Pebbledash picked it up, I am turning 61, not 62! Thanks Diana. Meryl, one of the volunteers I work with picked it up too. When I mention...

Some of you might remember that I did an interview with Radio National recently. That program will be broadcast tomorrow, Thursday, at 8.30...

We had a feeling there would not be many potatoes in that last lot we planted. Hanno dug them up yesterday and we only had about two kilos ...

After receiving a dozen emails in the past day or two about starting a simple life, and having many new readers join us over the month, I th...

It's Wednesday morning and once again I'm looking forward to being at home after two days out at work. My work days are getting bus...

We've all wanted her to return. That icon of the fifties, the housewife in the Audrey Hepburn dress and frilly apron who had perfect lip...

My friend Bernadette called in on Friday afternoon and while we sat, talking, on the front verandah something caught my eye. I looked to the...

It seems to be agreed now, we are headed for a few shaky years ahead. Some are saying it will be the same or worse than the Great Depressio...

Cracking the walnuts. Caution is in the wind. We're being advised to save our resources, spend our money - for the good of the national...

With two incredibly busy days at work behind me, I'm happy to be home again. I love my work, love the people I work with, and the studen...

If I were to write up a list of To Do's everyday, it would go something like this: Sweep floor Wash dishes Talk to Hanno Bake bread...

Hello ladies. Start your creative engines now as we are happy to report that all swappers have made contact with their swap buddies and the...

Hello all. Our dish/tea towel and pot holder swap seems to be chugging along just fine. Don't forget to e-mail Rose (rosmar at 1earth ...

The concept of the world's biggest kitchen table was hatched in January when we discussed chickens; now we go on to preserving/canning i...

The Basic Bread loaf made yesterday I was asked by Charis to post about a simple bread recipe and I’m happy to do that because I know ...

Hello Ladies, UPDATE: We have had one swapper who has had to drop out due to a sudden move from one state to another. I have changed her swa...