Category Archives: Grow

First spring harvest of Rhubarb

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Franky

Spring has sprung and the rhubarb is going great guns, it may have something to do with all the mulch from the chook shed I put on the bed over winter.  The harvest was rather large so half is for … Continue reading →

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How does our garden grow

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Franky

Hi there, It is nearly the end of winter and we have had quite a few frosts with temps down to -9 (our pipes freeze at -7). Our garden in pots has been keeping us well supplied. We have not … Continue reading →

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7 JULY 2014

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Franky

Hi all, Sorry it has been a while since my last update but things have been happening, slowly, but happening none the less. I have fitted some doors with the help of DOD (Dear Old Dad). A new, improved raised … Continue reading →

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13 MAR 2013

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Franky

OiOi, Well although I have been slow on the updates I ain’t been sitting on my hands. The atrium is all walled in and ready to fill with dirt. Luckily I have a heap of clean fill from the sewage … Continue reading →

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9 Jan 2013

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

Hi All, Bit of excitement this week. The Stevos had a big fire close to their new farm near Yass and the Fire in Bungendore burnt to Stans boundary. Both properties remain safe at present but things remain in a … Continue reading →

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26 DEC 2012

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

Hi all, DOD has been busy insulating. Angus is a decking machine. And we have a coat of paint on the wall!! 2 more coats to go, its called crisp white. Our first currants The Dr’s Mr & Mrs Smiths … Continue reading →

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21 NOV 2012

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

Hi All, As mentioned last week I hooked the tanks up to the roof. On Friday I woke up in Bungendore and it was raining cats and dogs so full of excitement I raced out to the farm to watch … Continue reading →

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15 NOV 2012

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

Warning. Prepare for the drought there will be little rain from now on. Why is this so? Our roof is now connected to the tanks. According to the formula for every 1mm of rain that falls 300 litres of water … Continue reading →

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6 NOV 2012

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

OiOi, The back gutter is complete as well as 2 down pipes just before it rained lucky!! Completed gutter and the middle down pipe. Lookin’ good!! Orange air riveter is worth it’s weight in gold. Level Western downpipe Oak forest … Continue reading →

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12 SEP 2012

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Franky

Hi all, Just to introduce the new addition to the Winsome Hall family. Zacqueline the Kelpie. She was born on Bastille Day so hence the French name and the breeder was up to Z with names so it is spelt … Continue reading →

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