Putting the garden to bed.

Putting the garden to bed.

by | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized

This is what 2 tonnes (7 cubic yards) looks like. Previously we would use our own small trailer to haul a small load from the mushroom factory, which is about 70 kms away. This time we hired a bin contractor. We had no idea how long it would take us to distribute...
A day at the leaves.

A day at the leaves.

by | Nov 1, 2020 | Uncategorized

It was a lovely day out in he garden. The leaves on the big trees still aren’t falling but there was a bit of clean up to be done. I got a lot of praise for the (little) cleaning up and winter-prep I did. It was no hardship at all. It was a real pleasure....
Goodbye old friend.

Goodbye old friend.

by | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

It was a sad day at Devils Corner when we watched the old Scots Pine leave the garden. We tried and tried to save it over the course of about 4 years but to no avail. The arborist certified it dead and with all the permissions obtained we hired a crane to get the job...
And the rain came.

And the rain came.

by | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized

What a welcome relief the rain has been. I’m surprised we have avoided water restrictions given how little rain we have had. .   The alliums are fading but still playing a strong role in this corner of the cottage patio. The succulents are making their...