversation, at how to invite insects into your garden…
Spring
I remember living in Armidale in New South Wales during my university days. Armidale, unlike a lot of Australia, enjoys four very distinct seasons – summer, winter, autumn and spring. PICTURE: Alexandru Tudorache/Unsplash It was my first spring there. The days were warming up, the sun shining, the birds singing. Flowers were coming into bloom, […]
This Life: In search of the living water
In an article first published by ASSIST News Service, CAROL ROUND reflects on our need for continual refreshing – both in the physical and spiritual sense…