Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all Spriggers! Thanks for your support and comments throughout the year.. Keep them coming! Here’s to a great and green 2010…

Christmas Tree

Winter Wonderland

Well Hi

My First post here, will hopefully cool you Durbanites down a little.  I do miss warm Christmases, however there is one thing that compensates, and that is a White Christmas!

Although its technically not a White Christmas since it is not snowing, there is still a whole lot of snow hanging out in my garden.

It has been a record amount of snowfall, and especially since it remained on the ground,  it has been quite an experience!

Having resisted playing in the snow till my exams were over, I now spent my time making a kickass Snow Gnome in the garden.

I have big plans for the summer, with an organic veggie garden in the back, however, for the moment its winter rest and snow fun!

Peaceful Greetings and a great Festive Season to you all…

Take Care

Shaggy the Mountain Gnome

A true garden salad

This garden salad came out of the garden.  Both the beetroot and greens are products of our small permaculture beds, and boy do they taste delicious.  Mixed with some vinegar and Crème fraîche this salad is quick and easy to make, if a little lurid in appearance.

The ingredients ...

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