First Blitz.

I just got back from my first permablitz- whew did I need one of these!

It was immensely satisfying and got to work in a community setting that assists adults with intellectual difficulties.

We kicked the kikuyu grasses ass, but unfortunately it took most of the day- we did get to plant some gorgeous winter veg seedlings and eat copious amounts of dhal and rice, sorry honey!

Looking forward to the next one, met some lovely squishy permie peeps, and caught up with some oldies-it was RAD.

I love autumn!

Cos it's time for this stuff...
Bubba pumpkin!
Outdoor pantry
And our new family member-

Trixie-the rooster. We thought he was a girl, but he doesn't seem to be causing too much trouble with the ladies, and he crows at a reasonable hour-so we're keeping him until the council complain. He's a handsome devil!

I didn't grow these...

But *sigh* aren't they wonderful?

So the summer is over....

Before the summer heat kicked in, here's some pics of the plot.

And what have I done?

Been an extraordinarily lazy blogger that's for sure...my internet is up and running thankfully-so no excuses! I also am planning a wedding, so the garden has taken a back step for the moment, it's still kicking along-but not nearly as well as I had hoped.

We got two new chooks, and one has turned out to be a rooster-bloody heck! I think my fella's going to eat him if he keeps up his anti-social behaviour.

What did I learn?

Never to grow yellow fig cherry tomatoes again...they took over the garden and weren't all that tasty.

Green Zebras are delicious.

So are Black Russians.

Eggplants are tricky.

After the wedding I'll be back with my hands in the dirt, in the meantime I have to maintain my manicure :o)

Signing off for now-

Dani

So lazy...but here's the update!

I've been completing a Permaculture Design Certificate with Forest Edge Permaculture and every week my teacher never fails to blow my mind! I have been so inspired and excited to be a part of a revolution that with hopefully one day take over the world...it'll have to to survive!

What I have done that is really important is-

Installed a water tank (we got some awesome rain)

Started growing dynamic accumulators that will encourage diversity and nutrient take-up in plants.

Mulched the crap out of everything.

Erected trellises for shade and extra growing space in the veggie garden.

Experimenting with new and unusual heirloom vegetables...especially tomatoes!

I now have around 25 varieties of tomato, and only 15 in the ground...I need more ground!

I have some new water-saving devices, and this weekend I am making compost tea...delicious :o)

Sorry about all of the exclamation marks, I love my life!

Spring Lamb!

Not of the eating kind...this sweet pea is staying at our house until she's big and strong!

It's getting warmer.

Ahh...the greenery!
These broads are tall!
Silverbeet artichoke, lettuce oh my!
Lettuce is delicious and prolific
Broccoli is cranking!

Look what popped out of the ground...