I Love it When a Plan Comes Together

I like a plan. I like a dream. I hate doing work twice. So here it is... Things my hobbyfarm home should (eventually) have: In the garden; • Fruit trees – lemons, limes, peaches, apricots, mandarins, oranges, mulberries, avocados, figs, pears, blood oranges • Vines – grapes, kiwis, blueberries, passionfruits, raspberries and strawberries • Herbs – rosemary, sages, coriander, lemongrass, basil, thymes, chives, oregano, marjoram • Spices – chilli, garlic, bayVeges – tomatoes, asparagus, peas, beans, onions, capsicum, lettuce, cucumber, potatoes, sweet potato, squash, zucchini, pumpkin, broccoli, mini caulis, rock melon, watermelon, carrots, brussel sprouts, parsnips, corn, eggplant • Decorative trees – crepe myrtle, butterfly bush (buddleia), eremophilas, gardenia, frangipani • Decorative plants – lavender, jasmine, hardenbergia violacea, wisteria, clematis &, of course, the rose garden, tulips, jonquils, daffodils & ranunculus, snapdragons, sweet peas, sunflowers, ornamental grape vine, nasturtians, violets & pansies On the property; • A tank, connected to an outdoor shower, bath and composting toilet in the corner of the property, on a slightly raised deck, looking out over the wheat fields (for stinky fishermen, muddy children and hot champagne nights) • A biocycle/greywater system • Water tanks • A worm farm • A mushroom farm In the house; • An entertainment deck with outdoor kitchen. • A pantry • Double fridge & chest freezer • Breakfast bench and work island • Dishwasher For the children; • A trampoline, sandpit & cubby house • A memory walk (with coins, marbles & shells pressed into the concrete) • A lavender seat • A fountain & carp pond Animals; • Different varieties of chooks including frizzles & silkies (from there, we’ll experiment with other fowl like ducks & geese). • Alpacas • The obligatory dog and farm cats, which we already have • & one day, guineapigs for the grandchildren.