We had some crazy time lately, but getting back on our feet now. Spring is in full swing here too. We have been adding some apple trees and a few pears to the orchard. They are already liking their spots:) Also sow some seeds in trays in a greenhouse, but the temperatures are very unpredictable and swing from near freezing to scorching, so it's difficult to monitor.
The round house is a temporary shelter, but our only one at the moment. It is surprising how much you can fit in a tiny space, including books (and we love them too)! We used to live in a big house, but now, after trying a tiny house with a big garden, cannot imagine going back.
We haven't experimented with many perennials yet, but the Jerusalem artichoke and wild rocket lettuce return every year and even spread. Rhubarb, mint, chives, thyme too, which is great, because they are our favourites! We would hope to have more berries and such. So far currants (all sort) are doing the best, but we have no luck with gooseberries (strangely enough) or blueberries.
This years project is planting as many trees as possible round the edges, preferably chestnuts and such. What trees are you planting? Any ideas for fast growing, hardy ones for wind breakers? Also could you tell us more about landrace gardening?
As for quails yes, we keep them for eggs (they just started laying again after winter:)) Tried in a nice, bigger enclosure on ground level with wide ground mesh protection against predators, but unfortunately rats found their ways after a year or so. So now they are in outdoor cages, which is not ideal but at least safe. We keep a small families of one male to three-five females per cage.
