Sally Putan
Sally was born 1957, in Wellington, New Zealand. She completed her study as an Occupational Therapist in 1980 and worked in New Zealand before heading overseas to work and travel in England. She worked in the fields of general medicine, geriatrics and head injury.Holidays were spent exploring Europe by bicycle with her new husband. Settling back in New Zealand she left work to raise two boisterous boys, now young adults. Though not in full time work during this time Sally has done many things,describing herself a butterfly by nature, flitting from one challenge to the next. She has completed a paper in botany, studied photography and completed a photojournalism course where her first article was published by a quality local magazine. For the last fourteen years she has worked as a head photographer for the largest school photography company in New Zealand . Sally is from a creative family, two of her siblings being professional artists. She loves her garden, reading,craft work, beach holidays and is a hopeless cafe dweller.
Latest Articles
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Native New Zealand Trees for Gardens around the World
New Zealand has a wide variety of native trees suited to the home garden. Many can be purchased and successfully grown in countries around the world.
Jul 28, 2011
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How to Make a Garden Pond
Simple steps to make a garden pond with useful hints and information.
Jul 26, 2011
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Garden Pond Design
How to design a garden pond in easy steps for the home gardener.
Apr 10, 2011
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Vegetable Container Gardening
When outdoor space is limited try growing vegetables in containers and enjoy the healthful benefits of home grown produce.
Mar 3, 2011
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Rainy Day Activities For Kids
Winter days can seem to drag so why not bring back some good old fashioned creative play that doesn't cost the earth? These activities for kids will help.
Feb 14, 2011
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Apple Recipes. Recipes for Apple Cake and Apple Jelly
These are Two Easy Recipes using Apples. A Healthy recipe for Apple Cake and an Apple Jelly for the Store cupboard.
Feb 13, 2011
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Pasta. What Type of Pasta is That?
Many keen cooks like to try pasta recipes but it can be confusing with all the different pasta shapes around. Here is a list of several popular pasta shapes
Jan 24, 2011
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Pasta Recipe. How to Make Pasta at Home Using a Pasta Machine
With some spare time and a bit of knowledge it is not as difficult as many think to make home made pasta. Get the kids involved for an afternoon of fun.
Jan 24, 2011
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Christmas Gift Crafts for Kids
There is something special about a Christmas gift made by a young child. Any family member will be happy to receive a Christmas present made with love.
Dec 12, 2010
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Christmas Crackers to Make at Home.
Home made Christmas crackers give a personal touch to any festive table. The prizes inside can be so much better then store bought Christmas crackers.
Nov 6, 2010
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