I was maybe 8 years old when I came across this book at a car boot sale in Fremantle. It was some ridiculously affordable price like 50c, and I had the pocket money to buy it. It is my first memory of the broader diversity of nature. It showcased to me a wider world of … Continue reading The University of Diversity
I've never heard so many Sacred Kingfishers around the place before. It's unusual yet fantastic. I've also started noticing the Citrus Swallowtails are emerging as are the Vine Moths now that there is an abundance of fresh, green, tender leaves on the grape vines. I have also heard many cicadas at the new garden and … Continue reading Phases Of Abundance – Tillellan
I do enjoy a good picnic. Less desirable are the large gaps of time between picnics. So taking a break from working in the garden and sitting on a grassy knoll overlooking views of both beauty and destruction (as above) whilst eating a banana and sipping water is my new picnic. From this place, anything … Continue reading A Picnic with Creation & Destruction
I plan to do the usual bird survey this year during Bird Week, between the 23rd and 29th of October 2017. Also this year I will look at doing the National Australian White Ibis survey as well, given that we are going to be living much closer to one of the local wetland areas. … Continue reading Australian White Ibis Survey
Soil Creation Whenever earth is moved it is wise to plant and / or seed as soon as possible. In other words, where earth disturbance is planned it is important to also have organised what species and methods (strategies) will be used to stabilise the area. With our initial earthworks at Tillellan there was a … Continue reading Soil Creation
Petit Paradis 