Solstice Permaculture Update

OK, the Solstice was last week, but we’ve been busy keeping up with all the growth on the farm. We see some nice apples forming on young trees.

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Pumpkins growing out of one of the many compost heaps.

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Digging spuds with a hungry duck finding worms along the way.

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About to take the trainers off the young plum trees.

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The new cow and calf have been great company for our crazy yearling heifer.

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Here she is ‘kissing’ her ‘niece’.

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Speaking of harmony, this mixed hatch of chicks and ducklings are going well.

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Tomatoes looking good.

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Amazing garlic harvest last weekend.

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The size and flavour are amazing.

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Of course I could not do it without my helper.

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But there is always time for a fence ride. Screen Shot 2015-12-16 at 6.52.05 am

After just 16 months we are well on our way to a premier permaculture demonstration property.

    Peace, Estwing

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