Learning to be more self-sufficient, reducing waste and discovering lost skills in homesteading – for a simpler, slower life.
Lots has happened since we moved in, especially to do with our renovations. One of the most pressing items we needed to address was the roof. It's old, rusty and no longer 100% weatherproof. As much as I love the rustic look, I prefer to have a roof that keeps the rain out! We wanted... Continue Reading →
A bit late but oh well 🙂 We are now coming to the end of autumn, and the days filled with warm, and daylight are now few and far between. We are thankful for a warm, sunny day on the weekend, enabling us to spend precious time outside, pottering around and enjoying the much-needed vitamin... Continue Reading →
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Seasonal Depression. I was always someone who said they loved winter. Loved the rain, loved the cold, loved the cozy days and nights spent inside when there seemed to be chaos reigning outside. I think was wrong. A checklist that may help you to get through. This winter was the... Continue Reading →
Just over a week ago, we were surprised at 6:30am by a baby being born on our farm - thanks to Ida! Doing my rounds before heading off to work, I was astounded to see two goats in her enclosure, rather than just the one that I checked on the night before. When we bought... Continue Reading →
Even though using less electricity and being environment conscious is the ethos we are trying to work toward, sometimes using the clothes dryer is a necessary evil. I try my hardest to do our washing and hang it where it will be dry by the time it is needed, but unfortunately things happen to side... Continue Reading →
After my last post, I thought I should probably share some more information on what we have bought, and our next steps. The property we have bought is a small acreage that has a lovely old farmhouse sitting on it. This home is perfectly livable but has not had any proper love for a very... Continue Reading →
It happened. Finally my dream came true. We finally bought our own little acreage, an oasis away from the world where we can grow food, have my horses at home, raise animals, all on our escape from the rat race. In the stunning Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Our front door through the golden elms. I... Continue Reading →
Well here we are, a new year and 365 new opportunities. 2022 is the year that follows two that frankly, most of us would prefer to forget. But we continue to soldier on as only we know how, and learn lessons along the way in humility, compassion and selflessness. We need more kindness, more giving... Continue Reading →
Well there is only one more week until the end of Winter for this year! The days are getting warmer and longer, there are baby animals appearing already, and the smell of hope and mowed lawn is on the horizon! Now I actually do enjoy Winter normally; cosy nights in front of the fire, not... Continue Reading →
Lots of things are growing! The satisfaction of walking outside and picking beans or tomatoes for your dinner is pretty extreme. Summer strawberries are coming to an end, but there are still slim pickings. The zucchini plant is strong and large, and the cucumbers are coming through as the vine climbs under our verandah. The... Continue Reading →
Our Hills Homestead - An Adventure In Food & Gardening 