Tag: worms
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rabbits, roses and lemon roasted potatoes
So far it has been quite the most peaceful holiday season ever, here in Australia. Not particularly warm which is good for gardening. But the heat is coming they tell me. My cuttings collection is growing as I add Dill and Lavender ( I like English lavender which I cannot find anywhere so I will…
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Robin Red Breast has arrived
I saw the first robin yesterday. Is spring here yet? Um no. Because it was literally slating for a short while. Covering the windows in ice that almost immediately melted back off. But the robins did not care. They know change is on the way. I tried to take a photo of the red breasted…
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The Sustainable Christmas Tree: Who Let the Grinch OUT!
Lauren, at the Vet’s Clinic, handed me the package. Merry Christmas, Grinch!, she said. Who told you I was the Grinch? I said. She just laughed. Poo, I said as I left. She laughed some more. Mama (policeman sheep) is suddenly limping badly and has a cough. So first I will worm her. Sheep crop…
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Confessions of a Basement Farmer with a Frisbee
Back to the Farm. There is more to this little farm than meets the eye. And in the interests of honest and transparent discussion I feel I must tell you something. I have been hiding this from you. I have a confession to make. In a very large iron bathtub, down there in the gloom…
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