If there’s one word that sums up my life right now, it’s ‘plums’. Harvesting plums, buckets of plums, sinks of bathing plums, chopping plums, trying to use and preserve ALL the plums. Well, the ones we haven’t given away. And sometimes in 30degC (86degF) weather too. I feel like I’m always talking about plums. Probably … More Just Plum Crazy
We have been enjoying unusually cool weather here. Or at least I have. The daily highs have been around 21-22degC, which is my ideal summer weather. People at the beach might not be so impressed but it’s been so great for getting things done outside. I had some big weeding sessions after Christmas, mainly in … More Wee May Bee Rampant But We Will Be Used
We’ve recently celebrated The Little Fulla’s 3rd birthday. Where has the time gone? That’s a very good question, because I actually lost track of time, suddenly realising that The Little Fulla’s party was only one week out. There goes making stuff in advance to avoid a mad rush. Fortunately, I had already gathered a few … More A Little Boy’s 3rd Birthday
At last, the painting of the front door is over! I didn’t think it would take so long. That is always the way with a small child on the loose. It has been an interesting juggling act. As I was finishing up tidying around the edges of the glass panes, I looked up to see yet … More Doors And Dirt
Wild Hope Homestead 