Caring for the little Creatures
We had a long dry winter last year and wild, stormy weather in early summer. The blossom was knocked off our trees which left very little for our bees. A…
Out with the old, in with the new
I may have mentioned once or twice that Autumn is my favourite season. I love the cooler days and respite from the heat of our Australian summer, the crisp clear…
12 Things to do for your Garden when it’s Raining
A rainy day shouldn't stop you from gardening. I don’t mind getting out in the garden if there is a bit of drizzle around and I can dash out between…
Plants that attract Bees to your Garden
I love having bees in my garden. Once I have planted my veggie garden for the season, one of the most important things to be done is to sit back…
Waiting for Solstice
I love winter, sitting inside watching the rain, cool evenings when I can light the fire and curl up with my knitting and a bit of Netflix or ABC iView…
Simple, delicious pumpkin soup with a twist
Pumpkins come into their own, grown in the home garden, providing comfort and warmth from summer through to the deep heart of winter. If you have managed to grow…
Our first produce for sale!
For some months now I have been attempting to grow some produce that can be sold. We have a wonderful shop in our local town which supports and promotes local…
A new garden
One of the challenges I have faced since moving to the farm is that I have had to start from scratch with my veggie garden. Instead of benefiting from the…
Pumpkin Pollination
Until this summer I have never managed to get any pumpkins off my pumpkin vines. Each spring I diligently plant several varieties of pumpkins with optimism and hope. Each year…
Summer Veg
I love this time of the year, not because I particularly like the sometimes harsh temperatures of a South Australian summer, but rather because I love growing my own food…