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For 15 years, Millthorpe Garden Nursery has been a trusted destination for cool-climate gardeners across the Central West. More than just a retail nursery, MGN has become a true community nursery — a place where locals receive expert advice, reliable plant sourcing...
Losing a pet is never easy — they’re such a big part of our families, and saying goodbye can be heartbreaking. When your pet passes away at home, or you’ve made the difficult decision to put them to sleep, there are a few gentle options for aftercare to help you...
Help your kids understand climate change with calm, curiosity, and action. Discover hopeful, age-appropriate ways to talk about the environment together. Let’s be honest, climate change is scary for everyone. “Eco-anxiety” is becoming relatively widespread. And...
Did you know that cats and dogs are considered “senior” at just 7 years of age? For giant dog breeds such as Great Danes or St Bernards, the senior years begin even earlier—around 5 years of age. While ageing brings some changes, having an older pet can be a wonderful...
As our pets age, their needs change—sometimes in ways that are hard to spot. One common issue that affects many senior pets is Osteoarthritis (OA), a progressive joint disease that can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. But with early detection and...
We truly are lucky to live in a proper four seasons climate and Autumn really is one of the most spectacular. Gorgeous days of sunshine, cooling nights, falling leaves of luminescent reds and liquid amber, and of course the glorious garden just waiting for us to get...
Magpie Season: Keeping Your Kids Safe from Spring Swoops. As Spring arrives in Australia, magpie season is upon us. For many, this means warmer weather, blooming flowers, and plenty of outdoor activities. But for families with young children, it also means being...
Spring means snake breeding season so we are more likely to see snakes out and about at this time of year. We have had a bountiful winter in the Central West bringing bumper crops - and a mouse plague. This means lots of food for snakes including mice, rats, frogs,...
Orange-based CBJ Drilling owners Donna and Bryan Jones are this year's proud sponsors of the Angel of the Year award. "I like that Central West Mums hosts a constant dialogue of questions and advice and nobody ever gets on the site and says 'that's a dumb question',"...
How much should you use? It is possible to have too much of a good thing! We recommend around 5cm depth on perennial beds and up to 10cm around trees (remembering to leave a well around the collar, or base, of the tree). Any excesses can be used in your compost bins....
