A stitch in time saves nine.
Waste not, want not.
According to the Nyoongar Seasons, of which there are six, we are now in Djeran. The winds have dropped the last month or so, particularly in their intensity, with light breezes bringing a welcome freshness to the heat of the days. Scattered amongst this is the occasional rain shower that is replenishing not only the garden, … Continue reading Djeran – Ant Season
Some items around the place have a final destination that doesn't include auctions, charity stores, selling or landfill. For instance this kids horse bike was found in one of the clearances. It used to be Mrs PP's and I remember having similar in my childhood. It was used by our boys and a combination of … Continue reading Unicorn Bird Bath – Recycled Magic for the Garden
6:45 am Early Morning Training One hour and ten minutes of squats - while picking up horse manure and hauling feed bags of the stuff to the ute. Then off-loading at the house garden. It wasn't as much of a marathon effort at last time as I was limited as to how long I could … Continue reading The benefits of stooping low
The new garden is bolting. Seeds are ripening and reaching for the sky. It is coming to a close, the initial burst of vigor. Underneath this cloak of leaves and seeding pods are pumpkins and melons. Growing, engorging themselves towards mature fruit. Mrs PP and the Littlest Fella took delight in scattering marigold seed around … Continue reading The Throwing of the Seed
I have a growing forest of tagasaste seedlings climbing to the sky. I've recently repotted them into individual pots to encourage quicker growth. They are doing well and will eventually be a key part of our Phases of Abundance scenario for the new garden. As summer approaches in the southern hemisphere the garden is drying … Continue reading Mulch Production
Petit Paradis 