I have been reflecting often lately about current world events and through wanting to remain open and energised despite the appearance of things I have found myself finding much strength in being grateful for my garden. For what it represents, its potential and its stand for the things I believe in.If a change has not … Continue reading Gratitude Garden →

I noticed the Jerusalem Artichokes have opened up today. It has taken them some time to flower and I suspect it might be due to receiving very, very little water. I have barely watered them at all over summer. Still, they are doing well in the area I planted them - as planned. It is … Continue reading New Chooks →

Feeding time! The g-pigs are doing much better since they have been left to roam the garden. They rarely even pass a 4 metre line, choosing instead to hang around their boxes and shelter. The chooks have developed a real appetite for the tomatoes, but not quite to the extreme as the g-pigs, particularly Jazz.This … Continue reading 7th March 2011 →

It has been a busy couple of months. Mainly since November. For the most part of it the garden has had to make do with the watering it got and the feeble moments of attention administered to it between excursions to the shed and back.Much of the time spent in the garden lately has either … Continue reading February Update →

Here are some pictures from the garden over the last month or so.Above, cherry tomatoes forming.Zucchini beginning to fill out at the edge of the main vege bed.Alpine strawberries which were grown from seed from Diggers Club seeds.They have given us about a small handful of flavoursome fruit each morning.The Nelly Kelly finally took off … Continue reading Little Observations →