Duncan and Emma's Salt Spring Island Adventure!
So Dexter (our dog) decided to make his own breakfast arrangements this morning. His choice to start the day was half a fresh rabbit. I know because he left the other half outside the door for me. Obviously he thought that my toast and marmalade was a bit lacking in something. Like fur…. Should I…
So the sun is out, it's warm and it finally feels like spring! So we have been inspired to do some 'proper' planting. The stuff under the cold frame is looking great (spinach, green onions, bok choi, arugula) apart from the lettuce which has managed to germinate about 4 plants. Tried a bit of impromptu reseeding, and…
Its the 23rd of March and we had our first lunch outside today. Sat on the deck at our new cottage (we have no kitchen in the house right now so we have to use the cottage at meal times – more on that later!) The deck is covered and the deck surface is concrete,…
Last night was the ING fundraiser for Growing Up Organic - a dinner catered by some of our best local island chef's and with the help of the high school students who are on the catering program. As well as the dinner there was a silent and live auction with some amazing and interesting auction items,…
So we recently got back from a 2 week trip to England. I have to admit that before we left, other than the fact that we were attending the wedding of a good friend, I wasn't sure I was looking forward to the trip – especially all the travelling. I have to say that I…