Plant something: Nothing at all but I am going to set out some seeds this afternoon for winter vegies.
Harvest something: Eggs, tomatoes, basil, other herbs, rocket and strawberries. The garden is really suffering from the cool, wet season with less bounty than usual.
Preserve something: No long term preserving just some soup for the freezer. Ham bones were cheap this week so I bought one even though we usually only have split pea and ham soup once a year.
Want not: I have been offered a couple of bags of wheat courtesy of my dad. The chickens will be grateful and I am grateful that I don't have to buy some of the poultry rations for a while. Mum and Dad always get fresh eggs from us so no one is missing out.
Eat the food: There has been a fair amount of baking going on (school lunch boxes make it necessary). I still have a few dozen eggs in the fridge but between cakes, biscuits and the odd egg on toast we are getting through them. I did make something new last night, Harissa, tomato and garlic chicken which was delicious if a little spicy. Today I will be making pasta for lasagne.
Building Community: No, I just can't think what to do here.
Skill Up: I'm sure I do learn something new everyday but I don't think I have developed any new skills worth mentioning.
Tracy
4 comments:
Building Community - Barter with others? Local paper, communtiy newsletter/noticeboard, general store window etc
Hi Tracy
I have just read your post and followed the link and read the post there.
Just wondering how often do you have to update, weekly, monthly?
Its a really good idea to keep one on track and motived.
I'm doing this too! I'm on my fourth week.
I like the idea of Independence Days too. Might join in.
Cool, wet conditions down here too - just as challenging as drought.
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