I took an updated photo of the house from the back corner of the garden as it is becoming so much more of a jungle than it was a few months back. From the main garden bed a grapevine has made its way up to the top deck alongside a Madagascar Bean. To the right … Continue reading Photo Update →

Stage One of the Aquaponics project. I leveled out the ground and compacted the sand. Made sure it was relatively even and then positioned a sturdy wooden pallet in place and put the fibre glass tank on top. The timing was somehow spot on as the fish pond began to lose its water level and … Continue reading Aquaponics – Stage One →

I got this inspiration from the concept of swales and how they permit water to be leached slowly into the earth for use by trees and plants. I had just planted a pepino cutting by a fence in a very, very dry part of my garden and as we approached summer it was becoming evident … Continue reading Creating a Micro-Soak →