There is always plenty happening at Mt Tiger Llamas.
As it’s midwinter I pulled out all the Christmas decorations I could find to make the house look festive. I then took the dogs for a run and ball throw on the wet and windy beach. We didn’t last long but I found some flame flowers for my table decoration and on the...
Straight branches cut from poisoned privet can be turned to good use. For the next game of Kubb The pretty winter flowers of the forest are not edible so they didn’t make it home. And the recent storms have thrown up beautiful branches on the beach Ripe for salvaging....
Recovering from Covid has meant short walks in the attempt to stay warm. The dogs have been thriving as we explore new places however briefly. Exciting smells I can see better up here The big totara near the house is the perfect place for a rope swing. Mind out...
We have been sick and in isolation with Covid so the dogs have been very bored and got very muddy at home. After my shower Please not my turn Fortunately it’s been mild and sunny so, as we recover, we’ve managed a bit of gardening and no loss of smell yet. Fragrant...
The llamas are generally not too keen on strange dogs, a bit wary in case they turn out to be a predator. in the past they did get badly scarred by a big dog that chased them. They are used to Sadie now although she is a bit nervous of them. She was much more keen to...
All the rain and reasonably mild weather have produced luscious lettuce and greens. The sugar snap peas have climbed above their small supports. The new bromeliads rescued from the side of the road are remarkable. The two new stag horn ferns are settled in the totara ...
At last! I’m producing decent bread that makes great toast. Thanks so much for the friendly starter, Megan. And thanks to Patrick for clear instructions. I found all sorts of interesting fungi near the bush margins. Unfortunately all inedible. They all smelt...
The produce market can be a bit hit or miss and I’ve given up going with any kind of plan. I was so excited to find local pineapples. I am going to trying growing the tops. They do take a long time to develop but sooooo delicious. I also bought fat too many avocados....
Bruce the dog has come to stay for the weekend. He had had sleepovers before but hadn’t met the llamas. He was terrified to begin with and then he got quite brave. Gloria is very curious Sunny wants a sniff Hagrid kept well out of the way and the cats were not...
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