We’ve got some grand old pecan trees on our farm that have a cool backstory. These old-timers are the last of their kind from a bygone era. In this local area, back in the day, soldiers returning from the Boer War planted pecan orchards on their soldier settlement plots.
Rob and I love working on the farm, enjoying the peace and spotting the occasional local wildlife like kangaroos, bush turkeys, and black cockatoos. But once in a while we need to step away and explore the broader horticulture world. Recently, we travelled to Melbourne to attend the Hort Connections 3-day conference.
Most of us love a sweet taste but we're always told how empty calories and refined sugar are bad for us. Karen Martin explains how a new sweetener was invented.
Fresh seasonal produce is now available via our new online shop and farm gate collection.
Delve deeper and explore the distinctive offerings of this new and exciting custard apple.
It was 40 years in the making, but on the 10th October 2018, the ferocious hail storm only lasted 10 minutes, ripping through the property with such intensity to uproot trees. Even the fruit and branches bore the brunt of the force.
