Gradually the system is taking shape. This was one of the bigger obstacles and I managed to overcome it today with a bit of an extra hand from my brother to get the second bench in position. I also painted the benches with metal paint to give them a new resilience to the weather. All … Continue reading Aquaponics – Next stage completed – May 2011 →

There has been a bit happening in the garden recently despite mainly working and not spending that much time in it, or seeing it in the dark when I get home...But last week we said goodbye to Beecker the rooster. He was starting to crow beyond his couple of 7am calls to several calls during … Continue reading New Chook →

Here is the chaos surrounding the next stage of the aquaponics project. So far, despite some time spent thinking things over, the project seems to be 'building itself'. The benches I got some months back have worked out perfect for the job. At the time I hadn't even thought about using them for this project … Continue reading Aquaponics Project – Some Musings. →

This is my painting of my wife in the garden with all the critters that I did for her birthday. The guinea pigs and the chooks and the scenery and the birds in the trees. Oh, and my brothers dog who sometimes visits. And the pelicans that soar over each day to and from their … Continue reading Dansons la Capucine (Nasturtium Dance) →