The dream is still alive.

I can't believe it is nearly two years since I last posted.  I guess it is running around after a toddler that is keeping me busy.

A quick update on what has happened since I was last here.

• We are still on our little farm with sheep, goats, chickens and now a cow!  We have been hatching our own eggs and raising the roosters for meat.
• I have completed a couple of gardening courses learning about Permaculture and am working on applying the principles to our block.
• I am in the process of designing a forest garden within my existing orchard.  As this progresses I will share more information on how this is going.
• I have been dabbling with more preserving techniques such as dehydrating, fruit liqueurs, jams, and chutneys.

Goals for this year

• Continue to learn about and apply permaculture principles, including establishing forest gardens.
• Make cheese, butter and yogurt with our raw milk.
• More homegrown meals.

I am looking forward to charting my progress and reading some good books when time allows.  I have Creating a Forest Garden by Martin Crawford requested from the local library and can't wait to get stuck into that.

Let me know if you have any other recommendations.