The "mini orchard"

We have finally moved the citrus trees from their pots into the ground out the front of the house. A mini orchard, they are all citrus, we will get some deciduous fruit trees this winter to espalier along the green fence you can see in the picture.

They have been planted close together, as per Jackie French's "Backyard Self-sufficiency" which recommends planting at less than two metres to maximise space. So far so good and they seem to be thriving a few weeks on.

A path will be installed next to the "orchard" to enable direct access (without a bend) from the front door to the road, as we walk alot, and the bend is good for getting to the car, but a bit annoying if walking.

Egg update

Just to update on the eggs, we are now getting four (yes 4!!!) eggs per day! So the girls are all working hard on their egg production, here's hoping it continues!

Garden harvest update

Here are some of the latest harvests from the garden....

First up a picture of one of our sunflowers while it was still looking glorious!

Here are some of the corn cobs - so sweet and tasty....

A rather round zucchini, but taste all the same...

A couple of heirloom pumpkins, pretty but there was only one more other than these, so a little bit disappointing, hopefully this year will be better.

Heirloom carrots and onions...

More to come soon....

First EGG!!!

Well it took a bit of time, but right on schedule our first egg arrived!

Latest additions

Hard to see them in this first pic - but there are four little chickens in the cat boxes! The kids were so excited! Only little ones (about 6 or 8 weeks old).

Settling into their new home constructed from an old swing frame and an aviary.

Checking out the garden - they love running around the yard!

Another visitor to the garden - obviously not a chicken!!!

Vegie Garden Update

Just some quick pics to update you on the garden.....


One of the beds, almost over-run with vegies!
Some lovely (and yummy) lettuce ready to pick!

Celery - nearly ready to go!

Thanks for looking :)

Broad Bean Harvest

Here are some pics of the bean beans on the plants, and then...

Ready to be eaten.... yummo!!!

Kids has a ball shelling them - provided great afternoon entertainment!