Category Archives: Gardening

New Coles May Mag Now In Store!

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May Coles Magazinechicken & chorizo paellaMay is here and so is the latest Coles Magazine! This month we’re celebrating the enduring success of Curtis Stone’s Feed Your Family for Under $10 recipes with four fantastic new recipes. From his warming Fettuccine Bolognese Pasta to his impressive Chicken & Chorizo Paella, Beef & Pork Rissoles and Prosciutto & Cheese Pizza, they’re certain to jazz up your weeknight dinners and save your pocket.

Limes, broccoli and pomegranates are in season this month, so we’ve created a range of seasonal recipes, including Broccoli Quiche, Sour Beef & Noodle Soup with Lime and Lamb & Pomegranate Pilaf are just a few of the recipes you can make at home to celebrate the season.  Or why not turn a dinner into a Spanish-style party with our family friendly tapas spread featuring Potato Bravas, Cripsy Prawns with Aioli and many more.

Pick up the mag in store today, view online at coles.com.au or download our free Coles Magazine App for iPad via the App Store (just search Coles Magazine).

New Coles April Mag Now In Store!

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Coles April MagAutumn is here and so is our April Coles Magazine!  This month we’re celebrating cool autumn evenings, long weekends and the opportunity to indulge a serious love of chocolate.

Apple Cinnamon Custard CakeIn this issue, we have no shortage of delicious autumn fare, starting with Curtis’ stunning Chocolate & Pear Bread Pudding (pictured above) and sweet Apple Cinnamon Custard Cake (pictured right), through to the return of seasonal favourites such as leeks (Leek & Chorizo Risotto, anyone?) and pears. And for the Easter weekend itself, get ready to spoil everyone with hot cross buns and Curtis’ mix-and-match Easter menu, including his show-stopping Five Spice Roasted Pork Shoulder. If the indulgences all get too much, our 5 fast fish recipes will help lighten weeknight eating and are certainly impressive enough to share. Just leave space for dessert…

Pick up the mag in store today, view online at coles.com.au or download our free Coles Magazine App for iPad via the App Store (just search Coles Magazine).

New Coles March Mag Now In Store!

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Coles Magazine March 2013
The wait is over, our Coles March Magazine is now in store and we’re celebrating all pea & mint fettuccinethe delicious flavours of the season, including fresh figs, spring onions & green grapes (Grape Sorbet, anyone?).  Entertain with loads of green vegies and fast, delicious stir-fries like our cover dish – Chicken & Spring Onion Stir-fry (pictured above) and for delicious fuss-free meals in minutes, check out our recipes for Lemon & Garlic Chicken, Pea & Mint Fettuccine & Indian-style Lamb. If you’re really looking to impress though, our White Chocolate & Raspberry Layer Cake is a real show-stopper and easier than you might think to make.

This month, we’re also proud to share the latest news on our partnership Redkite, a leading cancer charity that supports children and young people with cancer and their families and we meet a young family who have been supported by Redkite’s valuable services.

Pick up the mag in store today, view online at coles.com.au or download our free Coles Magazine App for iPad via the App Store (just search Coles Magazine).

What do flower colours mean?

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Guide to flower colours
In the old-fashioned language of love, we all know red roses symbolise romantic love, but what do the other flower colours mean?  To help you tell your loved one exactly how you feel on Valentine’s Day, here is our simple flower colour guide:

  • Red symbolises romantic love and respect and creates a sense of passion
  • Pink symbolises femininity and creates a sense of happiness and gentleness
  • White symbolises purity and creates a sense of calmness, innocence and a feeling of serenity
  • Orange symbolises desire and enthusiasm and creates a sense of flirtation & happy ambience
  • Yellow symbolises friendship and gratitude and creates a sense of caring and joy (Hint: choose yellow roses with red tips if you’re falling in love)
  • Magenta symbolises unity and generosity and creates a sense of warmth
  • Lavender symbolises new love and love at first sight and creates a sense of hope, joy and warmth
  • Blues & Violets symbolises beauty and harmony and creates a sense of relaxation and calmness

Landcare Awareness at Coles

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Coles and Landcare AustraliaAt Coles, we’re very proud to support Landcare Australia and through this partnership we have donated over $3.5 million and supported them through programs, such as the Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants, which has seen more than $1.2 million in grants donated to over 1,500 schools and community groups across Australia.

Junior Landcare AustraliaThese grants help schools to establish their own garden programs and the program also encourages kids to learn more about the environment through outdoor learning! Schools have used the grants to establish everything from bush tucker and native garden programs to water-wise and sustainable garden initiatives, which has provided fresh fruit, veggies and herbs for school kitchens and cooking classes, as well as a lot of fun for the kids!

As part of our aim to reduce plastic bag use and encourage the use of reusable bags in our stores, we also partnered with Landcare Australia for the Plastic Bag Challenge, which saw participants gather 229,712 plastic bags for recycling, with the majority collected by primary and secondary schools.

For more information on our partnership with Landcare Australia and to apply for a Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grant, visit coles.com.au.

Top Priorities in Autumn

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autumn gloryPlant, prune and propagate – these are the priorities in autumn, the busiest time in the garden, as you clear up after summer and prepare for spring. And with crisp, clear sunny weather in many areas, it’s no hardship to get outside.

  • They say that to catch an autumn leaf as it falls brings good luck. But collecting autumn leaves to use as organic mulch or compost brings good nutrients to your garden. Use a purpose-built shredder to make leaves more manageable as mulch, or you can run your mower over raked up dry leaves to break them down
  • Look to your lawn and feed it with a lawn-specific fertiliser such as Yates Lawn Master
  • Remember some indoor plants, need less water in cooler weather
  • Many perennials can be divided now to give you new plants. There’s still time to plant tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs.

Get Waterwise with Our Top Water Saving Ideas

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Dry summers and ongoing water restrictions don’t mean you have to kiss goodbye to a beautiful garden. Getting waterwise means your garden can flourish in even the driest conditions.  The secret isn’t to just reduce water use, it’s also to make the best use of every precious drop. This means keeping run-off and evaporation from garden beds to a minimum.

Top tips for staying water wise:

• Check hoses and connections for leaks and replace where necessary
• Water deeply and less often to encourage plant root to seek out water
• Group plants with similar water requirements together
• Plant drought tolerant plants. Australian natives and natives of other arid countries have adapted to dry conditions. Favourites like roses, geraniums and lavender can also thrive
• Cut lawns high or replace with drought tolerant ground cover
• Use a good layer of organic mulch around the base of plants (away from stems or trunks). This helps stop evaporation and run off and keeps soil cool