Aussie paramedic’s warning about garden hoses everyone needs to know: ‘This is scary’

A senior paramedic has warned parents about the dangers of using a garden hose in the summer – after a child suffered serious burns from hot water. Nikki Jurcutzhas paramedic for eight years with Ambulance victoryhe explained how water in a hose can quickly drop to between 55C and 60C under scorching sunlight when not … Read more

Julia Bradbury interview: ‘Being in the garden became a part of my recovery’

Fast forward a few years and I’m at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, looking at this beautiful curved garden table in one of the displays. It was a fallen tree trunk and turned out to be made from the same species of tree I had planted, and the person who sold it played a role … Read more

Pet owners warned over food packet choking risk after dog deaths

Pet owners are advised to be aware of a common domestic hazard responsible for killing thousands of furry friends every year. Food bags like chips and pet food pose a suffocation hazard, veterinarians and safety advocates warn. “Empty bags are attractive to dogs and cats because they retain the smells and tastes of food waste,” … Read more