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Whirlybird.
I had a ‘whirlybird’ roof ventilator installed. They make a big difference to ventilation and heat build up in the roof in summer. They also help ventilate the house in winter and prevent build up of dampness and mold. We’ve put them in our last 2 houses and swear by them. They work passively and…
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The entrance to the garden.
Finished the carport and driveway. I went with gravel so we don’t contribute as much to the urban runoff that is poisoning our rivers. The concrete at the front of bottom of the pic is the council’s handiwork.
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Birds love bulbs.
I was concerned about getting rid of all the oxalis bulbs before we put down the new driveway, but it looks like the birds moved in this morning and did most of the job for me. Thanks nature.
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Nearly a home.
We’re so close to owning our own home, having done all that the bank wanted, checking all the boxes and jumped through all the hoops. So, it’s time to restart all the kitchen fermentation and get some edible plants into the ground. We started with four deciduous fruit trees, an apple and a pear, and…
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Bugs love Chinese cabbage too!
In my straw bale bed the bugs love the chinese cabbage (i think its Wongbok) but leave the lettuce, silver beet and kale alone. Months later…I’ve found that the bugs generally like European vegetables over Asian. I know this contradicts the post above, but it’s all a learning experience
Ligaya Garden
a little garden near Gawler
