It was only a matter of days after we had moved in that my wife came home with two female guinea pigs, picked up from a home that no longer wanted them. They had been offered on the local freecycle network which we both think is a fantastic resource and have steadily made more use … Continue reading Introducing Maiki & Jazz
I noticed something very early on in the soils development. Sheep manure requires a lot of moisture to activate it. Horse manure attracts a lot of moisture - if it doesn't already have it.I have come to the conclusion that both are great together for various reasons.The sheep manure seemed to attract more of the … Continue reading Sheep Manure vs Horse Manure
Grass is lovely. There is nothing like ambling across vast, open areas of lush, green grass and lovely tall, shady trees. Somewhere like Richmond Gardens or The Esplanade in Fremantle.But on a small urban block - forget it. I don't see the point. Especially when its taking up valuable space for planting something to go … Continue reading I DON’T DO GRASS
It's been about 6 months since we moved into our new home. Things in the garden are looking a little different to the summer-hardened garden that existed back then. Even with rather warm sunny days it didn't seem long before the plants were going into hibernation. The natives however are in full bloom at the … Continue reading 6 MONTHS
Petit Paradis 