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I’ve been so amazed at the proliferation of blossoms on our fruit trees starting in late winter and now in very early spring. There are a lot of fruit trees…

It has been a very busy time in the garden as we get ready for spring to come along. Hopefully we’ve seen the last of the winter frosts,Mao about two…

It is quite surprising how many people don’t know that the old South African favourite Appelliefies, also known as Cape Gooseberries, are not the same fruit as the English Gooseberries…

If you’ve considered raising your very own poultry at home, you’ve most likely only considered chickens. However ducks are an interesting option to consider, depending on your space and what…

The hubster bought me a set of awesome, stackable vertical garden pots as well as some veggies & herbs. What a great end to the day! We went to Builders’…

Are you thinking of raising chickens in your suburban garden? Be sure to check out this post with 5 reasons to consider doing just that, as well as the relevant…

For this morning’s breakfast I sent hubby out to collect eggs from the four Brahma chickens. I joined him outside when it seemed to be taking a while. I also…

I made this very quick and easy quiche as a brunch dish over the long weekend. I used 3 fresh eggs from our backyard chickens of course, and all the…

I absolutely love tea and I always have a pot of either rooibos or green tea on my desk at work to keep me going through the day. Being a…

I’ve posted about my ailing, slow growing Miracle fruit plants before (synsepalum dulcificum). They thrive on acidic soil and high humidity. I’ve got them housed in an old hex tank…