by Sara | Apr 6, 2022 | News
There has been enough rain to dampen the seedlings and there have been a series of stunning rainbows. I just have to try to protect the new beds from voracious chewing bugs which I haven’t been able to identify yet. Some seem to be doing well. Maybe they aren’t so...
by Sara | Apr 6, 2022 | News
We now have yellow sign on the boundary fence to warn everyone that it Is alive. This is after a few jolts. More unpleasant weeds were discovered in the bush and slowing eradicated. Moth vine vine hung out to die Definitely nasty The chicken shed now has a roof...
by Sara | Apr 1, 2022 | News
It’s been very exciting to watch the raised beds taking shape and being built. They do take a lot of filling. Praise be for diggers. There was enough mature compost for a bit of topping and the first half bed is now planted. It was hard to decide what to put in first....
by Sara | Mar 23, 2022 | News
Our beautiful rooster is learning to crow. He sounds a bit pathetic, maybe it’s a bit like when a boys voice breaks, uneven, as if he doesn’t know what is coming out next. The first time was yesterday morning at about 7.30. Clary barked and we couldn’t think what the...
by Sara | Mar 19, 2022 | News
After making numerous loaves and experimenting with two different starters, one gifted and one slowly grown, I am now fairly reliably able to produce a decent loaf. The secret, and the challenge, is patience. I have taken a little trip to Mangonui with the dogs....
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