This was last Fridays salad which we took to my parents to have with a BBQ dinner. Everything from the garden!

After what seems like such a long time, the sweet peas have started to flower. There is a real splash of colour heading for the garden in the next couple of days as buds open up.This photo was taken about midday today and shows the impact the sun showers have had on the garden, it's … Continue reading Thursdays Findings →

After the days and days of sun and rain alternating across the Great Southern the vegetables are really putting on some growth spurts. The corn is taking off and the tubers are doing well.In the aquaponics system we have harvested the first little crop of snow peas. These were planted some time ago and were … Continue reading New garden plantings and AP system →

My wife made me this beautiful fruit salad this morning and after a few mouthfuls I just had to take a photo to capture the moment. Blueberries, oranges, mango, strawberries. We also made our own granola a few weeks back using soaked oats, nuts and seeds and wheat berries. Really nice along with home made … Continue reading Yummy Yummy Fruit salad →

All of our chooks like one particular nest. I have offered alternative nests and nesting sites but to no avail. Usually they take turns during the morning to lay an egg each. Now that Jennifer Aniston is clucky they often will nestle into the nest with her. Much to her disgust however. This morning however … Continue reading Those crazy birds →