Our No Dig Garden For Winter
Today’s post is all about a no dig garden. Yes, I know, I know. I am the person who absolutely detests…
What It’s REALLY Like to Live on a Small Farm
Over the past year, I’ve been receiving a lot of messages on social media. It’s so nice to hear from followers….
How To Make Stamped Linen Tea Towels
The other day I commented to Gavin that our tea towels were looking very ordinary. It’s been a couple of years…
How to Make DIY Stamped Easter Eggs
I’m not usually one to decorate the farmhouse for Easter. But I recently bought a set of letter stamps to try…
Preserving Vegetables Without Canning
Before I begin this post I should make a disclaimer that this was our first time preserving summer vegetables. I am…
Simple and Rustic Farmhouse Chicken Dinner
The cooler months are the time for hearty food with ingredients from the farmhouse garden. Recently I asked my Instagram audience…
An Update on the Dairy Renovation
We began renovating our dairy late last year. It’s been a long process, slowed by the fact we had lots to…
The 3 Best Pancake Toppings Ever
I LOVE pancakes. Pancakes were a weekend breakfast staple in our house until the children grew up and left home. Even…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Cookies
If you’ve been following the blog for a while you will know that we are not big into celebrating Valentine’s Day….
The Best Lemon and Rosemary Hand Scrub
Working on the farm or doing renovations inside the farmhouse means my hands get very grubby. Recently, Gavin pruned our rosemary…
Harvesting Our Honey for Sale
Part of life on the farm is the production of fresh produce to eat and sell. For the past year, Gavin…
So You Are Buying an Old House?
Old houses have my heart. Double-storey, wrap-around verandahs, wide skirtings and gingerbread details. I love everything about them and I’m guessing…