A blog about creating a homestead with gardening and home crafts.
See why and how I made a little yarn basket to hold fibre scraps to help the birds build their nests. I once made this decoy wasps nest to help deter wasps from making a nest on my property. It's made from pure wool so recently I was surprised to see a bluetit grabbing a... Continue Reading →
Time to read: 2 Minutes Tortoises, like humans, thrive best when fed a varied diet. This list is mainly applicable for both Meditteranean and Russian tortoises who should be fed a diet of strictly weeds, flowers and plants (not fruits or Industrial pellets) but can benefit all species of tortoises as well. I have compiled... Continue Reading →
Time to read: 8 minutes Whether you are a new or experienced tortoise owner, it can be worrying when your tortoise stops eating or refuses the food you feed him. Rest assured though, because this can be a common problem and one that I experienced in the past when I first got my tortoise. My... Continue Reading →
Isn't nature wonderful? Yes, it is. But sometimes, we have to deal with the pests destroying our efforts in the garden. If, like me, you do not use insecticides or other toxic chemicals and devices to deter birds and other pests, you may be interested in ways in which I have tried to protect my... Continue Reading →
At the start of Spring, I began seeing a lot of wasps in my garden. I understand that all things have the right to live and understand that wasps are an integral part of the garden as they are pollinators and feast on plant pests such as aphids. I have a few early-blooming flowers in... Continue Reading →
I detailed here how I created both my indoor and outdoor tortoise enclosures and her general care. A few years on, Lenny's enclosures were due some updates and maintenance to keep them as efficient and comfortable as possible and keep them looking their best. Weather-proofing and Maintenance Wood left outside requires weather-proofing, cleaning etc to... Continue Reading →
I like to have a few dahlias in pots around my veggie patch as they are great as cut flowers, are a tortoise favourite and are great for wildlife, especially amphibians. There are 3 gardens surrounding us that have ponds. Amphibians such as frogs however, seem to seek refuge in my garden in one of... Continue Reading →
Time to read 5 minutes Having a tortoise teaches you a lot about your own life and routines. She reminds me to slow down, to eat my veggies, drink my water and to mind my own business but I would like to share some information on what my tortoise eats and where I source her... Continue Reading →
Tortoises make amazing pets, but they do require lots of research and initial out lay but honestly, get the basics like food and shelter correct, and they are pretty low maintenance on a daily basis compared to say, our cats and dog.
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