So it’s spring time again and the piggys that were once little are now no longer… Little. So it is once again time for one of their… Read more “Spring Porkers”
Frankland era
Barrel plantings
Lime tree, Chillies, English Mint, Chocolate Mint, Rosemary, Oregano, Thyme, Basil, Dill, Garlic Chives, Rhubarb, Strawberries… what more do you need??
Gardening time
First it was a dog pen, then Trish reformed it as a veggie garden, now I follow that legacy with Tomatoes, Lettuce, Corn, Beetroot, Onion, Broad beans,… Read more “Gardening time”
Anyone for bacon??
Bacon. It has the power to turn the most devoted Vegan into a ravenous Meatosaurus. What more to say? Free-range, homemade, smoked bacon… Well, thats just ridiculous.
Outside the wire.
Since I am just a person of 1, I do not have much food waste, and the chickens thereby suffer a monotonous diet. Don’t get me wrong,… Read more “Outside the wire.”
A change of scenery.
Last weekend I finally moved the piggies to the third of three sections of the paddock. I think they thought it was delightful, but what would I… Read more “A change of scenery.”
A necessary death.
R.I.P. ‘Pork Chop’ I would just like to say a few words about ‘Pork Chop’. She was a rude and bossy tart! She tried to take… Read more “A necessary death.”
Laid.
We have eggs! But we are also minus 1 chook, may she rest in peace. I still don’t know why she died, but I came out one… Read more “Laid.”
Pigs on the move.
I moved the piggys to their new plot the other day. It only took them 2 weeks to turn their first plot into into a ‘rooted’ mess.… Read more “Pigs on the move.”
Burn Baby, Burn!
Ahhh… the joys of winter! I love fire. Its like TV, but alive… I can very happily sit and stare at the flickering flames for hours with… Read more “Burn Baby, Burn!”