One week after the demise of Mr Fattypants, the horrible rat, I went out to open the garage and noticed something weird. Outside the rat tunnel under the Raspberry Bed there was what looked like a dead mouse, but on closer inspection it was a dead baby rat. I just stared at it for a … More A Surprising Twist in The Story of Mr Fattypants
It’s hard to believe that spring is here! This post got long so I’ve split it into two. Summer seed-starting and chick hatching got under way in the last month or two of winter. It was a very wet and mild winter and we were grateful whenever we got to see the sun. Early spring … More The Long Winter & The Hope of Spring (Plus Mr Fattypants), Part 1
It’s been a little while… Life has been busy with harvesting, a baby to feed, with an ever-increasing appetite and changes in what she can eat, and navigating the ups and downs of increased socialisation at the peak of covid here. So far, we’ve managed to avoid covid but pick up several other sicknesses, meaning … More When Life Throws You Lemons But Also Treasure
Towards the end of Level 4 lockdown we turned our attention to food things. This was a good idea since The Husband had to go back to work at Level 3. After that the days became a blur of looking after two kids and making sure we were all fed and clothed. The Little Fulla … More Hello Food, Hello Spring, Hello Chicks
Wild Hope Homestead 