tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post5791012119334411582..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: The lay of the landUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55589212550797213262007-10-06T04:13:00.000+10:002007-10-06T04:13:00.000+10:00hello Michelle, welcome. A chook is a chicken. W...hello Michelle, welcome. A chook is a chicken. We do call them chickens here too, but most people who keep chickens in their backyards call them chooks.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55996799996095433822007-10-06T02:17:00.000+10:002007-10-06T02:17:00.000+10:00I'm new to your blog, and from the United States. ...I'm new to your blog, and from the United States. I don't mean to be ignorant, but could you please tell me what a "chook" is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91898092438109307872007-10-05T13:46:00.000+10:002007-10-05T13:46:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda Jean,How pretty. Thanks for your visit. ...Hi Rhonda Jean,<BR/>How pretty. Thanks for your visit. It is nice to have a kindred spirit in collecting recipes.<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23908045483714867222007-10-05T13:27:00.000+10:002007-10-05T13:27:00.000+10:00debbie ann, radishes in potato salad isn't common ...debbie ann, radishes in potato salad isn't common here. I just make do with what I have on hand. I figure the taste of radish and onions is similar so instead of adding a white onion, I used radish and green onions that I had growing. <BR/><BR/>I've kept chickens non stop for the past 20 years. I have an article already written on chooks so I'll add it to the blog for you. It's a bit about how I started and a lot on how to raise chickens. I believe one must have chickens - pure breeds of course.<BR/><BR/>Hello Miss Eagle, welcome. I'm sorry to read of the death of your beloved. I know Bluewater, my children went to boarding school in Townsville. I have to tell you though, I'd much rather live in Melbourne than Townsville.<BR/><BR/>Yes, the native frangipani is sorely under-utilised in our gardens. We have several of them planted here and at this time of year, the scent of them almost carries you away. We have native bees in the rainforest and they do visit our garden but they're always on the frangipani when it flowers. And I agree about the size of the land here. One acre is just right for us. We have enough space for food gardens, chooks, two airedales and all our other plantings without it being too much for us to manage.<BR/><BR/>I hope you settle into Melbourne life and come to love it. Come back soon and tell me how you're going.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18466283161085345302007-10-05T12:54:00.000+10:002007-10-05T12:54:00.000+10:00Rhonday, why do people plant wall to wall palms wh...Rhonday, why do people plant wall to wall palms when there is such a tree as little recognised Native Frangipani. Those large glossy leaves, the beautifully creamy flowers that attract the native bees, and the wonderful shade.I used to live at Bluewater, just north of Townsville, on an acre. Up the end of our road was where the World Heritage rainforest began. This was to be for our self-sufficient retirement by that ended with the too soon death of the Dearly Beloved. I believe tht an acre intensively utilised is more than enough to keep two people busy. Anyway, in recent years, because of ill health, I have come to live with my daughter in Melbourne where I have difficulty, after a lifetime in the tropics and sub-tropics, getting to know the name of the cool climate trees. Your blog is a great encourager.<BR/><BR/>Blessings and blissAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972285659958872775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38505116199857360592007-10-05T12:32:00.000+10:002007-10-05T12:32:00.000+10:00I've never had potato salad with radishes in it be...I've never had potato salad with radishes in it before. Is that common in Australia? <BR/><BR/>Your spinach quiche looks delicious. Do you raise your own chickens for eggs? We've recently talked about getting some chickens for our homestead here, but are a bit leery about the whole idea. I'd love to hear how you began in your chicken adventure-- that is if you raise your own. :)Debbie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412978675196517948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40295341057150591792007-10-05T11:49:00.000+10:002007-10-05T11:49:00.000+10:00fancy that, renee. Seems there are more similarit...fancy that, renee. Seems there are more similarities than differences with people all around the world. A ground hog! yikes!!<BR/><BR/>Hello donetta, have you seen my post on baking bread for beginners? I'll get one of my recipes for Spelt and post it later today. I have no millet recipes. How do you take your tea? ; )<BR/><BR/>Hello Dee. We intend to eat our fish, but these are the first we've raised and they aren't quite big enough yet. I think the first will be ready for the plate around Christmas. There are many people in the US who haved aquaponics in their backyards. Check this site out. It's Australian but there are a lot of Americans there.<BR/>www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/index.php<BR/><BR/>Maria, I look forward to seeing those photos dear. Growing your own food is one of life's true pleasures. : )rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19071849580704343752007-10-05T11:39:00.000+10:002007-10-05T11:39:00.000+10:00Dear Rhonda; This is so encouraging. I can't wait ...Dear Rhonda; <BR/><BR/>This is so encouraging. I can't wait to start our vegetable garden next year. Then I'll be able to show you pictures.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for sharing.<BR/><BR/>MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1569842566883866232007-10-05T10:22:00.000+10:002007-10-05T10:22:00.000+10:00I love your place- it looks so peaceful. I was won...I love your place- it looks so peaceful. I was wondering if you eat the fish in your tank? My hubby is interested in aquaponics but where we live they would freeze in the winter. Thanks, deeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8766734397912727802007-10-05T09:48:00.000+10:002007-10-05T09:48:00.000+10:00I want to come and sip a cup of tea and help you h...I want to come and sip a cup of tea and help you harvest. Would you consider doing a post on bread baking. I need to use grains other than corn or wheat. Spelt and millet and the like is our option.Donettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38900145762291743282007-10-05T09:45:00.000+10:002007-10-05T09:45:00.000+10:00Rhonda, You won't believe this but our home is ex...Rhonda, <BR/><BR/>You won't believe this but our home is exactly like yours. Our home is in the middle, we have neighbors on both sides,we have a one lane road in our front yard, and our land dead ends with a creek. You have given me so much inspiration. We do need to fence in our garden this year we have had a ground hog eating most of it. We never knew how much they love sweet potatoes:)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for answering my question.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Renee<BR/><BR/>from KyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com