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Weekly tales from The Outpost.
Gran Shirley’s Cauliflower and Pineapple Pickle
It’s taken me years to grow the cauliflower I needed to make this one…
July in the garden
Winter might be upon us, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden.
Canning lemonade syrup
The lemon tree is heaving and I need to do something about all these lemons!
Improving soils organically
A deep dive into everything you need to know about your garden’s soils and improving them naturally.
We’re chicken people
Once again, it’s time to top up the chooks, which means baby chickens!
June in the garden
Winter doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden. Find out what needs doing, and what can be planted in June.
Sweating with Pride: The fences project
We’re out sweating on the paddocks, clearing off the grass and gorse.
May in the garden
As the weather turns cooler, there’s still a few jobs to keep you busy in the garden.
Magical mushrooms
Mushrooms are popping up all over our paddock, and we are enjoying the hunt!
Worm farming
A deep dive into all things worm farming.
Felted foodstuffs
Take some old toys, a new hobby, and a dash of creativity.
April in the garden
Now autumn is in full swing, it’s time to start preparing your winter gardens and putting some care into your fruit trees.
A new driveway
Some major work has been occurring in the subdivision that will make visiting us easier and more pleasant.
Banana loaf
An easy, delicious version of this classic way to use a prodigious banana harvest.
Changes in the pecking order
There’s been changes to the pecking order of our flock, and it’s come with benefits!
March in the garden
Not sure what needs doing in your garden this month? I’ve got you covered.
Seed saving
A deep dive into how to save money by saving seeds from your garden.
What’s happening in the garden?
The gardens are starting to really pay off!
All the alliums
The garlic harvest is in – and for sale!
Summer update
A few of the things I’ve been up to over my summer break.
Reevaluating the plan
The last blog of 2023. I’d like to start 2024 on a new page, so I’m taking a longer-than-usual break from the blog this summer.
Giving up on garlic
The first half of this year’s garlic is up, and the results are… not great.