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Two British expats build a home in the Elqui Valley. This site follows the progress and their attempt to turn a rocky barren plot into a garden where they can enjoy the harvests of their work in vegetable and fruit plots as well as grow flowers, shrubs and trees to enhance the area around the house.
tags: Elqui Valley, gardening, home construction
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The Chain Gang
The Chain Gang Posted on 30/03/2012

We decided that both for appearance and additional safety that it would be  a good idea to plant the front fence, all 70 metres of it with bougainvillea, scarlet, red and white with...   Read more
Wildlife in the Garden
Wildlife in the Garden Posted on 14/03/2012

While we’re still waiting for the weather to get cool enough to start Autumn planting, it’s a good opportunity to tell you about the wildlife we are seeing in our new garden....   Read more
The First Seven Weeks
The First Seven Weeks Posted on 26/02/2012

After seven weeks in the house, almost all the plants which came with us are planted out. The exceptions are the two jacaranda saplings and the herbs. The jacarandas are still in pots...   Read more
Water
Water Posted on 17/02/2012

One of the big things about gardening in a dry area is how conscious you become of water, or the lack of it. Continue reading →   Read more
Progress – First Plants in the Ground
Progress – First Plants in the Ground Posted on 25/01/2012

After nearly two weeks in the house, it is almost straight – apart from the dozen or so boxes still to be unpacked, the fact that we still have only a temporary (and temperamental and...   Read more
First Steps in the Garden
First Steps in the Garden Posted on 15/01/2012

At last we are living in the new house. We’re still surrounded by workmen and there are several jobs around the house, and outside, to be completed, but we’re here and ready to...   Read more
The Move
The Move Posted on 12/01/2012

We have moved in!! After many alarms and excursions the move from the rented house to the new house  in Algarrabito in the Elqui Valley took place over the period of  Friday 6th...   Read more
Moving
Moving Posted on 05/01/2012

Lyn and Patricia are busy packing and moving into the house this week. They’ll update you on the move once they come up for air.   Read more
We are almost there, but not quite.
We are almost there, but not quite. Posted on 23/12/2011

It is now certain that the work will not be finished in time for us to move into the house before Christmas. The month’s delay caused by the problems with the original choice of...   Read more
On We Go!
On We Go! Posted on 18/12/2011

Yes, you have guessed correctly, we are still involved in a multiplicity of things which make up the  the details of this house!  All the walls have been given their second coats...   Read more
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  • enjoyed your blog. we are Canadians and would like to move to chili. do you have any hints about buying real estate in your area. did you holiday there first. did you take your pets. any info would be gratefully appreciated
    carol
    By carol 2012-04-11, 04h46
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    • Hi there,

      What's up, just wanted to tell you, I loved this post? It just so very helpful. Keep on posting!
      By Jean 2012-02-29, 15h40
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