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Playing Statues

April 10, 2018chrissyb 7 Comments

When Paul the-farmer-down-the-lane asked whether we could accommodate his 23 calves for a week we were happy to oblige. After the recent wet summer we have grass to spare, and calves make for adorable paddock ornaments don’t you think? Then,… Continue Reading →

farm life, mythical creatures, visitors

Vampire Harvest

December 18, 2016chrissyb 8 Comments

It’s that time. Time to harvest the farmlet vampire deterrent crop. From the original 22 cloves, I harvested 17 bulbs. What happened to the other five is a mystery. Should I be looking for a crucifix wielding hedgehog nicknamed Buffy? Or just a… Continue Reading →

gardening, mythical creatures, pony poo, vegetable garden

It’s Raining Again

June 26, 2016chrissyb 6 Comments

Warmth and several days of rain have combined to cause a flush of grass growth. Which means we have this happening in the pony paddock right now. Poor Bonnie, doing more time in the mask of shame. And in mid-winter too — it’s a… Continue Reading →

bonnie, exmoor pony, mythical creatures, ponies, winter

Keep Calm and Carry Garlic

June 20, 2016chrissyb 17 Comments

Well dear Readers, having talked about our zombie defense prep, we now turn our attention to growing an effective vampire deterrent. You can never be too careful when you’re living out in the wilds of Northland, you know. All this to… Continue Reading →

autumn, gardening, mythical creatures, vegetable garden

Zombies?

May 6, 2016chrissyb 2 Comments

I’d been pinning pics of crafty ways to organise my garden implements (as any good farm-girl would do). See, look at the pretty storage. Who wouldn’t want their barn to look like this? My witty cuzzie saw my pin, so next time I looked this… Continue Reading →

fungi, mythical creatures

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