tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.comments2023-09-25T07:40:40.812-07:00The Home Garden & KitchenMel McMillanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03254284412164740327noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-41487306053042364282018-02-17T01:01:43.923-08:002018-02-17T01:01:43.923-08:00What did you use as a carrier oil? What kind of ra...What did you use as a carrier oil? What kind of ratios of essential oils to carrier oil?<br />Thanks MelinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090552631246467982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-3799072409037219902011-04-05T16:07:06.173-07:002011-04-05T16:07:06.173-07:00Thankyou for this - when I was in childbirth labou...Thankyou for this - when I was in childbirth labour this drink was what kept me going!<br />Now, I have got a huge bag of lemons from the tree and going to make her some for my grandson!Julie McNeillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784054500938725234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-56551063959131766462010-08-31T04:44:07.195-07:002010-08-31T04:44:07.195-07:00Mmmn lycees, we might have to get one for hereMmmn lycees, we might have to get one for hereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-15694023795284945112010-02-27T05:29:08.550-08:002010-02-27T05:29:08.550-08:00Yum yum, after that big storm a while ago there wa...Yum yum, after that big storm a while ago there was bunya nuts all over the road at cawongla. I thought I'd grab one on the way home as it was still raining but they were gone by then. <br /><br />Simon has a great recipe for a bunya nut mayonnaise that he created. Is there somewhere to get them around here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-17139715466645521152010-01-15T15:20:05.617-08:002010-01-15T15:20:05.617-08:00mmmm Wish I was having breakfast at your place tom...mmmm Wish I was having breakfast at your place tomorrow!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094343659226189755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-91271190600562230372009-12-28T01:55:26.922-08:002009-12-28T01:55:26.922-08:00Could you trade the spare fruit for something else...Could you trade the spare fruit for something else? Or else lay it down for winter? A farmer friend of mine does that every Summer solstice - preserves the fruits as jam so she has something to get through winter with. She doesn't even *like* apricot jam ;) but in winter it's easier to stick to a "no buy food" week with things like that in the cupboard!Emma Someonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388385529868390033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-17447992863331822262009-11-15T20:36:19.089-08:002009-11-15T20:36:19.089-08:00Yum, I'll give that a try.
Sounds like it wou...Yum, I'll give that a try.<br /><br />Sounds like it would be nice with a splash of vodka or gin (obviously not for the kids though)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-40651949834858412772009-11-11T18:00:05.348-08:002009-11-11T18:00:05.348-08:00I am growing it from seed, although i did buy a po...I am growing it from seed, although i did buy a pot of basil at the fruit and veggie shop last week.Mel McMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03254284412164740327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-83425494965524718512009-11-07T02:36:31.171-08:002009-11-07T02:36:31.171-08:00Are you growing all this from seed or buying seedl...Are you growing all this from seed or buying seedlings? Sounds like you've been very productive lately!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-3015792406775595072009-10-31T06:28:12.509-07:002009-10-31T06:28:12.509-07:00Your bread looks delicious, I'm going to get a...Your bread looks delicious, I'm going to get a proper baking tin and try out your recipe.<br /><br />Easy birthing prayers to Brandy, I think you have zero hope of letting the baby go if it's a boyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-59706541545811926452009-02-26T13:44:00.000-08:002009-02-26T13:44:00.000-08:00Hi there, can you please tell me where I can buy s...Hi there, can you please tell me where I can buy some dung beatles, I need some for my farm too, I noticed you said 'order some' but I'm not sure where from. many thanks for any information ... jennieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12764909305518216495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-29979497340533121032009-01-09T04:52:00.000-08:002009-01-09T04:52:00.000-08:00The Hindi is a transliteration of "ever work with ...The Hindi is a transliteration of "ever work with animals and children"<BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>I am from India! We dont get wool here! Found that you ship free for a minimum purchase of 4 balls! nice to see online yarn shops doing that! Keep up the good work!knottygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860977655828918747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-67102178046203542732008-12-04T20:51:00.000-08:002008-12-04T20:51:00.000-08:00I just discovered your blog (via the organic wool ...I just discovered your blog (via the organic wool site) and am amused and sympathetic to your tales of woe. I was about to start that in retirement but I've been growing veggies from seed for years. The chook battle would have been a new wrinkle. Alas, DH passed away 18 months ago, so I'm still in suburbia.Swanknitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801796808525538417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-24542740740090057202008-10-20T05:58:00.000-07:002008-10-20T05:58:00.000-07:00I was inspired when I read your story!!!We too are...I was inspired when I read your story!!!<BR/>We too are trying to live our rural dream with 3 young children. We both grew up in a suburban environment and longed to stretch our wings in the country. <BR/>Two years ago we made the move and began our rural education. I made a point of getting tips from everyone that we met and slowly started trying our hand at a few things.<BR/>We have had our share of disasters, but as a result we have also met some great people and learnt some important lessons. <BR/>Our first purchase was the horse that I had dreamed of for my whole life..... we had to have her put down after just 12 mths as she was rather more ancient than the vet had suggested when we made the purchase (we don't use that vet anymore!!). <BR/>Next we purchased a pair of alpacas. Within 3 days one had been killed by a snake and the other had injured himself on a fence trying to get away. As a result we took an emergency course in vet science as we tended to the injured animal.<BR/>We also purchases two Dexter cows and calves.... yet again we discovered that cows with horns did not mix well with our 12yo golden retriever..... and that a small udder often equals very little milk for the family.<BR/>There always seems to be some sort of drama happening at our "Farm" but to be honest I wouldn't have it any other way. We really feel like we are living now and are very much in touch with the world that we are living in.<BR/>One of my favourite times of the day (when we still had the cows) was 4pm. I would usually find myself sitting in the middle of the paddock breastfeeding my second son while the cows ate their hay around me. It sure beat the feeling of waiting for the last hour of the working day to finish so that I could leave the office and travel 3hrs to get home!!!!<BR/>We have just built our hen house and have 4 of the most amusing chooks that I have ever seen. They each provide us with an egg a day, entertainment whenever we are outside and an educaton for our kids.<BR/>We have also expanded the vege garden this year and planted our first fruit trees and vines. There is nothing that beats fresh just picked vegeies.<BR/>Later this week we will be picking up our new cow.... a very friendly 10 month old jersey heifer. Fingers crossed and she will be more social than one of our Dexters and produce a lot more milk than the other. <BR/>Life really is good..... your blog just reminded me.Jersey Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665808713752848851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-77441717951547194102008-10-18T15:27:00.000-07:002008-10-18T15:27:00.000-07:00I admire your determination. My husband and I hav...I admire your determination. My husband and I have a dream to live your reality. We moved from Sydney over to the Pacific Northwest of the USA nearly 5 years ago with 3 small children. We are looking forward to moving back one day and getting our own piece of paradise. In the meantime we are working on becoming a little more self reliant. We just started making our own candles and I am lending my hand to knitting. We are growing some of our own produce and we have some lovely little chickens that keep us stocked with egss. I look forward to reading your blog and getting inspirationdonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09293599971314095864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-53343338402432092202008-08-10T18:06:00.000-07:002008-08-10T18:06:00.000-07:00It's good to hear your blog voice again, even thou...It's good to hear your blog voice again, even though it is moaning on... So, put us out of our misery, what does the hindi say - where have all the fucking flowers gone?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094343659226189755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-51866962238913322662008-05-05T03:17:00.000-07:002008-05-05T03:17:00.000-07:00Michael Pollan's book, _The Omnivore's Dilemma_, h...Michael Pollan's book, _The Omnivore's Dilemma_, has a great example of farm rotation which includes gems such as leaving the cow manure a few days then letting the chooks in to pick out the maggots that grow in the manure (ugh). It's well worth a read!Domestic Adventuresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14140551815183106863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105213389903060759.post-27847734985254578882008-04-19T20:33:00.000-07:002008-04-19T20:33:00.000-07:00Gorgeous blog! Sorry about the chooks - I lost thr...Gorgeous blog! Sorry about the chooks - I lost three chooks to a fox by not locking them up one night (I'd given birth the week before), but also lost two chooks to a dog during daylight hours, so don't beat yourselves up about leaving them out after dark.<BR/><BR/>Your hens will be much safer during the day with the rooster there to look out for them, once he finds his feet!Domestic Adventuresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14140551815183106863noreply@blogger.com