Green & Gold

The wattles at the back fence are in full bloom now. We are treated to the green and gold pageantry of a southern Australian winter. On sunny winter days I am delighted to hear the hum of bees steadily working the pom-pom flowers of the wattle trees.The soil here is building into a deep, rich, … Continue reading Green & Gold →

Rejuvenation

There is change in the air here.With the progression of our plans to build and renovate I have decided to at least capture the journey towards our new destination as well as the journey out of our current situation. Our house here has evolved over the last four or so years and the garden has … Continue reading Rejuvenation →

Compost Worms – Adventures in the Toxic Environment

The topic of using newsprint in the edible garden is one that raises its head on a regular basis and is something that I like to monitor. I use newsprint in the garden with the following considerations.I don't like to burden an area with either a great heap of newsprint at any one time or … Continue reading Compost Worms – Adventures in the Toxic Environment →

Aspects of Petit Paradis

The garden is such a wonderland of surprises at the moment. There are tomatoes hiding deep in bushes along with pumpkins that were self sown and have fruit forming. The corn is doing well given it was sown early and then planted out just as we copped another few weeks of cold, wet weather. With … Continue reading Aspects of Petit Paradis →

My Ongoing List of Plants for the New Garden

This list is for me to add to over time as I collect or think of plants to add to the New Garden D - Deciduous Food Forest Plants Tamarillo Babaco ✓ Thornless Youngberry (Mainly as a forage crop for the kids) Thornless Blackberry (Same as above) Youngberry (plenty of thorns but a good producer) Fig … Continue reading My Ongoing List of Plants for the New Garden →