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Polycrub Update ... And High Winds.

Polycrub Update ... And High Winds.

Well ... high winds have stopped work on the Polycrub today ... But ... nonetheless, we’re feeling so positive and happy with our progress so far. The polycarbonate sheeting is...

Polycrub Update ... And High Winds.

Well ... high winds have stopped work on the Polycrub today ... But ... nonetheless, we’re feeling so positive and happy with our progress so far. The polycarbonate sheeting is...

Things Are Moving Along Quickly On Our Polycrub ...

Things Are Moving Along Quickly On Our Polycrub...

Well today, was a day for dodging rain showers. But despite the weather, we made some really good progress on our Polycrub. By suppertime, we’d managed to put up all...

Things Are Moving Along Quickly On Our Polycrub...

Well today, was a day for dodging rain showers. But despite the weather, we made some really good progress on our Polycrub. By suppertime, we’d managed to put up all...

Sunsets and Rainbows ...

Sunsets and Rainbows ...

Oh wow ... the sky tonight looks just like an oil painting, with rainbows cascading from behind the clouds. Just going to take a moment and enjoy the view ......

Sunsets and Rainbows ...

Oh wow ... the sky tonight looks just like an oil painting, with rainbows cascading from behind the clouds. Just going to take a moment and enjoy the view ......

The Hoops Are Up ... :)

The Hoops Are Up ... :)

Another exciting day, with lots of hard work ...As always at this time of year, we’re feeling the pressure to push on, Autumn is definitely looming. There never seems to...

The Hoops Are Up ... :)

Another exciting day, with lots of hard work ...As always at this time of year, we’re feeling the pressure to push on, Autumn is definitely looming. There never seems to...

Work On Our Polycrub Begins ... :)

Work On Our Polycrub Begins ... :)

With our greenhouse, turned into a temporary workshop for the Polycrub, I’m exited to share with you, that our next project is underway. The first job and not a fun...

Work On Our Polycrub Begins ... :)

With our greenhouse, turned into a temporary workshop for the Polycrub, I’m exited to share with you, that our next project is underway. The first job and not a fun...

Happy Hens ... Reducing Our Waste.

Happy Hens ... Reducing Our Waste.

​I like to reuse as much as we can at home and I’m always on the lookout for ways to be more self sufficient.When it comes to our eggshells, I...

Happy Hens ... Reducing Our Waste.

​I like to reuse as much as we can at home and I’m always on the lookout for ways to be more self sufficient.When it comes to our eggshells, I...