Blog
Weekly tales from The Outpost.
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.
New chick in town
Lady Gaga (the chicken) has gone broody, so we’re giving her the gift of motherhood this Christmas!
Animal tales
A collection of short stories about the animals on our lifestyle block.
To spray, or not to spray
A look into the weeds of our property, and how we’re managing them.
Bush baby
A little bit about our native bush and what grows there.
The future state of The Outpost
What does it look like in an imagined future where all our work on the property is beginning to pay off?
An ode to rain
Rain, rain, come again! Here in the country, rain is an important part of life. Without it, we’re screwed beyond belief.
Telling time without a clock
A look at a day on our lifestyle block, where our day is ruled more by a hungry stomach and the weather, than by the ticking of a clock.
Constant Coriander
If you love coriander, then having constant, fresh leaves in your garden can be a nirvana-state. Find out how to achieve it!
Slow burn
A new garden takes time to build and grow, and that’s a little frustrating to me.
We’ve finally arrived
Some thoughts on the overwhelming tasks ahead of us on our new property.
Marilyn’s Cheesy Leeks
A simple, quick and utterly delicious cheese sauce used by my mother to hide all kinds of vegetables, including my favourite, leeks.
Glazed Thyme Carrots
A delicious way to use 2 common ingredients growing in the garden – carrots and thyme.
Growing Strawberries
Practically everyone loves strawberries! Learn the important things to know when growing your own.
Planting peas
Ever wanted super-fresh peas? They take a bit of work, but nothing compares. Here’s everything you need to know!