We Belong Outdoors

The First Twenty Rides

How do you get through fear of learning something new? Join me for a story of deciding to learn how to mountain bike. I share my plan and results a...

Manuka Oil is a Handy Home Companion

My last post was about enjoying the weekends while we've got the light and warmth here in New Zealand. Then, Saturday night, the phones throughout ...

How to Soothe Sandfly Bites

You tried to avoid sandflies, but you got bites anyway We've all been there. My guess is that you are visiting this page because you, your husband ...

All the signs say its the perfect time to . . .

Hi Neighbor Descending moon, waning moon, autumn, and lockdown- all the signs point to one major theme for the next week. Composting. A time of dee...

Hi Neighbor - Chia Sisters

Hi there, With respect for the millions of stories that are playing out right now in our world, I'm stopping by to check in on you. Life is rich ri...

Twenty Years Outdoors

December 12, 2019 is a special day, as twenty years ago John and I were married. We also call it the birth day of Goodbye SANDFLY, because we gave ...

Lettuce Tips

I want to share some lettuce growing revelations, because home-grown lettuce and greens is a worthy mission. From years of attempting to provide a...

Natural Remedy Kitchen

Have I got a groovy wee gift for you, just in time for Christmas. Natural Remedy Kitchen is one of those things I did not have on my radar. It had ...

Lettuce Boy's Head Lice Party

I've had a pet project brewing for the past 18 months, and today finally get to give some cool new resources to you. After taking the very bold (we...

Hot Pepper promises

We sent out 22 little boxes of chilli peppers just before the holidays, and I left our plants looking very tidy. What a great way to gracefully dea...

Top TEN Tips for Dealing with Sandflies and Black Flies

Better Outdoor Tips Whether you call them Sandflies or Black flies they are the same ferocious bugs. With the fun of summer comes the buzz and bite...

Seeeeeeds!

I'm enamored of seeds. Each one a miracle waiting to unfold given the right environment. I'm looking for some good homes for a heap of extra lettuc...

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