Gerrie Mackey is a freelance writer, retired teacher, and passionate gardener. During her teaching career she wrote articles on education, travel and social issues. Now that she is retired Gerrie can indulge her interest in gardening, and her place in the world, with her blog called Canberra's Green Spaces. Gerrie enjoys living in Canberra with its wide skies, clean air, and quiet country living within a thriving community. It is truly a modern city with unparalleled green spaces.