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An orchard tour, and you don’t even have to pay.

Everything’s growing away beautifully here on the foothills of Mt Pirongia (except the pasture, but sheep don’t need much).  So behold: Starting with vegetables, just because here we are, my buddies the chickens and I. I provide the food and … Continue reading

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An apple a day

Four years after arriving here and starting to plant things, we have produce – well, producing – in large enough quantities to eat plenty and store some.  I stewed eight kilos of apples a while ago for when we need … Continue reading

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