Temptation is a terrible thing. The attraction of convenience is ever present, the habit of doing things the old way pulls us back and be...

I have to admit to being out of my routine with Christmas holidays and working on my book every day. I returned to work this week, and was ...

Here is Hanno with our boys, Kerry (left) and Shane. This was probably taken in 1983 or 1984. I smiled when I read Heather's indo...

Well, the first BIGGEST kitchen table worked well and is now finished. Thanks to everyone who took part on the first kitchen table talk on c...

We'll start our kitchen table talks today with the topic, chickens in the backyard. I want to encourage you all to get involved in thi...

There are a few things Hanno and I do here that I know can't be managed by others who have less free time or space. I know some of you...

Hello ladies. I have decided to continue helping with the swaps. There have been many offers of help and I will be taking those up on their ...

Coleen asked a question about future swaps in the comments today. I would like to keep the swaps going because they're a way we can con...

Good morning from Lulubelle and Martha! Clicking on the photos will enlarge them. This first bare patch is being prepare for potatoes. When ...

Clicking on the photos will enlarge them. It may seem strange to our northern hemisphere gardeners, and even to some in southern Australia, ...