Monthly Archives: March 2018

26 March 2018 5:47am – More Trees!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by kim

Ok so we may have gone to Turners again yesterday … The latest haul: 2x longans 2x ‘Wai Chi’ dwarf lychees 2x ‘Santa Rosa’ (red flesh) plums 1x yellow flesh plum 2x jabotacabas 3x ‘Berrylicious’ blueberries 3x ‘Port Wine’ dwarf … Continue reading →

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21 March 2018 7:28pm – New Girls

Posted on March 26, 2018 by kim

Another three little girls for our flock :) The ginger and the dark grey (blue) are belgian d’uccles, and the light grey (blue) is a jap bantam. They are all point-of-lay and said to be smoochy, especially the dark grey … Continue reading →

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15 March 2018 5:31pm – Trees!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by kim

Woohoo! Another load of fruit trees and natives for up at the farm! :D This time: 3x ‘Packham’s Triumph’ pears 2x ‘White Opal’ peaches 1x ‘Sundowner’ nectarine 3x ‘Berrylicious’ dwarf black mulberries 3x Strawberry/Cherry guavas 1x Feijoa (to go with … Continue reading →

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11 March 2018 7:38am – Past Ideas for a Plastic-Free Future

Posted on March 25, 2018 by kim

Great article. I personally LOVE the look of copper, but it also has its dark side: mining. Usually at the expense of the environment and communities in that area. Nappy libraries and glass milk bottles: past ideas for a plastic-free … Continue reading →

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11 March 2018 6:34am – Off-grid Mason Cabin

Posted on March 25, 2018 by kim

Love these windows! 160 Sq. Ft. Off-Grid Mason Cabin at CABINSCAPE

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11 March 2018 6:08am – City Farming

Posted on March 25, 2018 by kim

Live in a city but want a country lifestyle and connection to your food? No worries! :) Suburban farming: The Australians with country lifestyles, but city lives

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5 March 2018 5:58pm – Nutrient deficiencies

Posted on March 25, 2018 by kim

This is one of the best summaries I’ve seen in a while (courtesy of Savour Soils Permaculture): PLANT NUTRIENTS DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFICATION Plants need the right combination of nutrients to live, grow and reproduce. When plants suffer from malnutrition, they show … Continue reading →

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4 March 2018 5:54am – Tips for Living with Less Plastic

Posted on March 25, 2018 by kim
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24 February 2018 7:57am – All-weather children

Posted on March 25, 2018 by kim

With the rain finally paused for the moment, now is the perfect time for weeding and remulching – or splashing in puddles :P

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13 February 2018 10:40am – Dill

Posted on March 25, 2018 by kim

I love dill, and use it a lot making pickles, but can’t grow it to save myself :( anyone know the secret?

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