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 →

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 →

My biggest goal is to own an acreage one day, that myself and family can explore more options within being self-sufficient as possible, and live with maybe a tad less stress. I currently work a corporate job, which I actually quite enjoy, but would like a little more than our suburbs house on evenings and... Continue Reading →

So it has been more than two years since I have added a post, very, very slack of me. I haven't been sitting idle, twiddling my thumbs for those couple of years, that's for sure. The plan has been to get back to the blog with lots of fresh material! I will update my goals and more... Continue Reading →

My little Snow Peas are reaching for the stars (or the sun?) I am going to have to invest in a taller teepee for them to climb very soon! My Zucchini are growing nicely and will need to be transplanted very soon, before they outgrow the pots! I am so excited that my watermelon seed... Continue Reading →

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