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This is one of the two kereru, New Zealand native pigeons, that have recently become regular visitors to our property feasting on the tree lucerne (tagasaste). They watched me quite happily when I went to visit them to take their photograph. I planted the shelter belt in autumn 2005 using mainly native trees but included a few tree lucerne, acacia … [Read more...]
I've just started to get a regular supply of some vibrant, yellow-yolked eggs from Rodriguez' five wives. Mabel lays slightly smaller eggs than her Rhode Island red counterparts. There are still lemons on my Meyer lemon tree. Time to make a batch of lemon delicious. Makes 16 slices or 30 mini-bites. It freezes well. I might repeat the lemon/egg … [Read more...]
Following my recent foray into pie-making, I noticed a book about the history of the pie. I might try it as I'm ready to move on from a string of illuminating English memoirs. I've nearly finished pruning the fruit trees and everything that doesn't move is mulched - including the rhubarb, broad beans and garlic. I've sown some carrot, turnip and … [Read more...]
I've just enjoyed reading some English memoirs. As those in Yorkshire tend to say, there's nowt so queer as folk. … [Read more...]
