Projects

Identifying Species at Booyong

Posted November 3, 2019November 2, 2019 Booyong ConservationPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening, Gardening - Natives, Orchard, Projects, Vegetable Garden

As you walk around the food forest or conservation area at Booyong, you may notice that several of the plants […]

Chickens at Booyong ….

Posted April 12, 2019October 19, 2019 Booyong ConservationLeave a commentPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Gardening, Projects, Vegetable Garden

We’re very happy to introduce our friend Ashleigh who lives locally and cares for the Chickens at Booyong. Ashleigh and […]

A improved dam for the Food Forest

Posted April 11, 2019April 12, 2019 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Machinery, Orchard, Projects, Recycling and Going Green

We all know water is an essential part of life and as we are developing and working towards growing our […]

January at Booyong

Posted February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Gardening - Natives, Orchard, Projects, Vegetable Garden

One of my numerous goals this year is to update “What’s happening at Booyong” each month to keep you informed […]

Using Fire to reduce risk!

Posted November 7, 2018November 4, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Projects

Prior to the Summer Season we experimented with using fire in the Meadow to reduce risk and prepare for the […]

Puzzle Board

Posted July 8, 2018July 7, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Projects

Puzzles make me happy and they take time. There’s nothing worse than starting a puzzle and dinner time approaches. What […]

Farmgate Tour – New Bridge

Posted June 5, 2018June 4, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Projects

In preparation for Farm gate next weekend the boys have been busy building a bridge over a deep and narrow […]

Outdoor Table

Posted May 24, 2018May 20, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Furniture Restoration, Projects, Recycling and Going Green

One of the items on our wish list has been an outdoor table. There is a lovely area we call […]

Outdoor Heated Rainwater Shower

Posted March 4, 2018March 4, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Projects, Recycling and Going Green

After another long hot summer at Booyong we’ve been inspired to create a hot water outdoor shower for ourselves and […]

New Letter Box at Booyong!

Posted January 11, 2018January 7, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Projects, Recycling and Going Green

Bob was super happy when the Postman declared his letterbox the 2nd best in the Hastings! So grateful to have […]