I can honestly understand why some people choose to have no possessions and just walk - unencumbered, monk-ish, feet on the earth. This is a lovely poem. We will, one day, be like those floating petals,

Yep, if it's such simple tech, it SHOULD keep working for another twenty years. I couldn't handle the QLD heat...

Bean necklaces! Now that' a cool idea. I want to get some magpie beans!

Those mango picking tools are fantastic! Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention. I love mango pickle :)

I did enjoy it. I always find it remarkable that you can go from nothing in the garden to everything in full flush. I never planted an almond though I felt I should - I heard their blossom is beautiful.

It's crazy isn't it, mid summer we long for winter, winter we long for summer haha. Everything's looking fantastic! I never used to like dill but I've developed a taste for it now. @beelzael is also a

They are definitely beautiful. I like your paycheck/garden rule!

We call contractors 'tradies' here. They can be just as elusive!

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Everything is looking lovely espec against that path. Did you know you can use nastursium flowers in salad? And the best home remedy for sore throats is to soak sage in apple cider vinegar now ready for

Eggshells and banana skins I use for my tomatoes!

Oh yes it is all about bidiversity as well! Thanks, it's already getting better!

And to be fair, these Aussie plants would do great in your climate too! I mean, if Portugal has all the gum trees, and we have some pretty hardy plants up in snow country here...

OH we never get snow and on the coast we don't even get a decent frost!

Aw, saw Mum yesterday and she was soooo sad. She'd give anything to have all the annoying things about Dad back, and I know you know what that means.

Systems make for a great relationship, trust me! I can see you with a 'everything for the next day' box by the front door or a basket.

Ha the lamp is now fixed, and we are looking at sliding doors and cupboard inserts now. I couldn't even sleep with Jamie in a big bed - I can't stand how he 'settles' for sleep by moving! Poor guy.

OH yes it's been a while for me as well! You'll remember how much you loved them back in the day.

It's honestly a life saver. Saves you forgetting stuff in the morning. I often had a basket by the door but this is better.

Lol Jamie's since fixed that - don't worry he's Mr Safety.