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How do you get a truly natural, random look when mass-planting bulbs? Toss them over your shoulder and plant them where they land.

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December 2008 Issue

DECEMBER ISSUE

  • 50 easiest plants: truly useful and beautiful plants that solve problems and look great
  • Creative Christmas: budget-friendly DIY decorating ideas for the festive season
  • Frangipanis: everything you need to know about growing these fragrant shade trees
  • Cheapest pets: affordable pets that give all the fun and affection you want

 

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I’VE LOVED YOU SO LONG WINNERS:

Thanks to everyone who entered our ‘I’ve Loved You So Long’ ticket giveaway. We received hundreds of entries.

There were some fantastic foreign language films nominated including Roberto Benigni’s ‘Life Is Beautiful’ and the popular French comedy ‘Amélie’. Other French films included ‘La Vie En Rose’, ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ and ‘Jean de Florette’. There were also a number of Asian films including ‘Winter Love Song’ (Korea) and ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’ (China).

Amongst the several older films selected were Ingmar Bergman’s classic, ‘The Seventh Seal’ (1957) and Federico Fellini’s masterpiece, ‘La Dolce Vita’ (1960).

Prize recipients will receive their double pass though the post in a few days.


Recipients are;

J Lavin, Holland Park QLD
S Fearn-Wannan, Altona North VIC
A Hodgson, Lane Cove NSW
J Ravell, Carlingford NSW
D Lyall, Old Reynella SA
B Bradford, Miranda NSW
H Ellery, Grennvale VIC
J Marchione, Allambi Heights NSW
S Bowtell, Bayswater VIC
J Harvey, Kidman Park SA
S Tan, Peakhurst NSW
H Reynolds, Heathmont VIC
M Burkitt, The Gap QLD
K Pilkington, Diamond Creek VIC
K Somers, Willoughby NSW
T Yegdich, Sherwood QLD
M Buske, Glengowrie SA
A Fong, Sydney NSW
M Webber, Broadbeach QLD
M Norris, New Town TAS

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