According to the Nyoongar Seasons, of which there are six, we are now in Djeran. The winds have dropped the last month or so, particularly in their intensity, with light breezes bringing a welcome freshness to the heat of the days. Scattered amongst this is the occasional rain shower that is replenishing not only the garden, … Continue reading Djeran – Ant Season
Author: Petit Paradis
What on Earth is it?
I've finished the Mud Room. But I don't think its a Mud Room or a Utility Room. We've got the preserving jars in it (stored) and our seeds (stored) and some frozen goods (stored) - so maybe it's just a Store Room. Although that seems a little bland, but it has a practical element to … Continue reading What on Earth is it?
April Update 2018
How the year is moving by. . . I have been working steadily to complete our last remaining room of the house - the utility room or mudroom. Once I get it completed we can start to move the items that are stored on the back verandah and get some resemblance of normalness occurring. … Continue reading April Update 2018
Unicorn Bird Bath – Recycled Magic for the Garden
Some items around the place have a final destination that doesn't include auctions, charity stores, selling or landfill. For instance this kids horse bike was found in one of the clearances. It used to be Mrs PP's and I remember having similar in my childhood. It was used by our boys and a combination of … Continue reading Unicorn Bird Bath – Recycled Magic for the Garden
Fine, Humid, Hazy
It's been really muggy the last few days. We had a shower of rain Tuesday night which freshened the garden up - then the sun came out. I'd like to report that I've progressed things in the garden and built new garden beds, sorted out the animals and got things ready for autumn planting . … Continue reading Fine, Humid, Hazy




