Blog
Weekly tales from The Outpost.
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.
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.
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!