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It really was delicious and hubby did it justice with those yummy meals 😋

Absolutely 💯

I so agree. Iis pretty special to connect with farmers where you can get the wonderful quality but also know it has been raised with those ethics.

The platform I have been using to find farmers to connect with has a postcode search in it. Could be a way to check if they have any farmers in the area. Hopefully, as it is a great way to purchase meat.

Thanks Pat. They have all been wonderful chickens so far. And that roasted whole one was fantastic 👌

Hubby really is a wonderful cook. All credit goes his way on those ones ✨️

Awwwwww... that is so lovely to hear ☺️ I bet this has made a difference to not only the meat you are eating, but also to that farm that you are purchasing from ✨️✨️✨️

Also no damping off. I always find the capsicum because it's slow growing susceptible to damping off. As these plants come into the house in the evening it is a dry environment and fungus is suppressed.

That is such a good approach. After the wonderful germination on our basil, we are now down to just a couple in the greenhouse. And the broccoli has also been hammered. We are going to need to resow, which will put us back on the jump start we had on these sadly.

Another wonderful advantage to that approach too :)

A lot more like a home raised chicken.

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus I was going to say they looked the size of a Turkey.

That's so disappointing after the excitement of germination. We are having a lot of troubles this year with the ones transferred in the greenhouse. I can't see what exactly is targeting them. Nothing visable under the pots either. I need to pop out at night with the torch and maybe that will give the answer.

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus good idea.

Thanks a bunch Debbie. It feels like things are settling out there. Hopefully it stays calmer a while.

Thank you for your lovely comment. It is really wonderful to hear that our shares are helpful 😊 We haven't gone out to assess things yet and it is still pretty windy. I hope you have fared OK and continue to do so.

That sounds absolutely lovely. We just finished watching the news and it sounds like we are really going to cop it tonight. They said the wind that will hit tonight is equivalent to a Cat 3 cyclone!!!!

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus well I really hope you all fair well. My eldest daughter lives in Melbourne CBD and I have been worried about her this week. Hopefully everyone fairs well.

Those self sown veg are often the best. Stay safe in the winds Christa.

Oh goodness Elizabeth ❤️‍🩹 I'm pretty nervous about the forecast for tonight and the trees about. They are even recommending people stay home and even work from home... so what is coming must be bad 😳 Stay safe.

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus you too we have lots of trees in our area none left on our place most of them have fallen over the years hope you don’t have any near your house or greenhouse

@elizabethstreeter2145 there are two still in reach of the house we get a bit nervous about in this type of weather. One actually is diving, despite pruning to try restore its health. So that one will go come summer.

I need to get onto some Googling. Anything that will help! Appreciate the advice 😀

Thanks Alisha. It was wild to watch. It sounds like there is more wild weather with the winds coming overnight. Stay safe and I hope your seedlings do too.

Wow Sylvia. I would have thought your trees would be a bit further ahead than ours down there. Do you think the wild weather could have affected them or they are just moving a bit slower.

Thanks a bunch Bronwyn. And we really adore you tuning in and your support ✨️✨️✨️💕💕💕

Really hoping you have a better time of it this year Kayleen. 🙏

Oh that is wonderful to hear! I really appreciate your advice and hope ours lasts that long too 😀

Absolutely and we do. But don't use to heavy as we do find that does slow the ferment. Next vanilla bean order I am actually planning to do a side by side comparison of a soda with homemade vanilla syrup vs vanilla extract.

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus oooo sounds good! Thank you !

The organisers have tried so hard over the years to keep it going and inspire people to go. I love the concept of sharing and swaping when there is abundance.

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus So do I!! It’s such a great idea. I wish there was something around here like that.

That is really lovely to hear this share has been helpful Helen. It is great to be able to get yummy fresh blackberries, but know they aren't going to get out into the environment. And thats wonderful you are doing the scrap stock. It is great to be able to create something delicious from what often becomes waste.

Thanks a bunch 💕 ☺️

Sounds lovely Rowena. Still puffer jacket weather here. Looking forward to warmer weather ahead 🌞

Thanks Alison. Looking forward to sharing (and eating) the harvests ahead 😀

Thank you for that I was hoping to grab a few to start growing my own

It can be done in different ways. I can even do it in our solar oven. What is super important is low heat and nothing to ignite it. Remember that wax can ignite and burn.

That's so lovely to hear this has helped. I am LOVING the move to the container this year. Being able to pick the whole thing up and take it outside on the days that are good enough weather has been a blessing too. I have already started more seeds in there and transferred some out to the greenhouse. Unfortunately having some issues with bugs badly eating them in the greenhouse this year though :(

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus Bloody bugs!! Aphids have gone on a rampage with my brassicas this year & something keeps pulling out my beetroot!! (I think it’s the water chooks). I would love to net my entire garden, I just need to win lotto first!! Lol!! Hope you get on top of your pesky bugs before they get any more & hope you’re not blown away with this horrible wind!! Xxx

If either of us work out those winning numbers, let's share. As I wouldn't mind some garden protection too... especially over the orchard.

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus Lol!! It’s a deal!!

Was your ginger bug active before it went into making the ginger beer? I can't say for sure on the liquid, as this isn't something I have had happen. I have used the same type of syrup base as cordial though. But I pop in the fridge after making.

That is great to hear this has helped you Heather and you didn't throw it away 😀

Thanks Tina. Now we just need outside to warm a bit. But Spring is coming 😀

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus it really is and let’s hope there are no more surprise frosts!

It's going to be fun spreading them out and seeing what takes. It will be a diverse and full garden at best 😀

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus I’ve only just started back in mine cleaning up! Have a lot to do.

I have read and seen that too... and we have tried it. But we went back to the normal approach of cracking from the top. These particular bananas were quite hard at the top and the slice helps them break more cleanly. Less chance of any waste from the tips getting squished. But normally if just grabbing a banana from the fruit bowl we just crack from the top.

Do you mind if I ask if you have tried that way with success?

Hi Jaynie, thanks a bunch for the suggestion. I just checked the pack for the 'green and black tomato collection' hoping it might be one in there. But it doesn't list them. Fingers crossed it might be. But I will look out for it in the future. Happy growing season to you too 💚

There does seem to be a few methods that people get good success with. I have also had shared with me people even using dried ginger, which seems really interesting. I have started this method for a few bugs now (for us and for others) with good success. I use this method, as it the method used by the wonderful Fermenting for Beginners group and I have seen many others use it with good success too. But it definitely isn't the only way 😀

Hi Jenny, I will be honest that chokos aren't something I have even eaten before let along can, so I really don't feel the right person to advise on this one. I even jumped on one of my canning groups I trust and really couldn't find much there on them. You are spot on though that the flour is a no go. I would recommend jumping on one of the canning groups on Facebook and doing a shoutout, as hopefully there is someone experienced with chokos that can give you a response based on experience 😀

This spot is in the middle of our kitchen and at no time is exposed to sunlight. So no uv light exposure that can affect the LAB. With the ginger bug sodas being short ferments keeping them visable to manage pressure is extremely important. In all our time doing these, this spot has worked perfectly for us.

Gday there 👋👋👋

The persimmon or the quince??? The lighter one is quince but the one that is a bit more orange is a persimmon. Both are delish 😋

@@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus the quince. I don't believe I've heard of that fruit.

They are incredible. A sweet, delicate, almost floral flavour.

Cooking with just the sun is pretty wonderful 🌞

Ginger bug sodas are really delicious. Plus healthier than normal sodas with them being a lactobaccilis ferment. We have a fermented soda series on our channel if you are keen to learn more about them.

Awwww... thanks a bunch Bronwyn 💕 I hope you enjoyed that glorious day yesterday 😀

Thanks a bunch Charles. We have visited all their Vic gardens. So inspiring ✨️

I am so with you!!!! I use gloves every time. He is a crazy man when it comes to both handling and eating chillis!!! 🤣😂🤣🔥🔥🔥

Hopefully this share helps to be able to find them, as I would think Diggers would do delivery. I also saved seed after having originally stored some and then planted from a magnificent roadside pumpkin. The cross pollination had become such an issue for us years of seed saving on though. It will be good to get back to true to type 😀

Isn't it exciting when there is that feeling of turn of the season. Looking forward to sharing updates on how things are going. On our Facebook I have some pics, as it is a bit easier to share real-time 😀