Small animals in the home systemThere are four groups of small animals in our garden that are intentionally placed. I ) Firstly, over a year ago now we were given two female guinea pigs. They required food and shelter and initially a bit of medication as they had a very bad case of mange. This … Continue reading A Cultivated Ecology →

I have also been meaning to post this little note as a sort of historical reference for later. Back in February, most mornings, very early I would hear a low whistle which I know to be a Diamond Firetail Finch call. They were in the valley just over a kilometre away where there is a … Continue reading The Diamond Mystery →

These are photos taken on Sunday 13th March 2011. My Mother-in-Law on the back deck sorting seeds while we work in the garden below and watch how the new chicks interact with the Isa brown Penny.They certainly had some sort of social interaction for the day anyway.I wanted to put the half wine barrels on … Continue reading Garden work and Exotics Update →

I have been reflecting often lately about current world events and through wanting to remain open and energised despite the appearance of things I have found myself finding much strength in being grateful for my garden. For what it represents, its potential and its stand for the things I believe in.If a change has not … Continue reading Gratitude Garden →

I noticed the Jerusalem Artichokes have opened up today. It has taken them some time to flower and I suspect it might be due to receiving very, very little water. I have barely watered them at all over summer. Still, they are doing well in the area I planted them - as planned. It is … Continue reading New Chooks →