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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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The perfect way to end a long winter weekend: toge The perfect way to end a long winter weekend: together, cooking damper around the remains of the bonfire.
It’s been a tough few weeks on the farm. We got It’s been a tough few weeks on the farm. We got through shearing without a hitch (thankfully 🙏) but we’ve had a run of the flu followed by Covid run through the family since then. The kids and I have tested positive (this is my second time getting it 🦠) though so far C has managed to avoid it. There has been a lot of lying on the couch feeling pretty ordinary. Han had to reschedule her driving test for a 4th time due to Covid, which is disappointing for her because she wants her freedom and for us because it would be so much more convenient if she could drive herself places. Just to add in to the mix, our hot water system has chosen now as a good time to die so we’re on cold showers until we’re all out of iso. This is not meant to be a whinging post but sometimes life just sucks a bit and it’s good to be real. Fortunately, the sight of the fire going with a stack of wood next to it cheers us up. Things will improve soon. Onwards we go…
A picture perfect Autumn afternoon to end the scho A picture perfect Autumn afternoon to end the school holidays. We’ve been busy spending time with friends and family, harvesting the last of the summer produce, as well as a short escape to explore the big smoke. After the craziness of last term it was the break we all needed. It’s back to school for me tomorrow, and the kids are back on Wednesday. Shearing starts soon and so it’s all systems go over the next few weeks.
Covid has made some late changes to our weekend pl Covid has made some late changes to our weekend plans so we are embracing the unexpected and doing not much at home. Plenty of time for hanging out on the dam and enjoy the perfect weather.
Autumn has arrived in the orchard and the apple tr Autumn has arrived in the orchard and the apple trees are full of fruit. Yesterday we filled five baskets of apples that had fallen off the trees. Then we had apple crumble for dessert last night. Between the orchard and the vegetable garden this time of year is always super busy as we deal with all the harvest. No so busy though, that I can’t grab the camera and snap a few pics.
On weekends he makes himself a hot milo and lies o On weekends he makes himself a hot milo and lies on the veranda in the sun, just chilling and enjoying the freedom (until mum grabs her camera at least 🙄🤣).

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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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