@mariecolemanao.bsky.social
Great-grandmother, feminist, one-time senior public servant
So looking forward to my spring garden
October 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
So looking forward to my spring garden
Canberra gardeners need resilience. My prized tree peony has come into spectacular bloom. But a big storm approaches. I enjoyed it through a windows- been in hospital not going out into the cold wind. One pic from another day
September 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Canberra gardeners need resilience. My prized tree peony has come into spectacular bloom. But a big storm approaches. I enjoyed it through a windows- been in hospital not going out into the cold wind. One pic from another day
Today's loaf.
September 11, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Today's loaf.
Cottage on Monaro farm this morning at 6.30
August 30, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Cottage on Monaro farm this morning at 6.30
Almost done in kitchen. Focaccia now getting grandson taste test, Thai curry pumpkin soup just needs coconut milk and fish sauce. Off for Nana nap
July 25, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Almost done in kitchen. Focaccia now getting grandson taste test, Thai curry pumpkin soup just needs coconut milk and fish sauce. Off for Nana nap
Been enjoying the sun on Canberra even if 🌡 is under 10. Rosellas feasting on the Dicksonia Antactica in the fernery
July 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Been enjoying the sun on Canberra even if 🌡 is under 10. Rosellas feasting on the Dicksonia Antactica in the fernery
Here you go
June 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Here you go
Decided to toss in some mushrooms. This is my largest casserole dish. The Two Fat Ladies' dish must be massive. No room for 2 cans of beans. Or their volume of stock. As it is this will be almost as much as I can womanhandle into the oven.
May 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Decided to toss in some mushrooms. This is my largest casserole dish. The Two Fat Ladies' dish must be massive. No room for 2 cans of beans. Or their volume of stock. As it is this will be almost as much as I can womanhandle into the oven.
You mean like this? Just milk jug covers in our house. Also good for any jug where you wanted to keep flying insects out.
March 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
You mean like this? Just milk jug covers in our house. Also good for any jug where you wanted to keep flying insects out.
My chilli plants are very productive so I am starting chilli 🌶 jam cooking. Will make gifts of excess ( considering the ten or so jars in the pantry from last year). Very hot day forecast for Canberra today.
March 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
My chilli plants are very productive so I am starting chilli 🌶 jam cooking. Will make gifts of excess ( considering the ten or so jars in the pantry from last year). Very hot day forecast for Canberra today.
Invalid lunch. Basket steamed seatrout - ginger coriander mirin. Tartare sauce, cucumber tomato from garden.
March 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Invalid lunch. Basket steamed seatrout - ginger coriander mirin. Tartare sauce, cucumber tomato from garden.
Big garden morning. Lime translated from pot to ground, sheltered by fernery. Really pot bound, but still trying to fruit. Cooler few days ahead, maybe showers to help it settle
March 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Big garden morning. Lime translated from pot to ground, sheltered by fernery. Really pot bound, but still trying to fruit. Cooler few days ahead, maybe showers to help it settle
Look at the beautiful flowers daughter #3 has sent as a birthday gift & get well present.
February 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Look at the beautiful flowers daughter #3 has sent as a birthday gift & get well present.
Looking up into my backgarden mulberry tree.
February 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Looking up into my backgarden mulberry tree.
Escaped Canberra to farm. 50mms, no damage from storm yesterday. 14degrees a shock after last few days, fire going to heat water. Chooks out for a run. Heating some leftovers for early dinner
January 16, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Escaped Canberra to farm. 50mms, no damage from storm yesterday. 14degrees a shock after last few days, fire going to heat water. Chooks out for a run. Heating some leftovers for early dinner
Many in Canberra without power. Dramatic storms. Ok here- friends from Sydney for dinner
January 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Many in Canberra without power. Dramatic storms. Ok here- friends from Sydney for dinner
Ventured into the garden. First artichoke from new plants, some cucumbers. Farm eggs in refrigerator. Think will steam the artichoke, pout hot butter & lemon juice over it. Omelette & scratch salad for dinner tonight.
January 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Ventured into the garden. First artichoke from new plants, some cucumbers. Farm eggs in refrigerator. Think will steam the artichoke, pout hot butter & lemon juice over it. Omelette & scratch salad for dinner tonight.
A very happy Christmas to all. Had this carousel for almost 50 years. Delighted many children, helped them to understand that rising heat will drive fans.
December 24, 2024 at 7:02 AM
A very happy Christmas to all. Had this carousel for almost 50 years. Delighted many children, helped them to understand that rising heat will drive fans.
So too has Mr Priestley
December 15, 2024 at 11:52 PM
So too has Mr Priestley
Garden notes Canberra heatwave. Transplanted capsicum, cucumber to forever home. Mulched. Daughter #1, back from Top End helping with tomatoes, mulching. Tomorrow will help dispose of old broad beans. Galling in Nineties abt loss of strength, balance. Nice to enjoy a wine under wattle
November 23, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Garden notes Canberra heatwave. Transplanted capsicum, cucumber to forever home. Mulched. Daughter #1, back from Top End helping with tomatoes, mulching. Tomorrow will help dispose of old broad beans. Galling in Nineties abt loss of strength, balance. Nice to enjoy a wine under wattle
Lovely occasion 11/11 NFAW dinner. GG HE Sam Mostyn AC spoke. Particularly enjoyed moment when a 70s feminist was brought forward to be introduced & Sam said ' this is my mother-in-law'.
November 16, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Lovely occasion 11/11 NFAW dinner. GG HE Sam Mostyn AC spoke. Particularly enjoyed moment when a 70s feminist was brought forward to be introduced & Sam said ' this is my mother-in-law'.