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Our First Frosty Morning 2023 … :)

Our First Frosty Morning 2023 … :)

We had our first frost of the year today and woke up to zero degrees … 😳 I’m definitely not ready for summer to be over, but it’s the perfect...

Our First Frosty Morning 2023 … :)

We had our first frost of the year today and woke up to zero degrees … 😳 I’m definitely not ready for summer to be over, but it’s the perfect...

We’re Still Harvesting Beautiful Tomatoes … :)

We’re Still Harvesting Beautiful Tomatoes … :)

Autumn may be knocking at our door, but we’re still harvesting lovely tomatoes from our Polycrub. I think I’ll make a tomato and basil pasta sauce with these, sounds so...

We’re Still Harvesting Beautiful Tomatoes … :)

Autumn may be knocking at our door, but we’re still harvesting lovely tomatoes from our Polycrub. I think I’ll make a tomato and basil pasta sauce with these, sounds so...

It’s Firewood Time Again …. :)

It’s Firewood Time Again …. :)

Well the leaves are just starting to turn, thankfully not to much yet, but that’s definitely our signal to start the winter prep. I’m definitely not ready for it, but...

It’s Firewood Time Again …. :)

Well the leaves are just starting to turn, thankfully not to much yet, but that’s definitely our signal to start the winter prep. I’m definitely not ready for it, but...

Planting Trees …. :)

Planting Trees …. :)

Hi there … 👋 We’re spending the day planting some more trees. I know I say this every time, but it really makes me happy. This year we’ve decided to...

Planting Trees …. :)

Hi there … 👋 We’re spending the day planting some more trees. I know I say this every time, but it really makes me happy. This year we’ve decided to...

Harvesting Apples … :)

Harvesting Apples … :)

​Harvesting the first of our beautiful apples. At this time of year I like to keep a pot of apple purée in the fridge. It's delicious eaten hot or cold,...

Harvesting Apples … :)

​Harvesting the first of our beautiful apples. At this time of year I like to keep a pot of apple purée in the fridge. It's delicious eaten hot or cold,...

Our Very First Pumpkin … :)

Our Very First Pumpkin … :)

Our first ever pumpkin (grown in the Polycrub) is coming along beautifully and I couldn’t be more excited. We’ll definitely be growing more next year … such fun.I see a...

Our Very First Pumpkin … :)

Our first ever pumpkin (grown in the Polycrub) is coming along beautifully and I couldn’t be more excited. We’ll definitely be growing more next year … such fun.I see a...