Sourcing native trees
In order to plant native trees, we need to source native trees. I went tree-hunting this week.
In order to plant native trees, we need to source native trees. I went tree-hunting this week.
Looking at the beauty provided by some of the weeds on the property, and getting a bit philosophical about it.
Pooping is such a basic part of every life. We’ve got a little closer to our poop since we moved to The Outpost by composting it through our composting toilet.
A short tour of some of my succulents and cacti.
A big compost pile generates serious heat. Enough to cook a steak. Yes, really.
Following a huge rain, a bunch of mushrooms and fungi have begun to bloom.
When life gives you organic matter, make compost.
Now the garlic is out of the ground, I take a look at how I did this year.
Probably the most-procrastinated and disliked tasks since we moved here is now done!
How our neglected and overgrown orchard gained redemption.
What do you do when a pig gets into your garden? Well, I have a bit of experience with that one…
With the nicer weather comes some essential lifestyle-block spring cleaning!
A spring update from the first year in our new garden.
I got an offer I couldn’t refuse: a giant ball of mouldy hay.
When life gives you a pig, you make bacon. A straightforward home-curing process from shot to bacon buttie.