Back to farming

Great feeling to be back at the farm after few weeks and even better when the planned jobs are done and everything is running smoothly.
We’ve finished the generator shed, planted a Macadamia nut tree behind the bakkie and some shade trees for the future swimming pool area, cleaned up and paint the fruit trees, spray them with organic fertilizer. The weather is ideal and the work gets done with great pleasure.

Regardless of severe drought in our area this year, the water level in the borehole is not dropping. So now is time to give something back, the next project: a water hole outside the fence with lick and feeding setup for the game.

....and I'm getting better at cooking too...

Farming in style...

As usually I'm farming about two - three days a week and what a pleasure is lately !
I've done some upgrades on the solar power system and added a generator for back-up.
Learning to weld and cooking too...

Our farming fleet

The best cooking I've ever done

Bungalow project done !

The bungalow is finally done and we couldn't be happier.

We’ll definitely spend more time in the nature, our food for soul. The field’s scent is already unbelievable, it feels like a dream. Is this the heaven? Where else the poo parlor smells like lavender naturally?

CCTV installed

The ultimate flower pot

The bungalow project progress

We are impressed with the progress and the quality of the workmanship. We even brought an inspector all the way from Belgium ( and paid her in passion fruit ...not yet ripped )

 

The bungalow project

New project undergoing: the old barn reconstruction into a bungalow. As the agricultural venture is progressing beautifully we thought that a place to stay will be a great add to the lavender field.
Here it is our well organized building team and how the barn looks now:

Short visit at the field

The lavender is growing and  looking great :

One Day Farming

The best time for one to do his hobby is during work time, in the week.

When it’s not possible for me to spend a few days at the field, the “one day farming” is the way to keep in touch with the project.

Early morning departure from Walvis Bay, short flight to Omaruru,

Aerial view of the 3 hectares fenced area

Omaruru airport. From here 18 km drive to the lavender field.

The gate to Erongo Mountain Nature Conservancy

Checking the lavender, the orchard, water supply, power, etc and fix the glitches, take pictures and fly back home. Life is good! even though I have to work in 40 C plus….
After the latest rain in the area it is amazing to see how much the lavender grows in a short time, the fruit trees are greener and happy and the bush is back to life.

Afternoon departure from Omaruru at 41C

Back home, Walvis Bay, final approach