In order to add more trees to the Food Hedge we gave two quince trees major haircuts. In usual Jude and Michael tree pruning fashion I pointed to one tree branch, Michael thought it was another, and those trees are now pruned way beyond what my initial plans were. We’ll wait and see what happens, […]

Hello! How are you? We have been slowly but surely making some changes in our Quince Orchard. It took a lot of courage, lots of sleepless nights and worry if I was making the right decision but after ten years of only harvesting a handful of quinces it was time to say goodbye to the […]

A moment in the day. A late afternoon walk on this cold winters day to see the ducks in the Back Orchard. Esmeralda, Ferdinand and Isabella. Our elderly Indian Runner ducks. Head of pest control, their dirty bath water is emptied at least once a day and adds so much fertility for the fruit trees. […]

Lil and I have just been outside in between rain showers. The garden paths are muddy from all the rain we had overnight and their is a dampness in the air with more rain expected for the week.  The Black Cockatoo’s flew in from the South late Sunday morning, they usually fly in from the […]

Hello! I wasn’t expecting to write this today! But due to unforeseen circumstances my Etsy Shop is closed temporarily. I’m making some changes and doing some updates behind the scenes. All is well here and I hope it is at your place too. Much love, Jude x Ps. The Fairy Wren Cottage Postcard (monthly newsletter) […]

Garden Journal Entry. The gentlest signs in the garden are telling us that the earth is slowly waking up from her Winter slumber. Buds and the first blooms on the Ornamental Quince. The Ornamental Apricot begining to flower. New growth appearing on the roses, that may still need pruning, best get on to that quick […]

Hello! Just to let you know I  will be sending out the Fairy Wren Cottage Postcard over the next couple of days. Some details about it. Sent in the last week of the month. It is free. News and photography I don’t usually share elsewhere. Everyone is welcome. This is a safe inclusive space. My […]

I’ve been thinking a lot about what holds us like a safety net when life throws a curve ball or we are in a transition time in our lives. For me it is the strong day to day foundations that anchor us, the everyday things, a comfortable tidy home, well organised, some meal prep, things […]

  I’ve made this series to highlight women who are starting out. They have created something out of nothing, following those whispers and are moving forward with bringing their dreams to life. I believe in the power of sharing our stories, supporting and lifting each other up. There is enough for everyone to be successful, […]