Over and (almost) out

Our adventures in suburbia are almost at an end. We leave Sydney at the end of the week for the New England area. For the first six-or-so months we'll be in something like suburbia whilst we rent in town, and we'll commence looking for a suitable property out of town just as soon as we've unpacked.

My job has finished, tomorrow is the last day of school for a while.

I'm not sure what shape, form or name my future blogging about our new home will take. Whatever it is and whenever it is, I'll announce it here at least.

I've got things I need to write - particularly to document how my first home brew goes; and no doubt as our thinking on permaculture, organic gardening and green living develops.

On a final note we were at Jackie French's place yesterday for the Open Garden day. It was a fascinating and beautiful place nestled between steep mountains. She grows over 270 varieties of edible plants including over 100 species of apple. Temperature ranges are from -9 to over 50 Celsius. The key is in what she calls 'groves' which provide mutual support in terms of moisture, shelter from winds and from extremes of temperature. We bought one of her books in which she describes some of what they have achieved on their property. Should be a good read.

Over and out - for now.