tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post3501403832109002046..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: A busy homeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87709970894386977082017-03-04T14:06:56.357+10:002017-03-04T14:06:56.357+10:00Not yet, Naomi, but I haven't been able to fin...Not yet, Naomi, but I haven't been able to find any grafted tomatoes so I'll give it a go. I won't use cherry tomatoes though, I'm going to use eggplant root stock.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53428689683474679682017-03-04T13:52:07.950+10:002017-03-04T13:52:07.950+10:00Have you tried grafting your own tomatoes? If you ...Have you tried grafting your own tomatoes? If you have hardy volunteer cherry tomatoes and some heirloom seeds, it might be a good experiment. You've got me curious about trying it here!Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07046299380912714890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5376411637423165792017-03-04T09:22:49.570+10:002017-03-04T09:22:49.570+10:00They're just pasta and meat sauce with a littl...They're just pasta and meat sauce with a little grilled cheese on top. It was the third day I'd served it so I jazzed it up a little. lolrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36397905384999213822017-03-04T08:02:27.460+10:002017-03-04T08:02:27.460+10:00My goodness I,m feeling hungry at the moment and t...My goodness I,m feeling hungry at the moment and those two dishes look really tasty ! :)Daisy Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105828820178399476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5698868646941569072017-03-04T00:50:50.556+10:002017-03-04T00:50:50.556+10:00I think it is great that Hanno did the fence al by...I think it is great that Hanno did the fence al by him self...nice that the weather is better over there...here we can smell a bit of spring in the air but you never know in March, I like the sweater you're making for Alex, I think it's gonna look great! Have a nice weekend!!!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527194219651855355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82054970835302083192017-03-03T06:41:55.724+10:002017-03-03T06:41:55.724+10:00What is the delicious looking dish you have pictur...What is the delicious looking dish you have pictured today?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85535134445976097322017-03-03T04:09:39.469+10:002017-03-03T04:09:39.469+10:00We are looking forward to seeing whether summer wi...We are looking forward to seeing whether summer will linger like it did last year or if the temperature will drop soon. We set up our (very ad-hoc) veg patch before Christmas, encouraged by the cooler weather of Auckland compared to Brissie. What a reminder to plan properly ha! It is a bit all over the place, and I definitely think the basil will need a new spot for maximum success but we have been eating from the garden over the last 6 weeks and it is wonderful. We are renting this house, so I suspect the time will come when we move on - for now though, it is about setting up a compost bin and improving the soil. The tomatoes will come out over the next couple of months and winter veg will go in - it is very exciting! Much love, Ayesha xoxAudreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709835092401492729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77952613336130071572017-03-02T14:49:12.937+10:002017-03-02T14:49:12.937+10:00Most houses in this area are built on clay. When w...Most houses in this area are built on clay. When we had our soil test done 20 years ago we were told it was undisturbed clay so we started fixing it straight away. Read this post. It explains what we did and how you can grow vegetables while you're fixing the soil. It's a slow job, it takes a few years but you'll have excellent soil in the end.<br />http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com.au/2010/02/simple-living-series-enriching-soil.html<br />rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39872135321833976622017-03-02T09:01:47.162+10:002017-03-02T09:01:47.162+10:00I am down in there Caloundra area & our mornin...I am down in there Caloundra area & our mornings have also taken on the cooler air & I am in love. Autumn is my favourite season of the year. It is probably my busiest gardening season as well. I am struggling though. I'm not sure what happened, but our new home had unclean fill put into the garden areas & I am struggling with an overwhelming amount of clay. Have you written about getting through it, or have any ideas? ThanksChristine Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994995693280806923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41551607642198155322017-03-02T07:59:19.026+10:002017-03-02T07:59:19.026+10:00We're not accepting new members on the forum n...We're not accepting new members on the forum now and I'm sure current members have the link.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16855512142067984352017-03-02T07:58:10.392+10:002017-03-02T07:58:10.392+10:00Welcome back, Mary.Welcome back, Mary.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44126961853243122872017-03-02T06:26:51.443+10:002017-03-02T06:26:51.443+10:00Good morning Rhonda Is the bar from the forum gone...Good morning Rhonda Is the bar from the forum gone ? I hope you have a great day .Did find any grafted tomatoes,I will look for some too Cheers JellifusRoberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041091348592734859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41382255536645155102017-03-02T06:10:08.964+10:002017-03-02T06:10:08.964+10:00Hello Rhonda Jean,
I got out of the habit of readi...Hello Rhonda Jean,<br />I got out of the habit of reading your blog when I moved house a couple of years ago, and am so glad to have found it again. Lovely to see that you are still continuing - you have been an inspiration to so many people over the years. <br />The reason I remembered to come back was the fact that I'm knitting dishcloths at the moment!Mary in Bathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821979511883716993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19902671419647714172017-03-01T21:52:42.092+10:002017-03-01T21:52:42.092+10:00the change from summer to autumn is one I always r...the change from summer to autumn is one I always rejoice in, we are in cold climate area and can not grow the variety of things you do but there are still all the root veg and onions to go in. I am going to knit my first dish cloths and cleaning rags this season as well as doing some home improvements. Also i am looking forward to soup and casserole and lovely hot roasts, yum. Hanno is good to be dtill doing such work, I wish i had a handy man , best wishes to you and your family Rhonda, I enjoy the little visit each blog brings thank you from JudiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70706453686658295952017-03-01T10:04:15.250+10:002017-03-01T10:04:15.250+10:00The picture of the egg beside the pipe reminded me...The picture of the egg beside the pipe reminded me of a story I heard years ago. I was in a Bible study with a group of ladies and one of them owned a small farm. Their barnyard was pretty close to the back of the house and one day out of the back window of the house, she saw one of their sheep resting beside the fence and not moving. She finally went out there thinking the sheep was caught in the fence as it had not moved in quite a while. She was relieved when she got to the sheep to see it was not caught in the fence. She discovered one her chickens had gotten up on the sheep's back and laid an egg. olderandwiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988048366899947476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27474719924697717942017-03-01T07:29:32.288+10:002017-03-01T07:29:32.288+10:00It's one pattern in a four page booklet called...It's one pattern in a four page booklet called Kids Seamless Sweater. It's published by Cleckheaton. I'm not using their wool. I'm knitting with the fabulous 8ply organic cotton from Eco Yarns.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90568153105454687132017-03-01T05:20:49.089+10:002017-03-01T05:20:49.089+10:00Good Morning, Can you please tell me Rhonda, What ...Good Morning, Can you please tell me Rhonda, What pattern book is that you're working from?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54861991550861727632017-03-01T04:48:32.339+10:002017-03-01T04:48:32.339+10:00I know exactly what you mean about having clean, o...I know exactly what you mean about having clean, organised and well sorted cupboards Rhonda. I am starting on the kitchen cupboards again. Since decluttering and organising last year it is now due for another good wipe down and sort. Also, having our laundry sorted means I can make cleaners, wash/fold/sort clothes and have everything right where I need it. It is actually then a pleasure to work in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221388385198812690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88081766167845061672017-03-01T03:58:22.834+10:002017-03-01T03:58:22.834+10:00We are certainly looking forward to the new season...We are certainly looking forward to the new season but unlike you ours will be spring.<br />At the moment following a mild spell when lots of plants were tempted to throw out new growth and flowers the latest storm came along and spoilt many of the flowers and "burnt" the new shoots!<br />Oh for some warm dry weather. <br />It's odd to think that you like us will be planting seeds but in autumn not spring. SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65829284160445804222017-03-01T02:36:24.245+10:002017-03-01T02:36:24.245+10:00Sounds like you and Hanno have been busy bees! My ...Sounds like you and Hanno have been busy bees! My Don will be 76 this September and he will tackle just about any job too. He just bought me a new bird feeder, red, and I am looking forward to more pretty birds in our yard. Laundry is calling my name so good-bye for now. Blessings, Carolyn in Florida<br />Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162705890041183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68453593274732578872017-03-01T01:36:31.219+10:002017-03-01T01:36:31.219+10:00Your hens are funny girls! You and Hanno are a gr...Your hens are funny girls! You and Hanno are a great team, accomplishing so much between you both. Starting tomatoes is on my to do list for the week. I'm looking forward to the season ahead.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156180100389224114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23913339820137390082017-02-28T23:07:06.909+10:002017-02-28T23:07:06.909+10:00Hanno and you are both very self-reliant. :)Hanno and you are both very self-reliant. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-769176756809135222017-02-28T22:29:23.470+10:002017-02-28T22:29:23.470+10:00I am so looking forward to autumn. I think it is m...I am so looking forward to autumn. I think it is my favourite time of year. In our part of the south, we have had a weird year - too much humidity, mildew on the cucumbers and a really poor tomato season. It was almost like living in Townsville again! And now we have a week of heat. Hmmmmm! Still, it is brassica time for us, so the beds are being prepared. The hens have a new fence that they are not eggstatic about .. but I am, as they get to stay out of my roses! Enjoy your milder weather and happy planting 😻Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771215692369687323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60711502125678947452017-02-28T21:06:15.774+10:002017-02-28T21:06:15.774+10:00I'm glad I'm not the only one whose hens l...I'm glad I'm not the only one whose hens lay in spurious and random placesPhil Poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528068263542083696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37431453344572197362017-02-28T20:05:39.735+10:002017-02-28T20:05:39.735+10:00I sowed my tomato seeds this morning, I have been ...I sowed my tomato seeds this morning, I have been looking forward to it for weeks because it means the dark days have properly turned. I have returned to being a homemaker full time now, and I am struggling with motivation. I realised that if I do a little gardening before I attempt anything else, it bumps my mood and makes me feel a bit more purposeful. Aurora@thepumpkinlife.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271799260679814425noreply@blogger.com