Refuge

Ultimately we need to recognise that while humans continue to build urban landscapes, we share these spaces with other species. … Continue reading Refuge →

Time Out

We drove out to our friends farm today. We were hoping to pick up an A-Frame chicken coop but we never did. It was way too big and wide for the trailer and was in disrepair. Unfortunately, the time needed to patch it up could be best used to build a new one. I've had … Continue reading Time Out →

Hollyhock

The unfamiliar weed in our garden had a different presence about it. So it was left to develop. From experience, I’m a true believer in resources and teachers appearing when required. Another real-life example of this is the gradual growth of a plant in our backyard that was a little different to the mallow plants … Continue reading Hollyhock →

Seasonal Observations for Nov:2017

1 Nov - grape vine is starting to get nibbled at by tiny Vine Moth caterpillars. 4 Nov - Watercress around town in the streams continues to flower. By the end of the month the council had also slashed or mowed some of it down. 6th Nov - Native Christmas Trees begin to flower (pic … Continue reading Seasonal Observations for Nov:2017 →

The Throwing of the Seed

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 →