https://conventandchapel.com/2020/09/02/garden-renewal/2020-09-02T03:13:53+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2019/07/04/the-next-phase-kandos-cwa-takes-off/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cwainside.jpegCWAinsidehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cwa-outside.jpegCWA outsidehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_2095.jpgIMG_2095https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/0ven-photo.jpg0ven photo2019-07-04T04:33:33+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2019/01/10/contemplation/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_5187-4.jpgimg_5187https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_5220.jpgimg_5220https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/acp_3151.jpgacp_3151https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_5201.jpgimg_52012019-01-24T09:40:18+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2018/08/31/tweedy-times/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_4533.jpgIMG_4533https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_4531.jpgIMG_4531https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_4528.jpgIMG_4528Signature flecks throughouthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_4527.jpgIMG_4527https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_4526.jpgIMG_4526https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_4525.jpgIMG_4525Our new collection 2018-08-31T02:44:40+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2018/07/27/knitting-for-our-supper/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_4206.jpgIMG_4206Convent Spiral Beanies always look good on display (and even better on heads!)https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/acp_2791.jpgACP_2791Louee Lace Scarves are always a favouritehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_4373.jpgIMG_4373Production Line at The Conventhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_3632.jpgIMG_3632Our beanie mantle is a customer favouritehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_4282.jpgIMG_42822018-07-27T06:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/roses/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0845.jpgIMG_0845My two Good Samaritan standards either side of the back porch stepshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0451.jpgIMG_0451Another of the originals - and there appear to be two of these. I like to think they are Good Samaritans, named after the nuns here. https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0444.jpgIMG_0444Another one of the original roses on the other side of the house. Yet to be identified.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0445.jpgIMG_0445One of the original and most stunning roses outside the Chapel. Best bet so far is Chicago Peace.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1423.jpgIMG_1423Doing some serious research. So many beautiful roses and still not enough space!2018-03-20T01:01:04+00:00weekly0.6https://conventandchapel.com/2018/01/17/the-convent-on-display/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/acp_3189.jpgACP_3189https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/acp_2950.jpgACP_2950https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/acp_3065.jpgACP_3065https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/acp_2897.jpgACP_2897https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/acp_2895.jpgACP_2895https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/acp_3177.jpgACP_31772018-01-19T01:28:28+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2017/11/24/three-years/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_0687.jpgIMG_0687https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_2814.jpgIMG_2814https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3174.jpgIMG_3174https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_0780.jpgIMG_0780The now - overflowing with Hedgehog Fibreshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_2843.jpgIMG_2843https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_2812.jpgIMG_2812The before - we thought this was goodhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_2820.jpgIMG_2820https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_2828.jpgIMG_28282017-11-24T08:34:58+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2017/09/17/the-end-of-winter/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_0926.jpgIMG_0926https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_0924.jpgIMG_0924https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_0923.jpgIMG_0923https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_0920.jpgIMG_0920https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_0918.jpgIMG_0918https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_0915.jpgIMG_0915https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_0929.jpgIMG_09292017-09-17T01:58:14+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2017/08/17/the-next-phase/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_1014.jpgIMG_1014https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0895.jpgIMG_0895https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0893.jpgIMG_0893https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0892.jpgIMG_0892https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0897.jpgIMG_0897https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3282.jpgIMG_3282Desiree, Sebago and Dutch Cream potatoes doing multiple duties - food, breaking up and enriching soil.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0888.jpgIMG_08882017-08-17T01:02:49+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2017/07/13/bridge-view-inn-rylstone-our-wool-home/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1847.jpgIMG_1847https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_1843.jpgIMG_1843https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_0686.jpgIMG_0686https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_22412.jpgIMG_2241https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_22411.jpgIMG_2241https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2241.jpgIMG_22412017-07-13T01:06:15+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2017/04/13/another-special-weekend-at-the-convent/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2991.jpgIMG_2991https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2990.jpgIMG_2990https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2986.jpgIMG_2986https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2992.jpgIMG_2992https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2975.jpgIMG_2975https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2944.jpgIMG_29442017-04-13T01:14:11+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2016/11/12/putting-the-elderflowers-to-work-elderflower-syrup/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2630.jpgimg_2630https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2616.jpgimg_2616https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2615.jpgimg_2615In 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Convent came up well on the dayhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_2063.jpgIMG_2063The backyard beds were chockfull of produce to explorehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_2059.jpgIMG_2059The Mexican Sages were amongst the stars of the Garden Fair2016-04-04T23:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2016/03/05/the-countdown-commences-kandos-gardens-fair-2016/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_2002.jpgIMG_2002https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_2006.jpgIMG_2006https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_2007.jpgIMG_2007https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_2003.jpgIMG_2003https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_2005.jpgIMG_2005https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_2016.jpgIMG_20162016-03-06T23:14:33+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2016/02/09/gearing-up-for-the-garden-fair/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1947.jpgIMG_1947https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1944.jpgIMG_1944https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_19481.jpgIMG_1948https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1950.jpgIMG_1950https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_19331.jpgIMG_1933https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_19342.jpgIMG_1934https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_19341.jpgIMG_1934https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1951.jpgIMG_1951https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1934.jpgIMG_1934https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1948.jpgIMG_19482016-02-11T23:19:14+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2016/01/21/making-use-of-garden-produce/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1937.jpgIMG_1937https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1918.jpgIMG_1918https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1917.jpgIMG_1917https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1912.jpgIMG_1912https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1920.jpgIMG_19202016-01-21T19:48:15+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2016/01/04/great-local-dining-the-zin-house/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1890.jpgIMG_1890https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1901.jpgIMG_1901https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1891.jpgIMG_1891Apricot Crostada with Honey and Lemon Verbena Ice-cream. I think the Verbena will be put to work in an ice-cream or sorbet in future.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1883.jpgIMG_1883Puts my little Strawberry patch to shame! A lovely shot of part of the vegetable garden and orchard with the rolling landscape of Mudgee in the background.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1881.jpgIMG_1881https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1882.jpgIMG_1882https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1880.jpgIMG_1880https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1879.jpgIMG_1879https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1902.jpgIMG_19022016-01-04T07:12:20+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2016/01/02/farewell-2015/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1870.jpgIMG_1870https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1874.jpgIMG_1874https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_18671.jpgIMG_1867An Aussie Christmas spreadhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_1867.jpgIMG_18672016-01-02T22:52:14+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/12/22/click-go-those-needles-2/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_0437.jpgIMG_0437https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_18581.jpgIMG_1858https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1727.jpgIMG_1727https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1858.jpgIMG_1858https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1764.jpgIMG_1764https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1730.jpgIMG_1730https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1765.jpgIMG_1765https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1840.jpgIMG_1840https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_17281.jpgIMG_1728https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1728.jpgIMG_17282015-12-23T01:55:54+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/12/16/bottling-it-up/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1835.jpgIMG_1835https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1836.jpgIMG_1836https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1839.jpgIMG_1839https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1824.jpgIMG_1824https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_1837.jpgIMG_1837Building up a reserve of this sweet spiced pickling mix.2015-12-16T23:43:59+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/12/16/getting-my-mojo-back/2015-12-24T10:15:27+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/11/08/cyber-knitting/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_3764.jpgIMG_3764Clue one - still a few more 'wedges' to go. I've actually knitted about three times this amount but have undone so much along the way!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/kal.jpgKALhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/westknits-kal.pngWestknits KALhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_3710.jpgIMG_3710My Hedgehog Fibres colours - Graphite, Monarch and Pollen.2015-11-12T21:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/10/26/and-so-the-roses-begin-again-2015/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3731.jpgIMG_3731Cecile Brunner is vying for the best performer and is clearly winning.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3722.jpgIMG_3722My favourite - Crepuscule. This plant seems to be in the perfect position and is doing all the right things.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_37201.jpgIMG_3720One of two old Papa Meillards - just strong colours and a great cut flower.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3716.jpgIMG_3716I have a couple of Lamarques but this one is more established. It should grow tall and provide and arching bower on this corner.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3695.jpgIMG_3695The Chicago Peace is spectacular. I have another young bush as well (planted when I was worried that I may kill the original with harsh pruning!)https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3680.jpgIMG_3680This rose, outside the sunroom, is always the first to flower. By the time it comes to prune her, she will have rambled across the timber work and window above.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3683.jpgIMG_3683Jenz Munk, a heritage wild rose.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3720.jpgIMG_3720A selection of some of the original roses outside the Chapel verandah.2015-10-26T11:25:40+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/10/23/convent-babies/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3725.jpgIMG_3725The Mums upstairs guarding their new brood.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3727.jpgIMG_3727Two of three babies - there are two of the little grey Rosecombs.2015-10-23T00:04:40+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/10/19/emerging-stars/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3698.jpgIMG_3698Can you feel sorry for a tree? I did with this one - firstly it's name is 'Tortured Filbert' and it looks so twisted. It's actually a very pretty unusual little tree and I hope it grows to an interesting height.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3679.jpgIMG_3679The lavenders are all spectacular and must love this area.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3704.jpgIMG_3704The old Ivy Geranium is giving the Climbing Pierre de Ronsards more than a run for their money. This should look great covering the old garage once established.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3648.jpgIMG_3648I have two Snowball Viburnums which are great visually and also make great cut flowers.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3639.jpgIMG_3639A Kerria Japonica with lovely deep buttercup blooms.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3646.jpgIMG_3646I have two Lilacs - a pale pink and a mauve. They were small when I bought them two years ago but look healthy and have flowered this year.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3650.jpgIMG_3650One of two standard Wisterias under the arched windows, just over a year old.2015-10-22T02:00:56+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/10/15/a-flower-by-any-other-name-2015-aquilegia-grannys-bonnet-columbine/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3689.jpgIMG_3689https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3688.jpgIMG_3688https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3675.jpgIMG_3675Unusually pale,but so delicate and a strong bush. I find myself now looking forward to seeing these flowers each year.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3677.jpgIMG_3677The Blues are probably my favourite.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3674.jpgIMG_36742015-10-15T11:24:01+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/09/28/blossom-time-at-the-convent/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3621.jpgIMG_3621Fuchsias adding a splash of colour under the Cotoneaster.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3546.jpgIMG_3546My self-sewn peach in delicate bloom.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3622.jpgIMG_3622Known as a Pearl Bush, this should be a proud little upright tree, however a border collie who prefers to remain anonymous broke it. It has continued to regrow and flower prolifically from its broken horizontal position.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3603.jpgIMG_3603A pretty little Daphne Genkwa. A shot of mauve easily visible from a distance and flowers for weeks.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3616.jpgIMG_3616The Quince - this is the fruiting variety although I think I still need to wait a bit longer before I can expect a crop.2015-09-30T09:48:48+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/05/23/reminiscing-good-times-and-facebook/2015-09-16T11:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/09/07/old-masters-on-show-in-rylstone/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3585.jpgIMG_3585https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3583.jpgIMG_3583https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3582.jpgIMG_3582https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3581.jpgIMG_3581https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3580.jpgIMG_35802015-09-07T08:17:37+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/09/04/historical-stitching/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3565.jpgIMG_3565Our little corner display, sans the knitters doing the sock knitting demonstrations.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3575.jpgIMG_3575Some of our vintage knitting collectibles on display.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3564.jpgIMG_3564The locals were hardly surprised to see us sitting and knitting at the opening.2015-09-06T08:10:02+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/09/03/creating-a-convent-garden/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3558.jpgIMG_3558Original inhabitants - Mary and Bernadette in the Grotto which was built by locals in the 1950's.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3556.jpgIMG_3556My beautiful angel, sitting reading near the frog pond with the Grotto in the background.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_3562.jpgIMG_3562The newest residents - two Madonnas on plinths welcoming visitors to the Cloisters.2015-09-03T08:29:33+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/08/19/and-so-it-begins-again-spring-is-on-its-way/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3483.jpgIMG_3483This is the worst the circular front bed has looked for ages and needs a makeover. I'll keep the bulbs and annuals but am adding some rose bushes for height and mid level flowering.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3480.jpgIMG_3480First cab off the rank - my replanted Strawberry bed. I have great hopes (well, at least, better) for my berries this year.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3484.jpgIMG_3484Pretty typical of my front fence bed at the moment. It will "Spring" into life as the weather warms up - and as I weed, feed, prune, water, mulch ...https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3479.jpgIMG_3479First section to tackle - on the verandah side. The lavenders and snowflakes brighten up this corner.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3482.jpgIMG_3482The Desolation of St Dominic's - the bare old rose bushes that need solid pruning. I've just structured this into a more formal garden bed with sleepers which should also help with maintenance of the roses and display them to full effect.2015-08-19T22:41:59+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/08/08/cute-as-a-button-baby-jumpers/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2919.jpgIMG_2919And yet another in Zauberball crazy. The Olive version has been very popular.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2900.jpgIMG_2900Another Opal version.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3473.jpgIMG_3473https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3472.jpgIMG_3472https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3471.jpgIMG_3471This one was in Claudia's Handpainted Yarn.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3470.jpgIMG_3470An Opal Sock version.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3469.jpgIMG_3469A cutie in Zauberball Crazy.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3468.jpgIMG_3468We love the Noro Sock for this jumper.2015-08-18T03:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/07/26/zauberball-love/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3438.jpgIMG_3438A collection of our Zauber projects.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3444.jpgIMG_3444The Ten Stitch Blanket - a favourite.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3175.jpgIMG_3175I think the judges prefer cream or white for lace shawls.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3176.jpgIMG_3176Zig Zag Scarf representing us at the Showhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_2919.jpgIMG_2919This little fella takes one ball of sock yarn.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3434.jpgIMG_3434Our display in an old pigeon hole cabinet.2015-07-26T02:48:37+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/07/21/winding-down-in-winter/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3431.jpgIMG_3431The latest lace project. I almost forgot how much I enjoy lace shawls.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3425.jpgIMG_3425https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3424.jpgIMG_3424Beanies and mitts on sale for the shop.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3420.jpgIMG_3420We always have the fire burning in the shop - knitting and an open fire seems like a great combination.2015-07-21T11:48:39+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/07/12/my-knitting-categories/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3285.jpgIMG_3285This gorgeous Hedgehog Fibres Pod and Rusty Nail in Twist Sock will one day be a Daybreak Shawl - and possibly tick some boxes as Show Knitting and Shop Sample as well as Slefish.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3408.jpgIMG_3408The beginnings of one of the "sign" blankets.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3391.jpgIMG_3391Rylstone Ridge scarves - shop pattern, shop yarns and for sale! - three ticks!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3421.jpgIMG_3421Shop samples - our patterns in our yarns. Simple projects and good examples of how the yarn knits up.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_3419.jpgIMG_34192015-07-12T23:49:40+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/06/27/our-fleeting-brush-with-fame/2015-07-26T19:12:00+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/online-shop/2015-07-04T22:45:36+00:00weekly0.6https://conventandchapel.com/2015/06/24/changing-tides-june-2015/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3378.jpgIMG_3378My girls - four rose comb bantams - in their chook tractor.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3377.jpgIMG_3377Two perfect little bantam eggs.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3397.jpgIMG_3397The Dahlias definitely don't appreciate frost.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3395.jpgIMG_3395The passionfruit has looked better.2015-06-26T11:28:32+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/the-kandos-calendar/2015-06-18T07:17:34+00:00weekly0.6https://conventandchapel.com/2015/05/22/kandos-aka-pirate-town/2015-05-22T08:30:16+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/05/20/i-knit-therefore-i-am/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3338.jpgIMG_3338So far this week - going into the shop tomorrow - 3 spiral beanies and a fishnet lace scarf. Two baby jumpers are currently on the needles.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3327.jpgIMG_3327And, finally, in Noro.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3326.jpgIMG_3326In Zauberball.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_33141.jpgIMG_3314This one in Zauberball.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3325.jpgIMG_3325Elefantes in Claudia's Handpainted Yarnshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3320.jpgIMG_3320https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3292.jpgIMG_32922015-05-21T12:15:17+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/04/12/selfish-knitting/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/daybreak_7_medium2.jpgDaybreak_7_medium2Knitted a few years ago but a well-worn favourite and due for an encore!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3285.jpgIMG_3285My yarn selection - Hedgehog Fibres Copper Penny and Pod in Twosted Sock Yarn.2015-05-02T02:31:49+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/05/01/of-compost-and-compost-bins/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3282.jpgIMG_3282This new garden bed will be the beneficiary of all the maple leaves when they drop their abundance.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_3283.jpgIMG_3283Deconstructed compost bins - situated and movable. A joy to use.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3280.jpgIMG_32802015-05-01T12:12:44+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/04/10/the-convent-and-the-artists/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3250.jpgIMG_3250The eerie and sad image of extinct birds vanishing before our eyes.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3254.jpgIMG_3254Bit hard to photograph this but viewers get a beautifully reflected vision from inside the Grotto.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3257.jpgIMG_3257Djon Mundine's mural will be a greatly valued legacy for Kandos.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3251.jpgIMG_3251The boxing tent looks ethereal against the backdrop of the Coomber Mountains at the rear of the Convent.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3249.jpgIMG_3249https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_3256.jpgIMG_3256Geometries: Kandos in a perfect setting2015-04-10T07:58:42+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/04/09/its-my-oxygen/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_6065.jpgFeatured Image -- 4838https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_60651.jpgKim V Goldsmith Cementa152015-04-09T09:49:09+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/03/29/the-convent-cementa_15-and-lots-of-artists/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3235.jpgIMG_3235Geometries casting shadows in the early evening.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cementa2.jpgCementa2https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3237.jpgIMG_3237Geometries from my sunroom early in the morning.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cementa15.pngCementa152015-03-29T02:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/03/25/the-latest-convent-residents/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3231.jpgIMG_3231https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3229.jpgIMG_3229This lovely girl is so friendly and follows you as you walk around the coop. If you put your finger in you can pat her or she'll give you a friendly nudge.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3228.jpgIMG_3228The chook tractor is quite large, has wheels so I can move it around the property and plenty of ground room as well as a large protected upstairs nesting area.2015-03-25T07:46:45+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/03/19/beanie-binging/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3213.jpgIMG_3213Ever-popular Fishnet Lace Scarves.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3215.jpgIMG_3215Blokey beanies in cashmere wool blends and alpaca.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image.jpgImageTwisted Slouchies with a travelling stitch and knitted in luxury blends.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_2554.jpgIMG_2554Noro beanies - the colour and textures of Kureyon work particularly well.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3184.jpgIMG_3184Zauberball Starke 6 works well with the spiral beanie adding texture with the knit and purl contrasts.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3183.jpgIMG_3183The Roll Brim Beanies in Noro are one of our popular sellers with both adults and kids.2015-03-19T02:48:43+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/03/17/the-beginnings-of-an-orchard/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3205.jpgIMG_3205One of the Crab Apples - this time a Golden Harvest.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3195.jpgIMG_3195Kiwi Fruit starting to establish itself along the colorbond fence. You need a mate so there is another to keep it company.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3194.jpgIMG_3194This peach tree is self sown and has made itself quite at home.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3203.jpgIMG_3203The Medlar fruit - unflatteringly also called "Dog's Arse" fruithttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3202.jpgIMG_3202The Medlar - it has a nice shape and lovely green leaves.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3206.jpgIMG_3206One of the citruses on the back garden path. They tend to need a lot of care to survive, let alone thrive.2015-03-17T03:15:17+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/03/13/back-to-the-garden/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3197.jpgIMG_3197I think looking at my pumpkin bed, particularly now it actually has pumpkins, must be one of my best rewards.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3192.jpgIMG_3192The carrots have lasted well and there are still many more to harvest.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3193.jpgIMG_3193Beds replanted, mulched and ready to spring into action.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3191.jpgIMG_3191I love growing eggplants. The fruit is so dramatic and lovely.2015-03-13T22:02:35+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/03/13/the-results-are-in/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3170.jpgIMG_3170My lace baby shawl was left out in the cold.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3161.jpgIMG_3161The linen stitch scarf earn its keep.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_31731.jpgIMG_3173My baby jumper in Zauberball did well in a few shows.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3173.jpgIMG_3173My baby jumper did well in a few shows.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3177.jpgIMG_3177Even Sheepie the Teacosy managed a first.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3174.jpgIMG_3174The overall winner of all the shows we entered - G's shawl.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_3172.jpgIMG_3172G's granny squares blankets are always crowd pleasers.2015-03-13T01:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/02/25/first-results/2015-02-25T10:59:06+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/02/20/its-showtime/2015-02-20T12:45:42+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/02/10/social-butterflies/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3115.jpgIMG_3115I think someone might be receiving the middle earrings as a present.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3114.jpgIMG_3114The Blue Feather is coming home with me.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3117.jpgIMG_3117Quite a turnout of locals at Gallery 47.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3112.jpgIMG_3112Ged, Trudy and Pete Smith performing at Rylstone.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3116.jpgIMG_3116The Blue Wren will soon be at G's home.2015-02-10T03:24:38+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/02/05/road-trip/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3107.jpgIMG_3107The shop from the footpath. Loved the red socks on the sheep.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3103.jpgIMG_3103Socks on display in the shop.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3102.jpgIMG_3102https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3100.jpgIMG_3100The oldest sock making machine at work.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3099.jpgIMG_3099You're kidding, right? Traffic lights out here?https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3097.jpgIMG_3097That's me on the grid - 1st position - at Mount Panorama, Bathurst. Don't think I'd win any races.2015-02-05T09:28:30+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/02/02/getting-the-word-out/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_2843.jpgIMG_2843Local coverage of the shop's openinghttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/discover.jpgDiscoverOur editorial and advertisement in the Discover Magazine.2015-02-03T01:28:18+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/about-me/2016-09-02T04:39:31+00:00weekly0.6https://conventandchapel.com/2015/02/02/discovering-small-treasures/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3095.jpgIMG_3095A selection of our vintage buttons.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3094.jpgIMG_3094Other pretties in this treasure trove plastic bag.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3093.jpgIMG_3093The amber crystals accompanying the bugle beads.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3092.jpgIMG_3092The stunning red glass bugle beads - heavy and you can hear the glass clink!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3091.jpgIMG_3091A handwritten note accompanying some of our acquired beads. Possibly written in the 70s.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3086.jpgIMG_3086Beautiful buttons being packaged up for the shop.2015-02-02T23:40:13+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/01/25/the-last-week/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3044.jpgIMG_3044Show knitting - struggling to get priority at the moment.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3059.jpgIMG_3059Nothing flash but very fast and lots of fresh garden produce.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3056.jpgIMG_3056Our new brochures and bookmarks reflect our shop well. Hopefully we can get a wide distribution. https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3058.jpgIMG_3058Just starting to populate our new https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3057.jpgIMG_3057Beanies galore. We don't get to enjoy them for long.2015-01-25T12:31:39+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/01/23/pretties-for-the-shop/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3045.jpgIMG_3045An exquisite cameo brooch makes an appearance with other interesting accessories.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3046.jpgIMG_3046Gorgeous silver things including coin purse and a beautiful Scottish agate brooch.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3047.jpgIMG_3047Jewellery which includes a vintage cocktail bracelet that would have looked in place on the Duchess of Windsor's wrist.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3050.jpgIMG_3050Vintage crystal necklaces to sparkle up the shop.2015-01-23T02:08:45+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/01/19/knitting-and-lots-more-knitting/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3041.jpgIMG_3041Looks a bit of a mess at present. Not sure how many knitters have a Chapel floor on which to block. Don't think it will help with judges scoring at the end, though!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3040.jpgIMG_3040Yep, just a cast on row. Getting the first pattern row right took hours and lots of tinking (knitter's speak for undoing).https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2554.jpgIMG_2554Noro beanies - very popular. Now adding Zauberballs to the mix.2015-01-19T10:06:49+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/01/02/2015-plans/2015-01-15T21:20:42+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2015/01/01/a-retrospective-of-2014/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/about_us_29faa0a7-9afe-498b-bdfa-309a3bbdc4d9.jpgabout_us_29faa0a7-9afe-498b-bdfa-309a3bbdc4d9That's us at the new shop.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2409.jpgIMG_2409Popcorn - such a beautiful boy.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_2213.jpgIMG_2213To this - the verandah outside my bedroom. And now is Popcorn's favourite place.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0279.jpgIMG_02792015-01-01T00:56:25+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/12/30/kayaking-at-dunns-swamp/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2982.jpgIMG_2982Kayaking selfiehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2985.jpgIMG_2985Our kayaking buddies.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2973.jpgIMG_2973The weir/dam is impressive and also home to wild life. We watched tortoises sun baking in the water.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2964.jpgIMG_2964The buoys mark the area where the kayaks can't pass as the weir is behind them.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2960.jpgIMG_2960Beautiful views in every direction from our kayaks.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kayaking.jpgKAYAKINGYep, that's us paddling away!2014-12-30T22:45:39+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/12/29/show-preparations/2014-12-29T11:55:11+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/12/28/food-glorious-food/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2954.jpgIMG_2954Pancakes with about every topping you can think of.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2953.jpgIMG_2953More seafood for Christmas dinner.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2949.jpgIMG_2949The girls at the post Christmas barbecue.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2951.jpgIMG_2951Berry icecream, fresh berries, pavlova and cream - with Persian fairy floss.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2948.jpgIMG_2948Lots and lots of salads as accompaniments.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2947.jpgIMG_2947Sweet chilli and lemon garlic grilled lobster tails for Christmas lunch out on the back verandah.2014-12-28T05:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/12/25/merry-christmas-kandos-style/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_29441.jpgIMG_2944https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2944.jpgIMG_2944https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2945.jpgIMG_2945https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2941.jpgIMG_2941https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2940.jpgIMG_2940https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2934.jpgIMG_29342014-12-25T22:28:44+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/12/15/and-now-its-time-to-get-back-to-the-garden/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2924.jpgIMG_2924https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2928.jpgIMG_2928The front central garden bed is looking a little shabby.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2923.jpgIMG_2923My abundant berry bed.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2927.jpgIMG_2927The recently chainsawed privet is growing back well and already had its first prune.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2930.jpgIMG_29302014-12-15T11:44:06+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/12/08/managing-social-media/2014-12-08T11:08:11+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/12/03/showing-off-our-new-shop/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lr_convent-chapel-wool-46.jpgLR_Convent & Chapel Wool-46The Hedgehog Fibre Collection from Ireland is attracting much attention - we love the names like Pod and Shamrock.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lr_convent-chapel-wool-42.jpgLR_Convent & Chapel Wool-42We love our Zauberball display.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lr_convent-chapel-wool-38.jpgLR_Convent & Chapel Wool-38https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lr_convent-chapel-wool-19.jpgLR_Convent & Chapel Wool-19The back room is appropriately called 'The Snug'. It also is home to a comfy green leather Chesterfield couch.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lr_convent-chapel-wool-5.jpgLR_Convent & Chapel Wool-5Our signature Convent and Chapel bamboo needleshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lr_convent-chapel-wool-2.jpgLR_Convent & Chapel Wool-22014-12-03T12:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/12/01/our-railway-green-market-day/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2884.jpgIMG_2884Up close and personal with the train - it pulled up right next to the markets at Kandos Railway Greenhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2876.jpgIMG_2876Our wares on display. There's non stop knitting to keep up the supply.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2874.jpgIMG_2874W're very happy with our marquee and thinks it looks the part at the markets.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2881.jpgIMG_2881The town turned out to welcome the train. Some went on a quick trip to Clandulla whilst the visitors had their lunchhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2873.jpgIMG_2873That's our bright yellow Convent & Chapel marquee over there!2014-12-01T07:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/11/25/knitting-our-socks-off/2014-11-25T02:24:17+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/11/19/a-year-in-kandos/2014-11-19T07:08:26+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/11/17/end-of-week-one-for-the-shop/2014-11-17T23:13:57+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/11/15/our-big-first-day-at-the-shop/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2840.jpgIMG_2840Golding Spindles - you won't see these in many shops.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2833.jpgIMG_2833Our C&C Signature needleshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2839.jpgIMG_2839Comfy retreats for the knittershttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2835.jpgIMG_2835Hedgehog Fibres from Ireland and Claudia's Handpainted Yarns from the US - hand dyed luxury fibres saturated in colourhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2832.jpgIMG_2832The library is building up - we have a broad range of reference books as Shop Copies and the For Sale selection is growing.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2830.jpgIMG_2830The Zauberball display attracts attentionhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2826.jpgIMG_2826The sign being erected made it seem very real2014-11-15T02:25:58+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/11/12/the-countdown-begins-and-another-phase-starts/2014-11-13T07:46:34+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/11/02/new-market-territory-rylstone-streetfeast/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2798.jpgIMG_2798The old hotel key pigeon holes are perfect for displaying the Zauberballs.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2797.jpgIMG_2797Scarves with lots of shawls in the background.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2796.jpgIMG_2796Under the yellow marquee which did such a great job during such challenging weather.2014-11-02T01:04:35+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/11/01/local-bushfires/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2803.jpgIMG_2803Water bombing helicopters out the back.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2795.jpgIMG_2795At around 7.30am this morning.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2793.jpgIMG_2793Taken at around 11.30pm last night.2014-11-01T07:45:21+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/10/30/markets-tomorrow/2014-10-30T21:24:09+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/10/27/spring-means-roses/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2789.jpgIMG_2789Papa Meillard - makes up two of the 'Original Seven' roses remaining at The Convent.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2788.jpgIMG_2788Lamarque - it's first year here and doing outstandingly well.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2785.jpgIMG_2785One of the newest but most vigorous roses - the Tennis Court rose.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2783.jpgIMG_2783Albertine doing exactly what I want - climbing over the fence to the footpath.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2782.jpgIMG_2782The Pope - Pope John Paul II. One of three and always reliable. Well, for the two years I've had them.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2780.jpgIMG_2780One of two Mr Lincoln's at the front wall. Such a punch of colour.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2778.jpgIMG_2778Pinky making her presence felt at the Grotto.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2777.jpgIMG_2777A Blushing Pierre de Ronsard along the Grotto.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2776.jpgIMG_2776Cecile Brunnet running up the Grotto.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2775.jpgIMG_2775One of the 'Original Seven', a Chicago Peace.2014-10-27T04:43:16+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/10/22/the-shop/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2758.jpgIMG_2758Our books will work well in the old dresser.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2757.jpgIMG_2757Very happy with our shop fittingshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2760.jpgIMG_2760Noro, of course!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2756.jpgIMG_2756A great range of stunning Zauberballs2014-10-27T08:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/10/18/spring-has-sprung/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2750.jpgIMG_2750The centre front bed is looking as pretty as a picture!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2755.jpgIMG_2755Evening Primrose now dominate the back gate bed.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2753.jpgIMG_2753Snapdragons outside the Chapelhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2747.jpgIMG_2747The crabapple - a late but sensational bloomer, with the sensational Popcorn!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2746.jpgIMG_2746To think that over a year ago this was bare earth!2014-10-18T23:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/10/18/the-privet-getting-there/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2752.jpgIMG_2752The border with mulch now runs down the whole side of the fence. The provosts are just beginning to show signs of reshooting.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2754.jpgIMG_2754This is starting to look as I had planned - much more structured and formal.2014-10-18T23:41:32+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/10/12/the-mudgee-smuggler-team/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2738.jpgIMG_2738Just starting to come together - the early stages.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2739.jpgIMG_2739Wheels for the travellers2014-10-12T10:12:48+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/10/12/a-flower-by-any-other-name/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2736.jpgIMG_2736Totally different, a very deep purple Barlow.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2737.jpgIMG_2737And an even paler lemon.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2734.jpgIMG_2734A pastel dusky pink - the first Aquilegia to flower.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2735.jpgIMG_2735A red Songbird - perfectly named.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2733.jpgIMG_2733Blues are my favourite and this solid blue is close to perfect.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2732.jpgIMG_27322014-10-12T08:10:25+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/10/11/sculptures-in-the-garden-at-mudgee/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2726.jpgIMG_2726My purchase - 'Close' by Nicola McCutcheonhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2731.jpgIMG_2731And the galvanised iron horses racing across the paddock were a perfect fit for the setting.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2725.jpgIMG_2725https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2729.jpgIMG_27292014-10-11T09:05:49+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/10/07/the-convent-opens-her-doors/2014-10-07T21:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/10/07/happy-birthday-kandos/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2701.jpgIMG_2701The Cement Works ambo participating in the Street Paradehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2702.jpgIMG_2702https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2707.jpgIMG_2707https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2709.jpgIMG_27092014-10-07T02:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/09/28/and-yet-another-phase-begins/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/29-nine-99-na-lan-at-bridgeview-inn-rylstone.jpg29 Nine 99 Na Lan at Bridgeview Inn Rylstonehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/bridgeview-inn.jpgBridgeview Inn2014-10-06T08:50:31+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/09/22/the-countdown-begins/2014-09-22T12:16:27+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/09/17/the-first-of-the-broad-beans/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2656.jpgIMG_2656Just one of the pea plantings - sugar snaps, snow and regular . I stagger these as they are consumed with gusto. Many don't make it inside!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2674.jpgIMG_2674https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2657.jpgIMG_2657Ten out of ten for persistence. The broad beans sewed themselves back in their favourite spot.2014-09-22T12:28:24+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/09/16/springing-into-action/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2664.jpgIMG_2664Alphone Anderson - part of a selection of older style large azaleashttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2666.jpgIMG_2666Florence Mann - the sole rhododendronhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2652.jpgIMG_2652The central bed constantly changes - ranunculus and anenomes with lots of interesting things self-seeding including cornflowers and white cosmoshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2663.jpgIMG_2663One of two arching Mr Lincoln's. Great new growth.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2662.jpgIMG_2662Manchurian Pear - just over a year old. Nice to see the green growth.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2655.jpgIMG_2655Daphne Kenkwa - a blaze of colour2014-09-16T04:25:19+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/09/09/its-raining-lace/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2644.jpgIMG_2644Multnomah shawl in Noro Silk Garden Sock yarnhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2645.jpgIMG_2645Another Adamas shawl, this time in a handspun wool and silk blendhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2613.jpgIMG_2613Adamas shawl in Zauberball2014-09-10T20:06:22+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/09/05/yee-ha-footstomping-fun-at-ilford/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2636.jpgIMG_2636https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2638.jpgIMG_2638https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ilford-hall.jpgIlford Hallhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2634.jpgIMG_26342014-09-05T23:52:53+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/09/01/the-first-day-of-spring/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2622.jpgIMG_2622https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2623.jpgIMG_2623The Quince is gunning it - one of the 'oldest' plants, seeing its second spring.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2626.jpgIMG_2626A daffodil show. Nice to see you all coming up!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2621.jpgIMG_2621Madame Alfred Carriere - first with new buds and dong the right thing by reaching over the wall2014-09-01T20:47:11+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/09/01/chooks-and-eggs-im-really-in-the-country-now/2014-09-03T22:07:20+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/08/26/click-go-those-needles/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2611.jpgIMG_26112014-08-26T23:40:05+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/08/25/asparagus/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2605.jpgIMG_2605https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2604.jpgIMG_2604https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2607.jpgIMG_26072014-08-25T04:07:57+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/08/25/an-unwelcome-break/2014-08-25T01:29:54+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/08/21/readying-for-spring/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2599.jpgIMG_2599https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2596.jpgIMG_2596https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2594.jpgIMG_2594The Delft Blue Hyacinths are lovely but not quite as vibrant as last year.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2591.jpgIMG_2591He's also partial to pot toppling. This one had Fuchsia cuttings.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2601.jpgIMG_2601Popcorn loves a good raised garden bed with friable soil!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2598.jpgIMG_2598https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2592.jpgIMG_2592https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2593.jpgIMG_2593https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2595.jpgIMG_25952014-08-21T01:00:59+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/08/02/kandos-hoedown/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2575.jpgIMG_2575https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2576.jpgIMG_2576The locals getting into it!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_2585.jpgIMG_25852014-08-02T09:42:49+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/07/31/moving-through-winter/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2569.jpgIMG_2569https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2567.jpgIMG_2567https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2559.jpgIMG_2559https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2561.jpgIMG_2561https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2570.jpgIMG_2570https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2568.jpgIMG_25682014-07-31T07:33:16+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/07/29/winter-christmas-in-kandos/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/convent-cordial.jpgConvent Cordialhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2557.jpgIMG_2557Love the stuffed turkey breast.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2558.jpgIMG_2558The feast begins.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2556.jpgIMG_2556I love glazing a ham. It's fun and makes a wonderful show piece. The maple syrup also makes such a difference to the taste.2014-07-29T01:05:54+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/07/05/tamed-privet/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2512.jpgIMG_2512The Kurrajong now stands out and waits for a new garden bed.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2506.jpgIMG_2506Hopefully it follows the lead of the previously trimmed privets.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2510.jpgIMG_2510Looking bare but much tidier.2014-07-05T05:12:04+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/07/01/hitting-the-gardening-wall/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1934.jpgIMG_1934Phase 2 of the privet demolition.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_23111.jpgIMG_2311Filling out but still so much more in the works.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1635.jpgIMG_1635https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_2311.jpgIMG_2311An ugly little corner out the front.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0975.jpgIMG_0975Ground zero - just over a year ago.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1811.jpgIMG_1811A year ago the front was very bare.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1933.jpgIMG_1933The privet experiment has worked with a section that was cut back hard coming back to a neat hedge.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0796.jpgIMG_0796https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0794.jpgIMG_0794The old privet - all coming down2014-07-01T01:25:11+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/06/30/joining-in-locally/2014-06-30T01:07:32+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/06/13/a-winter-market-day/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2483.jpgIMG_2483Fishnet lace scarves in a silk/kid mohair blend that could float away in a breeze. These have been popular as gifts, particularly to post.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2480.jpgIMG_2480Linen stitch scarves - such a different woven texture to normal knitting. These let me play with wonderful colour and texture combinations.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2482.jpgIMG_2482And of course lots of mitts for frozen hands. Good for a cold Winter Market day.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2481.jpgIMG_2481Beanies galore! The top ones are new. Hoping the spiral Noro beanies are a hit.2014-06-16T22:25:13+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/06/04/bread-and-pizzas/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2465.jpgIMG_2465My team's dough posing for a photohttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2462.jpgIMG_2462Excited preparationshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2474.jpgIMG_2474https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_2468.jpgIMG_2468I was too busy eating the cooked pizzas to take photos! 2014-06-04T23:10:14+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/06/03/kandos-centenary-celebrations/2014-06-03T09:45:59+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/05/02/a-day-at-the-auctions-well-online/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2399.jpgIMG_2399A very rustic old painted bird cage which has taken up residence in the garden.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2397.jpgIMG_2397One of two splendid copper pots.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2392.jpgIMG_2392A small brass spark screen for the fireplace under restoration.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2391.jpgIMG_2391A very rustic French provincial antique walnut side table.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2390.jpgIMG_2390A sweet little antique oak hall table.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_2388.jpgIMG_2388A rather splendid bird's eye maple frame for a large engraving of Mary of Scotland Mourning, complete with a priest and Bishop.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2398.jpgIMG_2398An unexpected bargain - an old iron kerosine stand makes a wonderful stand for a candle in the Cloisters.2014-05-02T06:22:47+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/04/26/preserving-a-few-things/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2380.jpgIMG_2380A healthy mix of chillies.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2383.jpgIMG_2383Tarragon Vinegar should be a good addition to the pantry.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2382.jpgIMG_2382Sweet Chilli Sauce.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2376.jpgIMG_2376Tangy and thick, Chilli Jam.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2378.jpgIMG_2378Picking the basil before the frosts hit. Lots of frozen pesto getting put away.2014-04-26T13:04:19+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/04/19/a-bumper-market-day/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2368.jpgIMG_2368The linen stitch scarves were a hit and also provide another kit for keen knitters. These are not a quick knit. https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2366.jpgIMG_2366My old tapestry stand provided an ideal display for scarves and helped highlight the stall.2014-04-19T12:01:56+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/04/17/easter-markets-coming-up/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2353.jpgIMG_2353Some of the new additions this markets.2014-04-17T02:08:58+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/04/15/local-yarn-riches/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2350.jpgIMG_2350My first venture into The House of Wool. By no means my last. Wonderful unique yarn each purchase.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2351.jpgIMG_2351I suspect this is the beginning of a new love affair with Marlyn Alpaca2014-04-15T09:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/04/14/blessed-are-the-cheesemakers-part-ii/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2330.jpgIMG_2330A sample plate of the cheeses we learnt at the workshop.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2342.jpgIMG_2342Waxing cheddarhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2340.jpgIMG_2340Little havartis that will be dried.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2338.jpgIMG_2338This is the cheddar draining.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2334.jpgIMG_2334Draining cheese in hoops.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2333.jpgIMG_2333Draining the whey so we can set the cheese in hoops.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2331.jpgIMG_2331I think this was the mozzarella. Note how this has thickened into a single "blob" rather than the creamy curds.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2332.jpgIMG_2332Turning the whey - after gently heating milk and mixing in rennet and bacteria or starter. Then letting it set a little and cutting it.2014-04-15T02:28:58+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/04/09/dogs-and-gardens/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2323.jpgIMG_2323It was me, Mum.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2322.jpgIMG_2322Evidence!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2318.jpgIMG_2318Probably about half a garden bed, including seedlings that were just taking hold.2014-04-10T08:02:53+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/04/09/coming-home/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2320.jpgIMG_2320https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2319.jpgIMG_2319https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2321.jpgIMG_23212014-04-09T05:29:24+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/04/07/autumn-garden-preparations/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2316.jpgIMG_2316Hundreds of freesia bulbs are planted under the old cottoneaster - they are now peeking through.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2317.jpgIMG_2317The never-ending garden bed down the colorbond fence - it just keeps being extended. Later it will also be home to potatoes.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2315.jpgIMG_2315The refreshed raised garden beds. This one has turnip and betroot seedlings however one of the residents has been doing some gardening in the beetroots overnight.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2312.jpgIMG_2312The side garden bed just keeps being extended for more veg. The potatoes will also move here later in the year.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_2311.jpgIMG_2311I'm liking the white flowers against the Convent with cosmos and icebergs. Two white Pope John Paul roses flank the front entry as well. The spade and bucket are marking where I will be planting two standard wisteria under the arched windows.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image-1.jpgImage 1The Iceberg roses are now at their besthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image.jpgImageA beautiful iceberg rose just after rain2014-04-17T22:49:56+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/03/31/the-next-wave-of-renovation/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2295.jpgIMG_2295The fireplace in the lounge room has been bricked in for many years but will soon be reopened.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2293.jpgIMG_2293The fibre sheeting partially removed from the fireplace in the dining room. Looks in good condition. The original tiles are intact.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2294.jpgIMG_2294The original bathroom. Drummy and cracked tiles are removed. Hope the ones on order match!2014-04-17T22:48:59+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/03/30/a-new-vice/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2296.jpgIMG_22962014-03-30T03:41:43+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/03/24/home-cooking/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2271.jpgIMG_2271Apple pie with homemade strawberry syrup - because the apple pie wasn't sewwt enough?!?https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_22701.jpgIMG_2270Baked ricotta with Convent salad dressed with apricot vinaigrettehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2270.jpgIMG_2270Baked ricotta with garden salad, dressed with apricot vinaigrette2014-03-24T04:03:41+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/03/23/the-bob-marley-festival-a-feast-of-reggae-and-more/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_22631.jpgIMG_2263https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2263.jpgIMG_22632014-03-23T07:29:21+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/03/14/flowers/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2142.jpgIMG_2142The Cosmos provide many flowershttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2140.jpgIMG_2140The Lisianthas have been a surprise and delight as a changehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2141.jpgIMG_2141There are always some roses to pick. These are my signature Good Samaritanshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2132.jpgIMG_2132Dahlias - a box of bulbs was anonymously left at my bad gate2014-03-14T22:25:19+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/03/11/the-garden-is-flourishing/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2124.jpgIMG_2124The dahlias, anonymously dropped at the back date by a kindly neighbour, have come into their ownhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2125.jpgIMG_2125The roses have particularly enjoyed the rain and are now going through a strong growth phase. I just need them to grow in the right direction!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2126.jpgIMG_2126The white Cosmos work well in the front circular bed and soften the exterior of the Conventhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2139.jpgIMG_2139These red salvias have just started to flower and make a lovely contrast to the bluehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2123.jpgIMG_2123The blue salvias are electrichttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2122.jpgIMG_2122The front wall bed is now showing some form - the other side of the gate is not quite so health as it serves as Popcorn's turning circle2014-03-11T23:23:41+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/03/09/another-market-day/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2138.jpgIMG_2138Something for me ...https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2135.jpgIMG_2135I probably have stocked up enough on the laceweight mohair and lace scarveshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2134.jpgIMG_2134The Linen Stitch Scarves were a talking point with the knitters and weavers with their unusual woven texturehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2136.jpgIMG_2136The stall invites people to look at and feel the different textures2014-03-09T22:27:24+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/03/01/putting-the-needles-back-to-work/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2117.jpgIMG_2117Baby stepshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/img_2118.jpgIMG_2118Beautiful Kauni wool yarnhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/feather-and-fan.jpgFeather and Fan2014-03-01T11:11:16+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/02/26/rylstone-artisan-markets-now-a-regular/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1994.jpgIMG_1994https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1993.jpgIMG_1993https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1992.jpgIMG_1992Yes, there is handspun and hand-dyed yarn.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1991.jpgIMG_1991Rylstone Pantry - my first choice for jams for the Convent, especially the Pear and Vanilla.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1990.jpgIMG_1990I'm happy with my stall. I make sure I add a new range each market.2014-02-26T23:54:54+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/02/26/tomato-propagation-preparing-for-next-season/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2093.jpgIMG_2093Dried and ready for bagginghttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_1979.jpgIMG_1979Not quite a drinking vintage!2014-02-26T01:46:18+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/02/24/show-day/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2098.jpgIMG_2098I'm sure lots of little and big people felt just like this little fella by the end of the dayhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2108.jpgIMG_2108The Jack Russell races are a feature. Hammer was a legend managing to catch the lure every race.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2100.jpgIMG_2100What's a country show without a scarecrow competitionhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2094.jpgIMG_2094A sigh of relief and very rewardinghttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2099.jpgIMG_2099One day I might just get there ...2014-02-25T00:49:27+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/02/12/kandos-industrial-museum-lives/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image-1.jpgImage 12014-02-12T11:53:01+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/31/tomato-production-semi-dried-tomatoes/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1975.jpgIMG_1975Happy with these as my first batch. There will be more to come - maybe I'll use basil next time.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1973.jpgIMG_1973Tomatoes ready for preparation. A lovely collection of colours and shapes.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1972.jpgIMG_19721 1/2 kilos didn't make a dent in this bed. Lots more harvesting still to be done. And lots more tomatoes still to ripen.2014-01-31T23:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/30/settling-in-2/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1925.jpgIMG_1925Popcorn has made the adjustment well and is a happy residenthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1962.jpgIMG_19622014-01-30T11:29:58+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/29/convent-bread-and-butter-pudding/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1965.jpgIMG_19652014-01-29T10:15:05+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/27/a-great-australia-day-weekend/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1958.jpgIMG_1958Plentiful glossy lebanese or finger eggplantshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1968.jpgIMG_1968The finished producthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1960.jpgIMG_1960A cheery spread of corn fritters, homemade bread and relishes, Convent garden salad and gr2014-01-27T23:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/24/convent-corn-fritters/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1951.jpgIMG_19512014-01-24T11:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/23/onion-marmalade/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1956.jpgIMG_1956https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1953.jpgIMG_1953https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1957.jpgIMG_19572014-01-23T11:49:59+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/22/what-im-loving-in-the-garden-now/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1950.jpgIMG_1950Mystic Spires Salvia https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1949.jpgIMG_1949My David Austen St Cecilia rosehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1947.jpgIMG_1947Pink Yarrow - just beautiful and a lovely cut flower. I hope I can propagate thishttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1944.jpgIMG_1944Climbing purple King Beanshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1941.jpgIMG_1941Zillions of cherry tomatoes about to burst into colourhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1937.jpgIMG_1937Physostegia (Obedient Plant) that I have in white, pink and lilachttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1945.jpgIMG_1945Physostegia (Obedient Plant) that I have in white, pink and lilachttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1946.jpgIMG_1946Indigofera Australis - it flowers frequently and prolificallyhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1948.jpgIMG_1948White Cosmos in the circular front bed - much softer than the cornflowers2014-01-22T11:37:13+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/20/simple-asian-style-salad-dressing/2014-01-20T12:12:37+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/18/the-privet-hedge/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1928.jpgIMG_1928Last summer's experiment seems to have worked. Hope the rest of it ends up something like this.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1929.jpgIMG_1929This has long-since finished being anything like a hedge. Unattractive "leggy" bushes with straggly growth up tophttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1931.jpgIMG_1931Privet nearly reaching the power lines2014-01-18T12:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/17/famine-or-feast-the-lot-of-a-veggie-grower/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1927.jpgIMG_1927https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1926.jpgIMG_1926Possibly the original potatoes I planted!2014-01-17T21:54:09+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/11/markets-second-time-around/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1914.jpgIMG_1914The light lacy scarves are most popular at the momenthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1917.jpgIMG_1917Attracting the paparazzihttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1913.jpgIMG_1913This month's new addition - a drop stitch scarf2014-01-12T23:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/06/kandos-museum/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/kandos-museum.jpgKandos Museum2014-01-06T07:42:17+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/05/serious-knitting-resumes/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1900.jpgIMG_1900https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1905.jpgIMG_19052014-01-05T11:32:23+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/04/the-roses-are-starting-to-feel-at-home/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1897.jpgIMG_1897Crepuscule - still a favouritehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1899.jpgIMG_1899The original inhabitants, including this Papa Meillard, seem to be flourishinghttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1898.jpgIMG_1898Young standard Icebergs flanking the front entrance are flowering wellhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1879.jpgIMG_1879Mme Isaac Pereire starting to peek over the wallhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1881.jpgIMG_1881https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1878.jpgIMG_1878Cecile Brunner working her way up the Grotto2014-01-16T02:51:12+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/03/spinach-slice-convent-style/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1893.jpgIMG_1893Plenty left over for the freezerhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1892.jpgIMG_1892Chopped and ready for wilting - a really big saucepanhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1891.jpgIMG_1891Lots and lots of fresh old fashioned spinachhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1895.jpgIMG_18952014-01-04T22:32:21+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/02/strawberry-syrup/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_1890.jpgIMG_18902014-01-02T12:13:35+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2014/01/01/serendipity/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_18861.jpgIMG_1886https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1886.jpgIMG_18862014-01-02T23:05:41+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/31/produce/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1875.jpgIMG_1875What does one do with a single artichoke?https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1876.jpgIMG_1876https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1883.jpgIMG_1883Berries - lots of green growth. Let's see if we get more berries now the bugs are under controlhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1885.jpgIMG_1885https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1884.jpgIMG_1884The citrus are very 'distressed' and will be a focus for attention over the next few weekshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1874.jpgIMG_1874Cucumbers so far. I also have planted lebanese cucumber seeds as a back up planhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1873.jpgIMG_18732013-12-31T00:58:06+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/27/christmas-puzzle-day-5/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1870.jpgIMG_18702013-12-27T14:00:45+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/26/christmas-puzzle-day-4/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_18671.jpgIMG_1867https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1867.jpgIMG_18672013-12-26T22:07:51+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/25/the-christmas-feast/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1861.jpgIMG_1861The pudding complete with brandy custard and brandy butter. A pavlova was also available but the raspberry ripple terrine will need to wait for another day.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1862.jpgIMG_1862Jamie Oliver's Christmas gravy was consumed with gustohttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1863.jpgIMG_1863Lots of Christmas meat - ham, rolled loin of pork with dried apples, prunes and apricots (crackling worked) and turkey breast filled with cranberries and pistachioshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_18553.jpgIMG_18552014-07-26T02:05:39+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/25/christmas-puzzle-day-3/2013-12-25T22:54:56+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/24/christmas-puzzle-day-2/2013-12-24T22:28:13+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/24/one-more-sleep/2013-12-24T12:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/23/the-christmas-challenge/2013-12-23T13:56:37+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/19/settling-in/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1829.jpgIMG_1829You clown! That's the bathroom bin lid on your head!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1841.jpgIMG_1841Popcorn loves his shoes - stilettos being his favourite. He also likes the odd leather boot and Reebokhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1844.jpgIMG_1844Popcorn and Tango just chillin' together2013-12-19T23:34:12+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/14/market-day/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1835.jpgIMG_1835The markets were buzzing pre-Christmas with the Hall full of stalls and more set up outside.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1834.jpgIMG_1834Bookmarks for those that thought knitwear was a bit hot for an Australian summerhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1833.jpgIMG_1833The Noro mitts sold well - both as kits and finished knitshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1831.jpgIMG_1831Our table settings focussed on timber fittings including articulated hands, industrial bobbins and an Edwardian swifthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_18301.jpgIMG_1830The branding worked well for us. Customers were happy to trike up a conversation and introduce themselveshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_1830.jpgIMG_18302013-12-14T23:35:14+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/12/13/to-market-to-market/2013-12-13T13:59:42+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/11/29/coomber-melon-mountain-range/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/view-3.jpgview 3https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/view-2.jpgview 2https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/view-11.jpgview 1https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rocky2-16.jpgRocky2 (16)2013-11-29T10:51:40+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/11/28/end-of-spring/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1813.jpgIMG_1813Salvia Madrensis managed to survive and thrive through the frostshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1812.jpgIMG_1812Buddleia close to flowering for the first timehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1807.jpgIMG_1807https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1806.jpgIMG_1806Cherry tomatoes are coming goodhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1809.jpgIMG_1809The earliest salvias2013-11-28T22:17:41+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/11/24/visitors/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1795.jpgIMG_1795Let's all sit shall we? Positive time training and socialisinghttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1805.jpgIMG_18052013-11-24T22:12:52+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/11/18/nature-strikes-again/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1769.jpgIMG_1769Eggplant - this was a picture of purple flowers last Saturdayhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1770.jpgIMG_1770Zucchini - after a number of unsuccessful attempts. I had baby zucchinis on this a few days agohttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1768.jpgIMG_1768The tomatoes were thriving and beginning to fruit. Most of the new growth has been broken off and fruit is on the ground2013-11-18T21:41:52+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/11/17/all-boxed-up/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1764.jpgIMG_1764Tango has already packed herselfhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1761.jpgIMG_1761This was once a pantry that Viggo Mortensen in The Road would only have dreamt ofhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1762.jpgIMG_17622013-11-17T09:08:05+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/11/16/a-time-of-change/2013-11-17T02:33:08+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/11/15/putting-the-convent-to-work/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1759.jpgIMG_1759https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1760.jpgIMG_17602013-11-15T12:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/11/12/sculptures-in-the-garden/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image.jpgImageFollow Me by Ludwig Micekhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1713.jpgIMG_1713On Your Bikehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1712.jpgIMG_1712Balancehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1714.jpgIMG_1714A graceful angel - Follow Me by Ludwig Micekhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image-1.jpgImage 1Inflitrator Glitch by Mr & Mrs Brown2013-11-12T08:07:53+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/11/11/kandos-gardens-fair/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1743.jpgIMG_1743The Fairy Rose also chose to bloom at its besthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1749.jpgIMG_1749The Chamomile - which I had thought was lawn chamomile - made an amusing and quirky path borderhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1752.jpgIMG_1752The Foxgloves on the back wall also chose their time well. Lots more of these and Hollyhocks next year!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1733.jpgIMG_1733Roxy refused to miss a minute whilst Tango decided the bedroom was the best place to behttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1737.jpgIMG_1737Living Earth's plant stall provided interest and temptation for visitorshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1740.jpgIMG_1740The Lobelias were electric down the side bedhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1739.jpgIMG_1739The name stumped us all - indigofera decor. Apologies to everyone who asked!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1742.jpgIMG_1742The standard Good Samaritan roses chose their time to flower well and were much admiredhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1715.jpgIMG_1715The Cornflowers - "Look at me, look at me!"https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_1735.jpgIMG_1735The Chapel greeted visitors for the first time since its makeover2013-11-11T23:07:51+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/11/08/the-convent-steps-up/2013-11-08T11:58:08+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/10/27/spring-garden-update-roses/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1693.jpgIMG_1693Pierre de Ronsard's first yearhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1685.jpgIMG_1685Madame Isaac Perriere making her debut!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1696.jpgIMG_1696Lots of blue here with electric lobelias and verbena. That's Tango admiring the bedhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1698.jpgIMG_1698The back gate garden - looking cheery although the blues haven't kicked in yethttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1694.jpgIMG_1694Rose hospital or graveyard? Home to the unsuccessful bare root roseshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1701.jpgIMG_1701Crepuscule - I knew this wouldn't disappoint2013-10-27T21:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/10/26/unsettling-times/2013-10-26T22:55:19+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/10/25/february-dragon-in-october/2013-10-25T13:08:14+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/10/14/tomato-planting-time/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1673.jpgIMG_1673Tomatoes in the veg beds. I'm sure I can find a few more places for them. I'll have to!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1671.jpgIMG_1671Tomatoes on the back wallhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1670.jpgIMG_1670Tomatoes in pots2013-10-15T09:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/10/11/aquilegia-grannys-bonnet-columbine-a-flower-by-any-other-name/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1654.jpgIMG_1654Dramatic red - you can see the spurred petals clearlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1660.jpgIMG_1660Pure white elegancehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1655.jpgIMG_1655A gorgeous mauve out the front. So delicate a flower.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1653.jpgIMG_1653Yellow with a touch of pink near the Grotto. Is that pesky ivy I can see making a reappearance?https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1652.jpgIMG_1652Pure yellow next to the Grottohttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1659.jpgIMG_1659The blues have always been my favourite2013-10-11T23:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/10/08/convent-hommus/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1630.jpgIMG_16302013-10-08T22:14:43+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/10/07/early-october-in-the-garden/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1645.jpgIMG_1645https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1644.jpgIMG_1644The original roses from the sunroom. This is the first week of flowering and they are just beautiful and adorning vases inside.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1646.jpgIMG_1646The flowering Crab Apple - still a small tree but has great promise and the blossoms are lovely. Hopefully they continue to appear a few weeks after the Prunus' finish.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1648.jpgIMG_1648Foxglove (or Digitalis). Planted last Summer and forgotten until now. Dramatic and fitting for the back wall.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-3.jpgImage 3The garden path through friend's eyes - once a bare, unadorned entrancehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-2.jpgImage 2https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-51.jpgImage 5https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-5.jpgImage 5Broad beans in cropping mode. My friend's photo came with the comment, "This could be in Tuscany." Well, Tuscany/Kandos - very similar,https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1642.jpgIMG_1642Taking shape but so much more digging to go.2013-10-07T22:18:46+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/10/03/the-front-wall-2/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1635.jpgIMG_1635A troublesome corner. I'm thinking it may house a deep bed of azaleas.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1634.jpgIMG_1634... and even morehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1633.jpgIMG_1633https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_16311.jpgIMG_1631Making progress. I'd like the bed to be about twice as deep to allow for an abundant gardenhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1631.jpgIMG_1631Making progress. I'd like the bed to be at least twice as deep as this to allow for a generous abundant gardenhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0312.jpgIMG_0312As it was - grass running up to the fence. Low maintenance but just a bit boring for a gardener.2013-10-03T09:11:42+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/10/01/fresh-crops-for-spring/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1626.jpgIMG_1626Sugar Snap Peas - another heavy cropper with peas that never go to wastehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_1625.jpgIMG_1625The broad beans running amok in the veg bed - but more than earning their keep with the prolific and wonderful beans2013-10-01T09:45:22+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/09/28/my-favourite-things-another-verse/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1617.jpgIMG_1617Thyme - I can flower, toohttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1599.jpgIMG_1599The Judas tree - these blossoms have lasted for weeks and the leaves have an attractive and distinctive shapehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1615.jpgIMG_1615Clematis seem to thrive herehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1614.jpgIMG_1614The first bloom on the Banksia Rose which is thriving despite an earlier setback being run over by a rampant carhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1611.jpgIMG_1611The white Robinia. The pink version is yet to bloomhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1610.jpgIMG_1610My first Lilachttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1609.jpgIMG_1609First growth on an ornamental maplehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1604.jpgIMG_1604The first rosehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1603.jpgIMG_1603Just having a snooze, Mum, while you weedhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1612.jpgIMG_1612Chamomile just starting to flower. Jumped up a bit higher than a groundcover despite the whippersnapper.2013-09-29T20:08:13+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/09/26/these-are-a-few-of-my-favourite-things-spring/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1591.jpgIMG_1591Alpine Phlox making a splash as a ground cover in the old bobcat tyre trackshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1592.jpgIMG_1592And the white primulas have flowered their hearts outhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1588.jpgIMG_1588The Lavenders (together with catmint and thyme) are bushing and flowering along the back garden pathhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1587.jpgIMG_1587The lemons and limes flanking the back garden path are covered with new growthhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1589.jpgIMG_1589Flowering Quince - this is a real, fruiting quince, unlike some of the ornamentals I have also included in the gardenhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1590.jpgIMG_1590Golden Hornet Crab Apple in full bloomhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1586.jpgIMG_1586Sugar Snap Peas - we feasted on these a number of times. They will be a regular garden and menu feature.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1596.jpgIMG_1596Lily of the Valley - I've always loved these but never grown them before. They have not disappointedhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1585.jpgIMG_1585https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1582.jpgIMG_1582Wild asparagus spear - amazing to watch spring up each time2013-09-26T11:33:29+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/09/19/the-new-normal/2013-09-19T02:43:02+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/09/13/an-early-spring-weekend/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image-1.jpgImage 1A bit of heavy duty digging to retrieve asparagus on the roadsidehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_15231.jpgIMG_1523One of the locals keeping an eye on our horse poop shovelling endeavourshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1521.jpgIMG_1521The Gazanias celebrating sunshinehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1523.jpgIMG_15232013-09-13T23:36:15+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/09/10/blessed-are-the-cheesemakers/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image-9.jpgImage 9Our cheeses incorporated into a luncheon spread including fetta and olive pull apart bread and spinach and sundried tomato ricotta tartshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1518.jpgIMG_1518Our Marscapone effortshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1517.jpgIMG_1517The baby cheeseshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1516.jpgIMG_1516Setting our cheeses in rounds to dryhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1510.jpgIMG_1510Cutting the curd - like the milkmaids of times past2013-09-10T23:02:39+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/31/convent-pre-spring-update/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1495.jpgIMG_1495These Gazanias suite the old urns - and need to be able to take plenty of heat.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1502.jpgIMG_1502I'm sure the Sprouts are not supposed to look like this!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1499.jpgIMG_1499https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1484.jpgIMG_1484The first of the Freesias.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1490.jpgIMG_1490The Chapel floor in all its glory.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1488.jpgIMG_1488Through the back door looking to the Study.2013-09-01T09:56:49+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/30/auction-adventures-part-ii/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1477.jpgIMG_1477My arts and crafts mirror with hanging hooks - an informal addition for the back entrance.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1479.jpgIMG_1479A Persian Bidjar carpet with Medallion and Pendants according to the auction description and certificate.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1480.jpgIMG_1480Mahogany mirror with drawers. I now just need the chest of drawers for it to sit on.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/top-mirror.jpgtop mirrorMahogany mirror with drawers. I now just need the chest of drawers for it to sit on.2013-08-30T09:35:55+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/27/auction-adventures/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1475.jpgIMG_1475https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1472.jpgIMG_1472An unanticipated success.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1473.jpgIMG_1473https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1464.jpgIMG_1464Photo taken onsite at the auction venue but it is a graceful lovely bed.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_14701.jpgIMG_1470Treated bottom cushion compared to untreated top one. It makes a big difference.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1470.jpgIMG_1470The difference some treatment makes - one lather and wipe with soap on teh https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1474.jpgIMG_1474Scrunchy and welcoming. Sure to see much more "living in" over the next years.2013-08-29T14:28:34+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/29/the-floors-nearly-there/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/chapel-floor.jpgchapel floorThis was the big surprise. No idea that the old green carpet covered the original parquetry flooring which I've been told was great quality and has come up beautifully.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/verandah.jpgverandahHard to believe this is the old weathered verandah floor outside the Chapel. The old cane furniture should be great here.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/lounge-floor.jpglounge floorThe lounge room looks great. And I now have some furniture to put in there.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hall-floor.jpghall floorThe central hall. Is that new carpet I see to the side?2013-08-30T08:40:05+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/23/a-short-break-from-the-convent/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1457.jpgIMG_1457https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1455.jpgIMG_1455https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1454.jpgIMG_1454https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1451.jpgIMG_1451https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1450.jpgIMG_1450https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1448.jpgIMG_1448https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1438.jpgIMG_1438The old general store at Clanudulla. There are now no shops for the locals - they need to come to Kandos for all their goods.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1434.jpgIMG_1434The lovely old Butcher and Draper store at Lue - now standing unused.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1433.jpgIMG_1433https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_14321.jpgIMG_14322013-08-23T02:15:22+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/21/the-local-general-store/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1374.jpgIMG_1374The old Clandulla general store. There are now no shops for the locals.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_14381.jpgIMG_1438The old corner store in Kandos - now closed for over a decade - and once the favourite venue for children and their lollies2013-08-22T07:15:14+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/20/berrylicious/2013-08-21T08:47:53+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/16/the-small-touches/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1432.jpgIMG_1432The view from the front of the sunroom - a much clearer vista. And this is nothing compared to the views from the back of the Convent.2013-08-16T10:38:27+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/14/the-star-treatment-for-the-convent-my-own-renovation-rescue/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1412.jpgIMG_1412The Chapel colours are more sympathetic to the amber headlights. All the old fluoro lighting has been removed so photos are a bit more challenging.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1268.jpgIMG_1268The Chapel is getting special treatment. The old fluoros have been removed as well as the green highlights. The colours are more sympathetic to the amber leadlight windows.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1411.jpgIMG_1411Just so much fresher and displaying the original attention to detail, particularly the beautiful doorshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1408.jpgIMG_1408The niche in the lounge room. The fireplace below is yet to be restored.2013-08-14T02:42:15+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/13/garden-update-winter-is-coming-to-an-end/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1420.jpgIMG_1420One corner of the front is getting close. Bit difficult finding a driveway underneath with only a few inches of soil in some places.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1406.jpgIMG_1406Smokey enjoying Convent radishes. It's lovely to have friendly ponies next door. I have my eyes on horse manure as well!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1398.jpgIMG_1398https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1422.jpgIMG_1422The front garden wall - this is a big job although I'm starting to see gradual inroadshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1415.jpgIMG_1415Very happy with this bed - now extended past the first section and will go furtherhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1419.jpgIMG_1419Daffodils around one of the old roses in the front lawnhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1402.jpgIMG_1402The Delft Blue Hyacinths playing the star of the side garden bed. Ten out of ten flowering their hearts out2013-08-13T10:52:46+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/12/potatoes-a-new-crop-for-the-convent/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1414.jpgIMG_1414My 'tatie bags labelled and planted. There are a few more still to be set up.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1413.jpgIMG_1413Seed potatoes becoming 'chits' - beginning to strike from the 'eyes'2013-08-12T11:14:08+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/23/kiss-from-a-rose-on-a-grotto/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0451.jpgIMG_0451https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0445.jpgIMG_04452013-08-12T05:26:08+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/08/kandos-gardens-fair-the-convent-steps-up/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1394.jpgIMG_1394I wonder if Committee members are allowed to win prizes?https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_13971.jpgIMG_1397https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1397.jpgIMG_13972013-08-08T05:11:35+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/06/garden-progress-in-august-bulbs-and-the-beginnings-of-roses/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1379.jpgIMG_1379Even more roses outside the Chapel verandahhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1382.jpgIMG_1382Some new additions to the roses outside the sun roomhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1351.jpgIMG_1351Elegant and fragrant Erlicheer daffodils around the new Crabapplehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1356.jpgIMG_1356A little shy - miniature daffodilshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1359.jpgIMG_1359The depth of blue in the Hyacinths is quite breathtaking and unexpectedhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1364.jpgIMG_1364The garden bed off my verandah. Enjoying seeing the initial blue, white and pink coming together, albeit little is flowering. The Fairy rose is proving to be one of my favourites and I think we will see more of her.2013-08-06T03:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/04/the-old-train-stations-a-reminder-of-times-past/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0449.jpgIMG_0449https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1366.jpgIMG_1366https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1370.jpgIMG_1370One of two fireplaces I could seehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1371.jpgIMG_1371Heritage detailing at Clandullahttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1377.jpgIMG_1377Clandulla Station - once a beautiful and substantial buildinghttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1349.jpgIMG_1349The lovely old Rylstone stationhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1339.jpgIMG_1339It's been a few years since trains travelled these tracks. No wonder railway sleepers are available!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1341.jpgIMG_1341https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1336.jpgIMG_1336Lue Railway Station2013-08-04T12:21:22+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/08/03/anniversary-approaching/2013-08-03T08:52:48+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/30/a-focus-on-roses-and-garden-progress/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1322.jpgIMG_1322Happy with that for an entrancehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_13261.jpgIMG_1326Yep, happy with that for an outlookhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1313.jpgIMG_1313Heartsease working hard to brighten up their cornerhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1312.jpgIMG_1312Cheery Daffodils brightening the Grottohttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1310.jpgIMG_1310The Grotto basking in the sunhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1323.jpgIMG_1323The early stages of the front wall garden bedshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1326.jpgIMG_1326The Icebergs flanking the front entry2013-08-01T21:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/28/balance-means-some-difficult-decisions/2013-07-28T11:27:20+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/27/down-the-track-cafe/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1297.jpgIMG_1297Kandos Railway Station - now down the Track Cafe. Great seeing the stations being used for the community and commercehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1288.jpgIMG_1288https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1298.jpgIMG_1298https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1291.jpgIMG_1291https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1292.jpgIMG_1292https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1289.jpgIMG_1289https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1293.jpgIMG_1293The exterior of the cafe - indoor and outdoor seating2013-07-27T11:16:20+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/24/bloody-frost/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1279.jpgIMG_1279Please, not the Fuchsias!https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1286.jpgIMG_1286A Heliotrope that will not see Springhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1287.jpgIMG_1287Perennial Basil doesn't stay perennial with Kandos frostshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1282.jpgIMG_1282What once was magnificent white Mexican Sage2013-07-24T12:03:54+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/18/a-facelift-for-the-nunnery/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0282.jpgIMG_0282The central hall from the lounge roomhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0833.jpgIMG_0833Beautiful detailing above the fireplaceshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0272.jpgIMG_0272The original laundry complete with concrete tubshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0285.jpgIMG_0285A small galley kitchen replaced the original kitchen out the back. A new kitchen will be relocated in another room.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0279.jpgIMG_0279An enclosed porch - destined for removalhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0283.jpgIMG_0283An enclosed porch - destined to be reopenedhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0286.jpgIMG_0286One of the hallwayshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0281.jpgIMG_0281Beautiful detailed features, particularly the fireplaces2013-07-22T12:08:30+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/15/the-convent-gets-a-make-over-part-i/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1237.jpgIMG_1237What will be my craft studiohttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1238.jpgIMG_1238The Chapel is the centre of actionhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1240.jpgIMG_1240The boys hard at work.2013-07-22T12:06:23+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/22/convent-makeover-part-ii/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1270.jpgIMG_1270Coming up well - the end bedroom known as 'Her Mother Superior's Room' or in latter stageshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1268.jpgIMG_1268Of course the Chapel gets special treatmenthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1252.jpgIMG_1252https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1269.jpgIMG_1269Even the old bathroom looks so much betterhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1264.jpgIMG_12642013-07-24T00:53:33+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/20/where-have-all-the-flowers-gone/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1281.jpgIMG_1281A cheery Calendula grown from seedhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1276.jpgIMG_1276An Erlicheer daffodil guarding the entrance to the Grotto. These are a reliable and hardworking bulb that rewards with lovely flowers and scenthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1277.jpgIMG_1277A white daffodil outside the Grottohttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1272-version-2.jpgIMG_1272 - Version 2The humble Snowdrop has been one of the early successeshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1273.jpgIMG_1273The primulas are keeping things cheery. I particularly like the white oneshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1274.jpgIMG_1274The Fairy Rose - a favourite ground cover - often seen on roadsides. Layers easily on the ground to trail and seems to flower all year roundhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1278.jpgIMG_1278A cheery daffodil by the Grotto2013-07-20T12:58:11+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/19/root-veg-featuring-braised-radishes/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1259.jpgIMG_1259Dinner - confession, I added more potatoes although I didn't quite leave an empty platehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1257.jpgIMG_1257https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1255.jpgIMG_12552013-07-19T23:51:52+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/17/waste-not-want-not/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_12322.jpgIMG_1232https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_12321.jpgIMG_1232A favourite but once barren corner. Old rescued Rough cast pots, old iron edging and kneeler garden bed edging.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1141.jpgIMG_1141The old hardwood fence posts are now edging three garden beds.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1187.jpgIMG_1187I don't think this part of a kneeler though it would end up outside the Chapel as part of a flower bed.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1210.jpgIMG_1210The old Church sign, found in the garage and now housed outside.2013-07-17T00:54:13+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/15/welcome-to-the-spring-convent-retreat/2013-07-15T14:42:15+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/10/theres-nothing-friendly-about-jack-frost/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1224.jpgIMG_1224The frost followed the shadow outline. https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1223.jpgIMG_1223https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1222.jpgIMG_1222This isn't dew - the leaf is frozen.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1218.jpgIMG_1218Fortunately these guys seem to love the frost.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1217.jpgIMG_1217Much more savage than a dew. A footprint makes little impact2013-07-10T22:51:47+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/02/18/a-tradition-of-roses/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0444.jpgIMG_0444https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0445.jpgIMG_0445One of the original Convent roseshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0392.jpgIMG_0392Turning the first turfhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0451.jpgIMG_0451Good Samaritan rose2013-07-09T04:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/02/12/cementa13-a-contemporary-arts-festival-held-in-kandos/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tea-house-drawing.jpgTea House drawinghttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tea-house.jpgTea HouseSarah Goffman entertaining the tea-drinkers2013-07-09T04:09:40+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/02/12/the-garden-first-steps/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/back-garden-new-e1360640201160.jpgBack garden newhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/back-garden-original1-e1360639823894.jpgBack garden original12013-07-09T04:08:50+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/02/11/show-entries-2013/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shawl.jpgshawlhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/blanket.jpgblanket2013-07-09T04:07:16+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/09/root-veg-winter-warmers/2013-07-09T04:03:26+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/08/its-my-convent-and-ill-plant-if-i-want-to/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1209.jpgIMG_1209One of the first daffodils - an Erlicheerhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1183.jpgIMG_1183The first of the daffodils - an Erlicheerhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1230.jpgIMG_1230The Grotto beds are settling in well. A mix of plants making themselves at home.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1227.jpgIMG_1227The side beds are looking tidier. But how good is the old girl looking with her facelift. Dazzlingly white.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1215.jpg"Muncher" should help greatly with garden refuse as well as feeding garden bedshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1229.jpgIMG_1229This is what was left after over a day's full-on planting2013-07-08T12:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/03/rylstone-woodfired-bakery/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1188.jpgIMG_1188Generous slices - here is caramel and mint although I can also recommend cherry ripehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1189.jpgIMG_1189The classic plain meat piehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1152.jpgIMG_1152Roast Vegetables - a meal in itselfhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1150.jpgIMG_1150Spanish Onion and Olive - my favouritehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1180.jpgIMG_11802013-07-03T10:18:07+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/02/end-of-june-progress/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/boxes.jpgboxesWork for next weekend. The Tesselaar delivery includes Peony Roses, Aquilegias and Russian Sage amongst other treatshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sleepers.jpgSleepersThis suits the structure of the bed much better - and gives me more area to planthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/photo-46.jpgphoto (46)Daffodil bulbs just peeping out - the bulb planting is beginning to pay off2013-07-02T03:47:30+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/07/01/rural-churches/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0620.jpgIMG_0620Not sure of the minister or congregation for this one, but it looks interestinghttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0892.jpgIMG_0892https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_0890.jpgIMG_0890Havilah, tucked away on Lue Road, the back way to Mudgeehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1175.jpgIMG_1175St Margaret's - the "parent church" - at Mudgeehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1190.jpgIMG_1190My Church out the back - St Dominic's2013-07-01T11:51:00+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/30/baked-rice-convent-custard/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1178.jpgIMG_11782013-06-30T12:02:43+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/28/cream-of-broccoli-soup-from-the-convent-garden/2013-06-28T20:15:11+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/26/a-fish-pond/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1154.jpgIMG_1154I'm thinking this area between the Grotto and Chapel verandah may work.2013-06-26T11:04:13+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/10/yum-yum/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1091.jpgIMG_1091My favourite - black sticky rice with coconuthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1090.jpgIMG_1090https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1092.jpgIMG_1092Dining in the Gallery room2013-06-25T13:03:07+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/11/nuns-and-the-original-garden/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/original-path.jpgoriginal pathThis photo did bring some disappointment at what it was and could have been - seeing the old structured path and what appears to be garden paths running across the front of the building which are no longer there.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/front-from-right.jpgfront from rightAnother new aspect of the Convent for me. I can't imagine plantings down the right side looking a the Convent today. I also think this shows part of the now dismantled old septic structure.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/seventies.jpgseventiesMost likely taken in the '80s with the 'modernised' bush rock central bed.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/nuns.jpgnunsNuns at the front circular bed in the early '70s. Note the capping around the paths which has now gone. I suspect all this concrete has gone and my paths are new given these cracks now don't show.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/driveway.jpgdrivewayhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/school-photo.jpgschool photoThe garden provided a backdrop for many school photos. The Convent had many locals captured on film a the front steps. Here we can see the formal garden bed which is well established.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/garden-beds.jpggarden bedsA photo that showed so much. I haven't seen this front porch up close before - it is now a sunroom. Also note the hedge to the left and bountiful bed of annuals.2013-06-25T13:01:36+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/17/getting-there/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1135.jpgIMG_1135I now have town views.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1138.jpgIMG_1138... to this.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0279.jpgIMG_0279From this ...https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1142.jpgIMG_1142The extended pumpkin patch2013-06-25T13:00:23+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/18/the-front-wall/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_0871.jpgIMG_08712013-06-25T12:59:21+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/02/20/in-a-pickle/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0648.jpgIMG_0648The mixed resultshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0677.jpgIMG_0677Pasta saucehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0652.jpgIMG_0652Mixed mini tomatoeshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0642.jpgIMG_06422013-06-25T07:28:14+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/02/20/a-constant-surprise/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_02311.jpgIMG_0231https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_02301.jpgIMG_0230View from my back doorhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_05112.jpgIMG_0511The coming stormhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_05051.jpgIMG_0505The bell towerhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_05581.jpgIMG_0558https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo2.jpgphoto2https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0558.jpgIMG_0558https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_05111.jpgIMG_0511https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0685.jpgIMG_0685https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0511.jpgIMG_0511Impending storm2013-06-25T07:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/02/24/rylstone-kandos-show-23-february-2013/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0745.jpgIMG_0745https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0744.jpgIMG_0744https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0746.jpgIMG_07462013-06-24T13:25:40+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/24/peeping-through/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1161.jpgIMG_1161I'm told these are Sparaxis. A ready-made bonus from the Convent. Looking forward to seeing these.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1163.jpgIMG_1163Ummm - outside the Grotto. Maybe Hyacinths??https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1160.jpgIMG_1160Daffodils around the new flowering Crabapple - just peeping throughhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1158.jpgIMG_1158The Freesias - hoping for some glory here under the Catoneaster. And really want them to multiply in future years.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1156.jpgIMG_1156Grape Hyacinth - tiny but so cutehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1159.jpgIMG_1159https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_11572.jpgIMG_1157First cab off the rank - Nerines. Nanna grew these in Adelaide.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_11571.jpgIMG_1157https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1157.jpgIMG_11572013-06-24T13:07:06+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/05/the-deltones-in-kandos/2013-06-05T12:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/05/borlotti-beans/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_10831.jpgIMG_10832013-06-05T07:33:14+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/03/a-productive-weekend/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1077.jpgIMG_1077In grander gardening dayshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1082.jpgIMG_1082https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1081.jpgIMG_1081The garden in earlier dayshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1052.jpgIMG_1052... to this in a weekend2013-06-03T12:53:46+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/01/harvesting-success/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1048.jpgIMG_1048The Celery just needs another week or two before I can start pickinghttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1046.jpgIMG_1046Broccoli ready for harvestinghttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1045.jpgIMG_1045Beetroot - so exciting to see how developed it ishttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1049.jpgIMG_1049Mini mini carrots that hopefully will be multicoloured when mature2013-06-01T20:46:31+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/06/01/maples-afire/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_10441.jpgIMG_1044https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_10361.jpgIMG_1036From thishttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_1044.jpgIMG_10442013-06-01T00:56:41+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/27/the-block-next-door/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1032.jpgIMG_1032The view out back - on a cold day, with much more cold to comehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1031.jpgIMG_10312013-05-27T11:02:04+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/25/jack-frost-has-arrived/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1012.jpgIMG_1012One of the twin Maples at its besthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1021.jpgIMG_1021Icy Kale just starting to defrosthttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_10201.jpgIMG_1020Crunchy underfoothttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1018.jpgIMG_1018https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1020.jpgIMG_10202013-05-25T23:07:37+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/24/introducing-the-canine-residents/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0948.jpgIMG_0948The reclusive Tango in her favourite spot, my bag.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0016.jpgIMG_0016Perky Roxyhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0991.jpgIMG_0991Chilling at the Convent2013-05-24T04:40:28+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/22/stressing-out-the-citrus/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0994.jpgIMG_09942013-05-22T00:08:12+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/05/basic-convent-potato-and-rosemary-pizza/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0970.jpgReady to eathttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0969.jpgIMG_0969Assembled 2013-05-20T13:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/20/pretty-chuffed/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1004.jpgIMG_1004Finished for now. Just sit back, wait and watch.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0995.jpgIMG_0995Select seeds and bulbs, put in pot, mix and rake in. Probably not in a gardening guide.https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0974.jpgIMG_0974Post destructionhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0870.jpgIMG_0870The original bed (already tidied up)2013-05-20T21:03:46+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/19/treasure-hunt/2013-05-19T08:48:30+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/15/the-chapel/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chapel1.jpgchapel2013-05-18T11:16:37+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/14/likely-culprit/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bandicoot.jpgbandicootThe Convent bandicoot holehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4a31c-imgp5557.jpg4a31c-imgp55572013-05-14T05:22:55+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/13/winter-is-coming/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/landscapes-winter-snow-game-of-thrones-a-song-of-ice-and-fire-tv-series-the-wall-1920x1080-wallpa_wallpaperswa-com_11.jpglandscapes winter snow game of thrones a song of ice and fire tv series the wall 1920x1080 wallpa_wallpaperswa.com_112013-05-13T12:06:16+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/13/lace-beads-and-bookmarks/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0982.jpgIMG_09822013-05-13T00:51:56+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/10/nocturnal-visitors/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0971.jpgIMG_09712013-05-10T02:35:07+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/10/scorched-earth-new-beginnings/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0976.jpgIMG_0976Starting Over - the Garden Centrepiecehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0975.jpgIMG_0975The "Blank Canvas"2013-05-10T02:52:48+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/05/taties/2013-05-05T08:35:53+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/05/05/reggae-hits-kandos/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0966.jpgIMG_0966Getting into the spirit of Bobhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0962.jpgIMG_0962https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0959.jpgIMG_0959Knitters responding to the themehttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_0960.jpgIMG_0960Kings of Congo getting the crown in the moodhttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_09671.jpgIMG_0967Eric Rennaud fronting Caribbean Soul2013-05-05T01:51:43+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/04/29/ponies-in-the-paddock/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0950.jpgIMG_0950We love ponies - fascinated residentshttps://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0945.jpgIMG_0945The new neighbours2013-04-29T11:26:06+00:00monthlyhttps://conventandchapel.com/2013/04/29/produce-update/https://conventandchapel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_09551.jpgIMG_0955Bed 1 - 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