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My lemon tree has come through the winter looking like a stack of dead twigs so did I just kill my lemon tree? The answer may surprise you but rather than give the surprise away here you should check out the video instead. Lemon trees are a fantastic addition to the summer garden and are surprisingly robust and easy to grow. What they don’t like however is freezing conditions but there are an increasing number of cultivars that are capable of tolerating cold winters such as the meyers lemon. Last year winter was particularly cold with temperatures dropping to -7 degrees Celsius, far colder than even the hardiest lemons to cope with even with winter protection. So what happened to our lemon when the spring finally arrived? ell check out the above video to find out. If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel ‘Walking Talking Gardeners’. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto ...

Jamaica might be famous for jerk chicken and pork, but if you’re a veggie or vegan traveller, there are plenty of plant-based and animal-friendly cuisine options in this iconic Caribbean island nation. And when you sprinkle some musical stardust, stunning natural scenery and wonderful wildlife in the mix, it’s the perfect choice for anyone who appreciates peaceful vibes, good company and spiritual word, sound and power. If you’ve always fancied taking a Jamaican trip where you venture beyond the confines of all-inclusive beach resorts, plan ahead and it’s safe to do so. To help you get started, here are five tasty tips for a conscious Jamaica trip. And then we’ll explore being vegan in Jamaica, vegan restaurants and traditional recipes 🙂 Being Vegan in Jamaica The abundance of fresh fruit makes being vegan in Jamaica a breeze – if you’ve ever wanted to try going raw vegan this would be an ideal place to start for sure. From locally grown guava, pineapple, rambutan, ...

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is the first foreign leader to address the Papua New Guinea  National Parliament since independence. He was ushered into the chamber this morning and seated at the right side of Speaker Job Pomat. The Australian Prime Minister was allowed to address the House under a provision of the Parliament Standing Orders as a special guest. Australian Prime Minister Albanese addresses PNG Parliament [Photo by NBC News] In his speech, the Labor leader says it is a great honour for him to speak to the members and people of this nation. He reaffirmed the Australian Government’s commitment in key areas of health, education, trade and security, and others. Prime Minister James Marape welcomed Mr. Albanese and said his visit to the country will enhance the peculiar history both nations shared. Mr. Marape also acknowledges the Australian Prime Minister’s recognition of our shared past and highlighted many issues that both nations need to address ...