Third term school holidays were very much welcomed by all of us. It’s good to step away from the books for a while, catch our breath, and...

This week Jamie and I stepped away from the farm and everyday work life for a much-needed little break. With our children well cared for,...

And a Special Guest This week was filled with excitement as we welcomed a very special visitor – my mum has arrived all the way from...

Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes the mix of sunshine, showers, and plenty of jobs waiting to be done in the patch. At the...

Our Becoming More Self Sufficient  course officially began last weekend, and what a start it was! Across three different locations and...

Last Saturday marked our third Patch to Plate gathering. The atmosphere was filled with all things community, and having new people join...

Back to a bit more of a “normal” week here at the Barn. Homeschooling was in full swing each day, and we made some great progress through...

Reflecting on a busy week… Monday kicked off with a radio interview on ABC Ballarat talking to Steve Martin on the Breakfast show about...

After a good soak of rain over the weekend, the patch wasn’t exactly the place to be for much garden work. So instead, we focused on...