This is the sort of excitement that will appeal mainly to the permaculturists among us [that’s you Helen and Steve!]. Those who prefer their blog posts without mention of dung and photos of horse poo had best stop reading now. So,… Continue Reading
[This post was scheduled for last Monday, but lack of internet in town has caused a few delays.] When I woke up on Saturday morning I could see horses from my bedroom window. My horses! Bless their little cotton socks, they… Continue Reading
We did move and it mostly went smoothly (ask me later about the 3am arrival with 10 chickens!). I don’t have photos yet I’m sorry, it’s all been quite a whirlwind. There was a significant amount of progress made on… Continue Reading
Its probably about time I introduce the canine and feline elements of our little band since we’ve been talking about their transport arrangements for the big move. Here’s the roll call: Ella, a black and tan dog of uncertain ancestry… Continue Reading
If you’ve just been redirected from the old blog location. Welcome. You’ve found me! Sorry about that. That last blog site was only ever intended as temporary, and this will be our new home from now on. The scenery is pleasant and… Continue Reading
We have a date! On July 16 we move from a safe little ¼ acre of city fringe to 14 acres of new territory. After five years of dreaming, scheming and saving it’s actually about to happen. I don’t think we really have… Continue Reading
Well, I was hoping by now we’d have a cast iron moving date sorted, but there is still a bit of dithering going on. I’ll keep you posted… In the meantime how about I entertain you with the story of how I came… Continue Reading
We’ve done it! Deposit paid. No turning back now. Guess we’ll just be stuck living with this: and this: and some of this for the ponies: And, just to put those more idyllic looking shots into perspective, there’s also this pruning and… Continue Reading
It had already been on the five year plan to move to a larger piece of land. Our suburban edge 1/4 acre was full to bursting with 5 chickens, a beehive, vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Not to mention a dog,… Continue Reading
I am about to drag my husband out of his city comfort zone, and relocate him. He’s a very forbearing man. We are going to be moving to a 14 acre block of land which is two hours drive from… Continue Reading
