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The 100 year drought Nordale, Delungra. January 2017 – December 2019 (36 months)
After reasonably high rain fall over the winter of 2016 no one was expecting 2017 to turn exceptionally dry. It was fortunate for us that we had not suffered the dry period from 2012 – 2015 that many parts of the state and Queensland had already experienced, Australia is well known for extended periods of…
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The 100 year drought
Nordale Delungra. January 2017 – December 2019 (36 months) After reasonably high rain fall over the winter of 2016 no one was expecting 2017 to turn exceptionally dry. It was fortunate for us that we had not suffered the dry period from 2012 – 2015 that many parts of the state and Queensland had already…
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From this day to the Next
03/05/2023 Every day on the farm with my family, my dog and my garden is the best day of my life. Sometimes the joy comes from a walk down the lane with my little dog spotting birds and new wild flowers ( which are probably noxious weeds). It’s a 5-6 km round trip and it…
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Turnip hits the table outshining it’s flash cousins
Everyone has a recipe for their best Potato Gratin. This however is my recipe for the best Turnip Gratin. Why turnips? The first week in July is shearing season for us and we are so fortunate to have two fantastic shearers, Daniel McIntyre and Byron Campbell. Daniel has mentions in other posts while this post…
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Meet our locals
Since 2017 the koala population has increased with up to 7 sightings in a day. We are most likely to find them in the white gum, stringy barks and the blakely’s red gum. It is believed that the increase in numbers may be due to the koalas moving to the higher cooler climates as a…
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Vegetable slice
Vegetable slice is one of those recipes that is so easy and will get you out of trouble when you need something quick. All of the ingredients are mostly in the fridge pantry or freezer. I call on this slice when I need something for lunch boxes or for a light lunch to share with…
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