Found 12 results tagged with 'spring'
Blossoms before the storm
Spring blossoms on the plum tree before an approaching storm.August 20, 2010
Elderflower 'champagne'
This sparkling and refreshing (mildly alcoholic) drink is made from the fermentation of flowers from the elder tree using a process similar to that of ginger beer.The flowers give the drink a light, sweet airy flavorNovember 10, 2009
Tomatoes in September
Details Ok, so it's only one tomato right now but there are more coming. One of the many end of season tomatoes that was composted into the glasshouse beds during construction is off to a fine start.Date September 02, 2013
Spring, a yellow time of year
It's spring, there's a lot of yellow about and bumbles are everywhere. From the almond to the wattle, our fury little helpers are busy moving genetic material from tree to tree, pollinating the flowers and ensuring a good harvest.September 04, 2012
Snow - cold, white and good for the soil?
Along with most of the country, we got a heavy dumping of snow.Exciting and novel for the first 24 hours it quickly becomes cold, mushy and tiresome.
On the upside, it turns out snow has measurable benefits to the soil. Some even call it poor man's fertiliser.
August 15, 2011
Colours of spring
Details A lush time of year, when a lot of good growing gets done and the shape of summer is still around the corner.Date October 08, 2017
First blossoms of the season
One of the young almond trees we planted in the new orchard last year was the first tree to blossom.This is an early variety called monavale. I only hope it is not too early as we have been getting the odd frost.August 10, 2011
Chooks are laying again!
We were beginning to question the commitment of our chooks (and the manhood of our rooster) as the winter egg famine failed to break.I spent numerous evenings digging the ground to expose worms, collecting sea shells for grit and finally they are away.August 29, 2010
9 years anniversary
Details Our yearly ritual of dressing in aged wedding attire and making a photo shoot to mark the passing of time. This year we had the assistance of intern, Zach, behind the camera to make things more creative.Date November 01, 2017
Spring in the 'forest'
Spring is here again and this almond is putting on a show. Planted just 3 years ago, this is the second year it has produced a crop. Looking forward to it. Also in the photo is Dmitry the muscovy.August 27, 2013