😅 With a few lightning-sparked fires in the area, this morning’s rain is a welcome sight! 🌧️ ☔️
Experience the serenity before you even arrive! Here's a 45-second glimpse of the peaceful drive along Graphite Road leading to Karri Glade Farm Stay. Let the tranquil beauty of the journey set the tone for your stay in nature’s embrace. #KarriGladeFarmStay #GraphiteRoad #TranquilTravel #NatureEscape #Manjimup #KarriForest #PeacefulGetaway #ExploreWA #RoadToParadise #CountryRetreat #SouthWestWA #NatureLovers #FarmStayAustralia
Elf mischief 😬
Oh dear, that was awkward! The guest was supposed to have left an hour ago.…. 😳 🙈
Nothing tastes sweeter than fruit you’ve grown yourself! 🌿💙 Today’s harvest of fresh blueberries was as satisfying as it was delicious. There’s something so grounding about nurturing a plant from flower to fruit and knowing exactly where your food comes from.
Growing your own fruit doesn’t require a huge space—this little blueberry bush has been thriving in a pot! With a bit of care, patience, and sunshine, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown goodness too.
Whether it’s a few pots on a balcony or a backyard orchard, growing your own fruit is a simple way to connect with nature and enjoy the fruits of your labour (literally!). 🍇🍓🍋
What are you growing in your garden?
#HomeGrown #GrowYourOwnFood #BlueberryHarvest #FruitGarden #GardeningLife #SustainableLiving #GardenToTable #EdibleGarden #OrganicGardening #PlantLover #GardenGoals #FreshFromTheGarden #BackyardGardening #NatureConnection #GrowYourOwnFruit
When your little brother steals your thunder 🎥 🤣
This is Kiesten and Michael on their romantic getaway... until a wrong turn landed them in Moah's pen. Turns out, Moah isn't too fond of surprise visitors. 😂🐑 Don’t worry, she’s all bark, no bite! 🦷 #RomanceOnTheRun #EweGotTooClose
Molli dog completed Snake Avoidance training with Animal Ark this week. Safe to say, she is no longer interested in them. 😅 #snakes #SnakeSafety
Quacking frog
Spotted in the wild in our backyard! 🐸 This little one is a Western Quacking Frog (Crinia georgiana), native to Western Australia. Known for their quirky quacking call, these tiny frogs are a unique part of our local biodiversity. Listen closely to see if you can hear it! They're a great reminder of how important frogs are in keeping insect populations in check. 🐸🌿#Manjimup #WesternAustralia #QuackingFrog #NativeWildlife #FrogConservation #EcoTourism
Stinky Treasure in our garden 💩
Dear Gentle Guests,
Today, we find ourselves graced with the arrival of a most peculiar visitor in our humble garden – the illustrious Phallus impudicus, more commonly known as the Stinkhorn. Yes, you read that correctly, and I assure you, it lives up to its name in the most aromatic fashion.
During our garden's leisurely inspection, what should we unearth but the Stinkhorn in its embryonic form – the notorious ‘stinky egg.’
This curious little orb, far from being a culinary delight, emits an aroma that can only be described as... how shall one put it delicately... an assault on the olfactory senses 💩.
Yet, such is the wondrous way of nature, dear friends. Even the most seemingly distasteful characters have their role in the grand tapestry of life. So, we tip our hats (and perhaps hold our noses) to the Stinkhorn, for it is, after all, a sign of healthy, thriving soil! 🌳🌷
What treasure will you find on your stay? The possibilities are endless!! #StinkyTreasure #SchoolHolidays
I did not!!! 🫢😳
🎧That’s a strong accusation!! 🎵 💨 🫢😳
Burn you son of a bush
Dear Gentle Guests,
I was today years old when I realised an Elon Musk 🔥 flamethrower is likely tax deductible for our farm 🤔
Nothing stirs the depths of my cussing quite like the epic battle with this most villainous of foes: the infernal blackberry bush. This prickly miscreant lures you in with promises of sweet, juicy berries, but don’t be fooled—it’s mostly pain, thorns, and a whole lot of swearing. I kindly asked it to 🤬 off, but alas, polite requests are evidently not a proven method of eradicating this menace of a plant.
Armed with trusty secateurs, fire 🔥, and a collection of mysterious tools whose names escape me, I launched a full-scale attack. After 4 hours of wrestling with this son-of-a-bush, I’ve made baby steps of progress. I’ve barely scratched the surface, and I swear the bush is smirking, convinced of its own immortality!
But mark my words, I shall not be defeated! The battle may be long, and my patience (and supply of band-aids) may be dwindling, but this thorny nemesis will meet its match. Be gone, you insolent shrub!
Onward to victory… eventually.
Yours in prickly peril,
Lia
P.s if you have effective methods to eradicate this beast, I’m listening 👂
