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  • Spring is definitely here!

    by Deborah Butterfield
    Spring is definitely here! All the plum trees are in full blossoms and looking a delight. Still amazes me how we go from a flower to a plum though...
    Posted in Plum

  • Castlepoint Art & Craft Fair!

    by Deborah Butterfield
    Get Ready to be Inspired! 🌟 We're thrilled to return to the enchanting Castlepoint Art & Craft Fair on: 10th October, 10am-2pm at the breathta...
    Posted in Crafts, Farm shop, Preserves

  • The Pergola and the Gate

    by Deborah Butterfield
    Just finished is this lovely pergola, beautifully crafted by my talented hubby Ray, which now marks the grand entrance to our beloved villa. ✨️And ...
    Posted in arches; garden arches

  • Guinea Fowl Galore!

    by Deborah Butterfield
    Guinea Fowl Galore! 🐓😂 We've had a chick-tastic season and our population has gone from 8 to 30+! 🤯 I mean, who needs a social life when you have a...
    Posted in Guinea Fowl

  • Blackberry Jam Made Today!

    by Deborah Butterfield

    Made a fresh batch of Blackberry Jam today!

    Posted in Blackberry, Preserves

  • Winter Fruit

    by Deborah Butterfield
    Who knew winter could be so fruitful? I'm out here 'chopping n dropping' and stumbling upon hidden gems like these cape gooseberries in the Food F...

  • Pruning Time!

    by Deborah Butterfield
    Pruning time in the Food Forest... aka my annual skirmish with Mother Nature! Armed with secateurs, loppers, and a pruning saw, I'm like a warrior....
    Posted in Winter

  • All About Calendula!

    by Deborah Butterfield
    Rainy day vibes at Tinui Food Forest! 🌂️ I'm stuck inside processing dried calendula flowers I grew and picked in summer. Removing petals from drie...
    Posted in Crafts, Edible flowers, Farm shop, herb, Winter

  • Free Plants!

    by Deborah Butterfield
    What's the secret to growing a lush garden without breaking the bank? I'm stoked to spill the beans! During the winter months, I'm like a plant ni...
    Posted in Propagating, Winter

  • Elderberry Syrup

    by Deborah Butterfield
    Empower your health with our Elderberry Syrup, packed with over 307grams of nutrient-rich elderberries in every 250ml jar! We craft small batches...
    Posted in Elderberry, Elderberry Syrup, Fruit Syrup, Preserves

  • Firewood plus...

    by Deborah Butterfield
    At first glance this is obvious- we've been gathering firewood. All good and this will keep us warm in winter. But the best bit- the trees were als...
    Posted in Nitrogen Fixing, Winter

  • Elder Time!

    by Deborah Butterfield
    Sharing a few Canadian Elder (Sambucus Canadensis Adams) photos. Starting with the "twigs"- even though we're miles away from spring- they're alre...
    Posted in Elderberry, Elderberry Syrup, Elderflower, Propagating