Written by Kay, Lying in our outdoor bath tonight I was reflecting on my favourite things…  I could hear the Mangaone stream below me, the Mangapoike river not far away, running over rapids to meet the Mangaone.  I could hear the Ruru, the bees humming quite loud after a hot day collecting nectar, I could […]

Written by Carolyn. A while ago I decided to have ducks in my forest garden instead of chickens.  My research seemed to show they were less hassle than chooks with fewer ailments and no wing clipping needed.  I got five Indian Runners, three ducks and two drakes.  Indian Runners don’t fly, but they do flap […]