I'm really excited about today. Today is the day the new Centre opens its doors to the public for the first time. Today will be a day to...

Everyone develops their own way of gardening and raising vegetables in their own microclimate. Things I need to protect, you might casually ...

I've been slowly sorting through the vegetable seeds I have here - those saved from my own garden and those bought from places like Gree...

I had to hang the laundry undercover yesterday as it was raining. There are a few things I do in my daily life that I think are unchanged si...

I had a lovely day yesterday working away quietly in my home. Hanno was up on the roof cleaning 10 years worth of dirt off with Jens' pr...

I felt the seasons change slightly yesterday. There was a nip in the air when I took the dogs outside early in the morning, and although it ...

It's always seemed a good idea to me to buy the best quality I could afford whenever I purchase anything. That is even more important w...

There is mending to be done today. When I stripped the bed yesterday, I noticed a tiny rip just under Hanno's pillow. The cotton sheet i...

I couldn't get back to post this yesterday but I want to update on our three gifts challenges. I know there are a lot of you doing this,...

This is the little tote in a pouch I've put in my bag to take whenever I go out now. The little blue pouch unzips to reveal a full size...

I spent some time over the past couple of days slowly wandering around the yard, just looking to see what’s happening out there. I was goin...

I've made two batches of white wine vinegar this year and both were a great success. Vinegar is easy to make and, like just about every ...

While pre-Christmas is usually a very busy time I've been slowly ambling along with day to day chores and the cricket. Yesterday I ha...

Leanne in New Zealand asked if I would write about how we collect water for the garden. It's an important subject this one, especially a...

Many vegetables can be grown successfully in pots or containers. I am currently growing a couple of heirloom tomatoes in large pots and I...

Every gardener needs an assistant, and I have Alice. She follows us around the garden and loves to eat fresh tomatoes and carrots, just p...