Joel Salatin Workshops In Kiama!
I’m super excited – I’ll be going to Joel Salatin’s “You Can Farm” workshop in Kiama on Sunday (Feb 17). Only three sleeps to go!
The Ideal Homestead Trailer
(This is a repost of a previously-published article, rescued after my web host screwed up my site.) A trailer is an invaluable addition to a homestead. It turns the family car into a ute (pickup truck if you live outside Australia!), without the expense of buying and maintaining an additional vehicle. This is a list … [Read more…]
Record Temperatures And Bushfires Everywhere
The highest average national temperature ever recorded for Australia!
Rubbery Egg
One of the ducks laid a rubbery egg this morning!
Fox Caught On Game Camera
Thanks to my new game camara, I now know what’s coming into my yard at night!
Sustainable House Day – Sept 9
Here’s a great opportunity to have a tour of one of the Illawarra’s most sustainable homes – the Rowes’ residence in Shellharbour.
Huge Gymea Lilly Flower
Where do you find a vase big enough for a flower like this?
New Australorp Rooster
Meet the new “cock o’ the walk”, Big Oz!
Rooster Processing Day
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I processed four surplus roosters last weekend. Having an organised workflow makes the whole thing a lot faster and easier! There are no graphic photos in this post.
Cheap Wildlife/Game Cameras At Aldi
If you’ve got a farm or homestead, an inquisitive nature, or even just a problem with a neighbour’s pet, a game camera could be what you need. Aldi has them for sale very cheaply at the moment.