by Marylouise Cartwright | Aug 11, 2013 | bantams, chickens, gardening, relaxation
Here is yet another photo of my chickens. Peony, Petunia and Primrose. (long story) They are happy and easy to train. They have brought a lot of joy to our home. And Eggs!!! 108 in fact but who’s counting.One of my favourite things to do...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Aug 4, 2013 | gardening, relaxation
Pot up some flowers and disguise the pots in some nice planters. These allow you to move the flowers around easily so you can bring colour to wherever you are sitting. This is an easy way to brighten up those cold areas around the home. If you are having...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 25, 2013 | gardening, roses
Now (June /July) is the time to prune your roses. Aerate the soil around the base to allow water and fertiliser to get to the roots. Spray with an insecticide/ fungicide and spread some sugar cane mulch around the base. You should have some beautiful...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 20, 2013 | gardening, relaxation, vegetables
I have been forced to slow my life down a bit this year and part of my therapy has been my garden. I have the best vege garden that I have ever had. I have been growing everything from seed this time to make the process more economical.At the moment...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 19, 2013 | gardening, relaxation
Take a walk in your garden. Make a cup of tea or grab a beer, depending on the time of day and take a walk. You may be surprised with what you will find. Check out these tiny little (3-5mm tall) fungi. I found these after a long period of wet....
by Marylouise Cartwright | May 5, 2013 | chickens, cuckoo leghorns, gardening
I have been a Chicken Herder for one week now and I am obsessed. They are so interesting and the whole family is talking about them. In goes kitchen scraps out comes the best eggs ever. I don’t know why it took me so long. Do you have...
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