A day out

A day out

Something of a busman’s holdiay this, but some time ago I helped our friend Brian (of Woodhill Farm) to put up his polytunnel frame, and ever since we’ve been waiting for the weather to be warm and wind-free enough to put the cover on. To hope for sun...
Misty mornings

Misty mornings

These crisp, sunny mornings are what make this one of my favourite times of year, and the farm is starting to burst into life once again. Here we are experimenting with no-dig potato growing in last year’s chicken enclosure. The potatoes are simply bedded on a...
Electric Daisies strike again

Electric Daisies strike again

The humble Electric Daisy strikes again.  John decided to give them a go, and his expression says a lot about the effects that this most enervating little flower can have – Step 1 – Yes, I can feel something is happening…. Step 2 – Yes,...