ABC Open have a Facebook page for pics of what everyone was up to at 11:11 on the 11/11/2011. If I wasn't at work, where else would I be this time of the year?!
11:11 on the 11/11/2011
Author: Petit Paradis
I am on a journey with my family to transition as closely as practicable to a state of self-reliance in suburbia. I practice permaculture principles in our house, garden and community. We are on the southern coast of Western Australia. To our north is the rest of the world. To the south, Antarctica.
Two Things
1. The Sweat Peas are fantastic at the moment. They make nice cut flowers and the perfume reminds me of cottage gardens in the UK. I will definitely be planting more next season. Masses of the things. 2. The picture above is the collection of plant labels I have made using plastic milk bottles. I cut … Continue reading Two Things
Pickled Nasturtiums
The Nasturtium seeds are best gathered on a dry day, when they are young and soft and come off the plant easily. Give them a rinse and place in a one litre glass jar.To 480ml of vinegar add 25g celtic sea salt and 25g pickling spice tied together in a muslin bag and boil for … Continue reading Pickled Nasturtiums
Peanuts
Today I finally got to planting the peanuts that were given to me. After some reading I have planted them amongst the baby corn that is growing in the back garden bed. I will also try some in large pots to see how they go. Lots of experimenting in this garden.After the frequent rain and … Continue reading Peanuts
Sun Showers
Today was very much a catch up with friends and family day. In between I still managed to get seeds into soil and do some pruning and look after the chickens - and take some photos to record what is happening in the garden. In between sun showers too.I also wanted to document the paper … Continue reading Sun Showers
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