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Welcome to Country Life Experiment!

Whether you are here for the homegrown, homemade food; the tips on living simply; the occasional creative project; or just because you’re a country person at heart (or even if you just wish you were); then this is the place for you!

I’ve been writing this blog since 2011. What began as an online diary to document my experiences as we began a tree change, has evolved into a place where I share the good and bad of country life (though it is mostly good!). I’m here to help you to enjoy simple country living where ever you are. You can see some of the most read posts here, and join the conversation on country living on Facebook or Instagram.

About Me

I’m Jo. Lover of good food and cooking, my camera, Summer nights and Saturday sleep-ins, our three children, and my husband, the Country Boy. Not in that order.

Almost ten years ago we picked up our family and moved them from the suburbs of Sydney (Australia) to the family farm where my husband grew up. Moving here was a chance to try a simpler life. We wanted space for the kids, a large vegetable garden, homegrown food, and time spent together as a family without the distractions of city life.

The farm has been in Country Boy’s family for generations, and he now runs it with his father. Country Boy had always wanted to move back here, but never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would be a farmer’s wife. The learning curve has been steep, but surprisingly, country living is slowly growing on me.

I began blogging as a way to chronicle our new life and share my experiences with family and friends. These days I write about our simple country life. I share recipes, garden tips, small creative projects and family stories from our farm. I talk about simple living and the ups and downs of life on the land.

So this is me. Jo. I believe in Jesus; family and friends; good, honest, homemade, homegrown food; a clean and organised home (well I can dream); bonfires in winter and fruit picking in summer; kindness always; and importantly, I believe that this farm is where I am meant to be.

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I also believe in good manners. While I welcome constructive criticism, comments that are rude or derogatory will be deleted.

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I'm a city girl turned farmer's wife, school teacher, ideas woman, and mum to three country kids. Country Life Experiment is all about simple country living, growing and making our own food, and life on our family farm in rural Australia. Join me as I give country living a try. Read more...
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Autumn has well and truly arrived. The mornings ar Autumn has well and truly arrived. The mornings are chilly and the grape vine has turned deep red. I lit the fire yesterday and the house immediately felt cosy and ready for the coming cold weather. When we renovated our house, we deliberately designed it to catch all the winter sun. The grapevine sheds it leaves each winter to let the light and warmth in. Yet another thing I love about our home.
With the weather being wild outside, we’re stayi With the weather being wild outside, we’re staying in today.  Reading, playing games and baking are on the cards. Between the changing season and the approach of Easter I’m all about making breads. Today it is hot cross buns using @jamieoliver recipe with sultanas and little cubes of green apple.They’re going down pretty well.
Over the summer Toby and I sorted out his bedroom. Over the summer Toby and I sorted out his bedroom. The bookcase was always a disaster, and he could never find what he wanted. Since we got him a new shelf and storage cubes, his bedroom is just sooooo much better. He has enough space and knows where everything goes. It has removed a point of conflict and has confirmed to me that kids really need structure in their space. Everything needs a defined place to be put. He is doing his best to keep it tidy and while he is still a 10 year old boy, I can see that he loves having a nice space to hang out in and is proud that he can look after it by himself.
Summer holidays seem a million years ago already. Summer holidays seem a million years ago already. It’s all systems go here as we try to get our rhythm going. School and work are busy, community events are coming back, and our harvest is in full swing. It’s a lot to manage. No matter how busy we are, I’ve been prioritising my evening walk. Sometimes C or the kids come with me and we talk and make plans, and sometimes I go alone, with a podcast for company. Either way, the golden hour is always breathtakingly beautiful and I snap way too many pics. None of them ever fully capture the magic, but I can’t help myself. I mean look!!! 😍
The kids have been wanting to build a raft for the The kids have been wanting to build a raft for the dam for a while. They collected some old barrels and pallets, and got some rope to lash it all together. This morning they put it together and floated it out into the middle of the dam. Plenty of magical days to be had playing on the dam ahead of us!
The orchard doesn’t stop. We’re getting basket The orchard doesn’t stop. We’re getting baskets and baskets of fruit each day and I’m running out of things to do with it all. I’ve taken quite a few to work to give away. I’ve made jams and pastes and chutney. I’ve cooked and frozen apricots and nectarines for fruit crumble this winter and dehydrated plums and apples for lunch boxes. The pantry and freezer are filling up.

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