in search of the kiwi

I was surprised to see elder growing here, I had imagined that the climate would have been too hot and dry, but I was wrong.  They were fl...

I had always imagined that a vegetable garden needed constant attention for it to thrive, so my spring efforts were somewhat of an experim...

Fruit trees.  One of my major goals this year has been to get plenty of long term planting done.  Completed before construction work start...

ten days in and I find myself unexpectedly in an internet cafe, having read loads of comments on my last post asking how I am getting on, so...

Still, we got there in the day.  I had sent a text to say we were on our way in and as we arrived, stopped to send another, Peter emerged ...

My 20 to 40 suggestion was a bit over the top for lunchtime diners, bit I did get a decent go at running the kitchen whilst mark was away...

Two weeks later and the rush of Christmas and New Year festivities seem months behind, the chalet is calm and guest free for a fortnight, ...

Time flies when you are having fun.  And it does.  Can’t believe that I’ve been back from Portugal for nearly three weeks, I guess with a ...

I have spent the last couple of days repointing an old stone wall and my arms don’t want to move any more.  It’s not that difficult and I a...

off to find the sheep herd versus herd shepherding modern style checking out the view feeding time whirling dance...

During the last few years I have discussed countless projects and possibilities with people, all of whom have done a few of these things....