After three crisp and frosty mornings, the garden has well and truly put on its winter coat. The air may be cold and our fingers chilly,...

This week marked the end of our potato harvest—and we’re pleased with the crop! It should keep us going right through the winter....

This week we turned our attention to the potato patch—and what a job it was! We brought out our trusty little 31hp tractor, complete with...

We’re back from a much-needed break, feeling refreshed and grateful after our time in Bonnie Doon, the high country, and its beautiful...

Happy Easter from all of us here at the patch! We’ve wrapped up another rather warm week, and with the ongoing dry conditions, we’ve...

We’re nearly there with planting out the last of our winter veggies! It’s been a big effort, and this week we managed to get a few more...

This week marked the completion of our first intake of the “Becoming More Self-Sufficient” 6-module course.   Looking back, it has been...

We couldn’t have asked for better weather for our Combined Garage Sale  last Saturday. While it was a little quieter than we had hoped,...

We’re gearing up for our Combined Garage Sale  tomorrow, Saturday, 10am–5pm! Anything that’s been sitting around unused has found its way...