I pruned my roses a while ago and I'm loving how they are coming back! There are so many flowers on my climbing rose, that I am running out of places to cut and put them! Aren't they beautiful? x

Look at my little dears, they're going gang-busters! I am still in awe at how quickly they grow! From seed planted to where they are now is only 2.5 weeks, astounding! x

This is a lovely recipe that combines the sweet taste of the peas, with the yummy crunch of the cashews. I love the taste of the salty nuts in with foods that are sweet, and this recipe is a great one for it! Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a wok or large frying... Continue Reading →

What is the answer to the age old question, what do you do with the old vanity when you renovate the bathroom? Turn it into a potting bench of course! My partner had the idea to bring it outside and I am so glad he did! Not only are the cupboards and drawers so handy,... Continue Reading →

I have now planted four snow peas around my little home-made teepee. I wasn't sure what I was going to make them from at first, then I found a stack of bamboo stakes that we weren't using stashed in the shed. Add a bit of string and wallah, instant teepee! Snow peas are so easy... Continue Reading →

I have finally received my own copy of my true self-sufficiency bible - Backyard Self-Sufficiency by Jackie French. I love this look soooooo much. Not only because Jackie is a writer who gets straight to the point and doesn't sugar-coat anything, not only because it is Australian so it is relevant to, but there is... Continue Reading →