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 clearing challenge in the orchard:
and about seven acres of this:
It’s Jerusalem Cherry. Poisonous to livestock (even chickens, dammit, because a chicken tractor was my first thought for controlling it), and seemingly pure evil unless you live in Siberia and want a pretty house plant. So, there’s a lot of weeding in my future.
If anyone has bright ideas for organic control of what is about to become the bane of my life, please leave a note in the comments. In the meantime I’m going back to the top of the page to look at the pretty bits. See you later.
i hereby volunteer my first born to weed that cursed jerusalem cherry.
Offer accepted. Thank you. Nothing like exploiting the energy of the resident 19 year old.
Damn, I knew I should have tried harder to have kids. No first born option for me alas. The JC in your photo looks so much bigger than I remember it…I guess it’s too late to change my mind? Rightio, first thing we need to do in Whangarei is cosy up to an osteopath. I foresee an increasing demand.
A cedar hot tub might be required – how sad
Congratulations and heaps of positive vibes – your luck you will make yourself I know, as your attitude and energy is so positive:) yeah I’m looking forward to your progress. Your pics are great – what a lovely tranquil place for a walk in the woods…
Thank you AntiGene xx
Actually I quite enjoy weeding. Recently I have found myself weeding the lawn (while ignoring the completely overgrown flolwer and vege beds). I shall visit and bring my spade!!
You will be most welcome with or without your spade.
It’s beautiful! Can’t wait to see it.
Can’t wait to show you around! Hope you’ll make it up this way soon.