On Wednesday, Mrs PP was looking for a particular indoor plant which retails for about $15 - $20 a pot in the nurseries. She found one for $5 on a local trading site and was very pleased with herself. She innocently went out to pick it up whilst on her errands. After a while, I … Continue reading Mrs PP Strikes
For the record - a brief update on the tagasaste trees. I grew these from seed and though neglected at times during house moves and renovations enough managed to survive to make it into the ground where they have happily grown to over 6 feet. Though it is not clear from the picture, several of … Continue reading Tagasaste from Seed
Cabbages were in good supply at the beginning of the month so I took the opportunity to refine my sauerkraut making ability with the aid of my kettle bell which worked very well. This extra weight really did put pressure on the cabbage and allowed for a good amount of liquid to cover the ingredients … Continue reading The Sauerkraut & The Kettlebell
I have been known to clean up the local park of fallen branches, palm fronds and tree limbs. These get mulched and put into the garden. Sometimes I have assistance in the matter. Sometimes I go on alone. I figure it saves the council workers from having to do it before they mow the grass … Continue reading Green Keeping
The sorting of Stuff continues. . . It is amazing what you find when looking through family 'treasures'. This cardboard box back was found in amongst some of Gran's books and photos. Though Peters is known for its ice-creams, clearly at some point they also provided the convenience of chicken pieces to the busy house-wife … Continue reading Peter’s Chicken Pieces & Soil Conditioning
Petit Paradis 