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Greenhouse in action

Greenhouse in action

The greenhouse is working well for cuttings and tender plants need growing on before venturing into the world. The dragon fruit cactus and finger lime are thriving and a tiny jacaranda cutting has really taken off. It is also a new favourite cat nap spot. Mornings to...
A nasty surprise

A nasty surprise

I was sorting out some pots for planting bulbs when I discovered a very active nest of paper wasps who did not appreciate being disturbed. Fortunately I have the perfect terminator tool. A sizzling scene of death and destruction followed shortly. A few of them flew...
Who lives here

Who lives here

The hens are settling in nicely and we found a very appropriate door knocker for their house. They are getting quite tame and enjoy a little treat snack in the afternoon. After a few days of foraging for firewood for the hot tub we pruned the trees near the house a...
Happy days

Happy days

We are all enjoying the warm still weather. The llamas have made lovely dust bath for themselves and the pullets are settling in. The garden is looking lush with the cosmos starting to come out and the roses flowering again. The tomatoes are still prolific, so good...
Five black hens and a rooster arrive

Five black hens and a rooster arrive

At the weekend we went and picked up five black Orpington pullets and a young rooster. They are not named yet as their is no way of telling them apart. Waiting to go I am sure they hated the three hour car journey. It was difficult to get them out of the travel boxes...