There are a few things Hanno and I do here that I know can't be managed by others who have less free time or space. I know some of you...

Hello ladies. I have decided to continue helping with the swaps. There have been many offers of help and I will be taking those up on their ...

Coleen asked a question about future swaps in the comments today. I would like to keep the swaps going because they're a way we can con...

Good morning from Lulubelle and Martha! Clicking on the photos will enlarge them. This first bare patch is being prepare for potatoes. When ...

Clicking on the photos will enlarge them. It may seem strange to our northern hemisphere gardeners, and even to some in southern Australia, ...

Regular readers will probably be pleased to know the white Christmas tablecloth is washed and back in the cupboard. ; - ) No one will...

I've had a very relaxed time since Christmas day just lounging around, knitting, watching cricket and thinking. I sometimes wish my bra...

It's been a lazy time for me this past week. I haven't made any bread or swept the floor for a few days. There are little balls of...

Happy New Year! Last year was such an exciting time for me. This blog developed beyond my wildest dreams and as I saw more of you trickle i...

I was shocked to see a Labor Party politician on the TV news yesterday say that now we've had our retail therapy over Christmas (his wor...

It was a strange Christmas in Australia. The expected shopping downturn didn't happen and people kept spending just like they always do...

Hanno and Kerry cooking up a storm. Voluntary work is a big part of my life now that I have the time for it. I am the co-ordinator of my lo...

Christmas I see a twinkle in your eye. So this shall be my Christmas star And I will travel to your heart: The manger where the real things ...

Yes, I know I said I wouldn't be blogging over Christmas but I just had to tell you this. I entered a giveaway draw at the lovely blog -...

When I gave up work and returned to my home I promised myself that all the days of multitasking, doing too much in a half-hearted way, and s...

This is a fast, from-scratch recipe collection created by the Down to Earth community. There are a lot of great ideas here. Thanks to everyo...