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The simple chronological feed of all the blog posts published on this site.

From the most recent to the oldest post, follow the entire journey.

The beginnings of our banana plantation

Banana farmer

We’ve planted some bananas on the farm!

Lady Gaga the broody chicken

New chick in town

Lady Gaga (the chicken) has gone broody, so we’re giving her the gift of motherhood this Christmas!

Our adopted bunny Bunbun and I watching Downton Abbey

Animal tales

A collection of short stories about the animals on our lifestyle block.

Safety gear, ready to get to work

To spray, or not to spray

A look into the weeds of our property, and how we’re managing them.

New Zealand Native Forest

Bush baby

A little bit about our native bush and what grows there.

The Outpost - November 2019

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.

A man out walking on a farm

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.

Coriander in flower

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!

Kat in her old garden

Slow burn

A new garden takes time to build and grow, and that’s a little frustrating to me.

Pond surrounded by NZ Native Bush

We’ve finally arrived

Some thoughts on the overwhelming tasks ahead of us on our new property.

chopped leeks and a chef knife

Marilyn’s Cheesy Leeks

Mum’s cheese sauce recipe, designed to make leeks irresistible. Works on most vegetables, if I’m honest.

Glazed thyme carrots in frying pan

Glazed Thyme Carrots

Carrots and thyme are found in many gardens. This simple glaze makes them shine.

large homegrown strawberries in a hand

Growing strawberries

Practically everyone loves strawberries! Learn the important things to know when growing your own.

Alderman peas growing on a support

Planting peas

Ever wanted super-fresh peas? They take a bit of work, but nothing compares. Here’s everything you need to know!