Starting a conversation about my attempts to grow prickly pear go something like this: “I cut off one of the pads as a cutting,” says I. “To grow?” they ask, brows furrowed. “Yes…” Here it comes, but they mean well. “You mean prickly pear, that cactus weed? You want to… grow it!?” Shock, Horror, et […]
We all know having plants at home can be hard. I often find myself wondering if I should even own plants since sometimes I can’t decide whether I can take care of them. But then I realized, why not make your garden something you can fully enjoy? I have now transformed my wish to garden … Continue reading
Such a delightfully decorated cup of coffee, a lovely contrast between the brown chocolate dusting and green cup. Was the double heart a belated valentine’s day wink 😏. Now let me draw your attention to the lovely hand/watch model, George. But after all that setup the coffee tasted good also I guess… Continue reading
What to do with a whole lot of almost ripe apples that the birds are already starting to test? Well you could leave it to them, sure they are hungrier and maybe they deserve some good homegrown fruit. Nah! Ingredients Apples – pick and soak in water overnight Dates – fresh or dried Two oranges … Continue reading
There was this little plum tree in the front yard that was no more than a stick in the ground – now 4 seasons later it provides a delicious plum that ripens just a few days before the birds realise! But not the only fruit at this type of year – the cherries were excellent … Continue reading
You got chickens? They are like naughty puppies and crap on everything, including their own eggs if you let them. But there’s a way to keep the nesting box clean, if you find them perching over them at night. Bird spikes, amazingly, work for chickens also 😳 In the photo you can see one egg … Continue reading
Here you go – with coffee. Without coffee. Continue reading
