Daylight saving – the start of the long, sunny evenings on 5th October
Goslings hatch and are a wonderful sight paddling away after their mums on the dam
Chickens go broody and exactly 21 days later baby chicks pip out of their shells
The vege patch is in fully swing with plantings and harvesting the last of the over-winter veg
The pear, apple, cherry, plum, nectarine and peach blossoms cover the fruit orchard and the grass in the pasture turns deep emerald green
The raspberry canes start to shoot
The daffodils, jonquils, Daphne, bluebells, and an amazing array of spring bulbs will delight you
The trees are budding and the birds are busy nesting and it is a time of great hope for a wonderful harvest and year ahead on Cradle Country Farm
summer
Wander through the walled orchard and feast on the plentiful organic fruits and berries
Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the hay baling run
Relax on your veranda with a cool drink, soaking in the long, warm summer evenings
Be amazed and mesmerised by the delights of the stars in the dark night sky
Celebrate the longest day of the year, the summer solstice on 21st December. Get together with your hosts and other guests to enjoy some simple country fare and a glass of Tasmanian Bubbly or a cool home-made lemonade
The peaches, plums and nectarines will be ripe for the picking – help yourself to a couple off the tree
autumn
Join your hosts in a glass of local Tasmanian bubbly to Celebrate the equinox on 20th March
Watch the leaves turn magnificent shades of yellow, orange and red
Enjoy the long evenings through to the 5th April when the clocks are set back
The apples and pears are ready for picking – help yourself to an apple or pear straight from the tree
winter
Join your hosts and our team of truffle harvesters and their truffle hunting dogs on a hunt for the elusive and very expensive French Black Truffle
Taste the delights of a fresh truffle dish prepared especially for you by your hosts
Enjoy the purple and mauve blooms of the Dutch iris, the variety and pinks of the camellias and the many beautiful flowers in the garden – snow drops, rhododendrons, forget-me-nots to name a few
The clear crisp winter sky highlights the snow-capped mountain ranges to the west, the magnificent Mount Roland and the Badgers Ranges to the east
On a clear night you will be mesmerised by the light show of the stars, milky way and the night star
Cosy up by the electric log fire in your cottage or snuggle up on the comfy lounge with a good book and a cuppa
