Could spring really be on the way?

Could spring really be on the way?

by | Feb 3, 2015 | smallholding

Well, Imbolc is upon us, and Steph came to cut some rushes to make St.Brigit’s crosses with. Surely one of the older surviving traditions from the dawn of Christianity and beyond. One thing we aren’t short of is rushes, and it looks like we’ll get...
Blessings to you all this midwinter

Blessings to you all this midwinter

by | Dec 24, 2014 | permaculture

  To all our friends and supporters – blessings to you this midwinter, however you celebrate it – have a wonderful Yule, a happy Christmas, and a great time. Our heartfelt thanks to all those who helped us in this last year, it means a great deal. We...
Preparation

Preparation

by | Nov 1, 2014 | self sufficiency

  Suddenly November is upon us, and with Samhain we draw breath in readiness for the coming winter. Already we’ve been battered by October winds, so our preparations are well under way, but the shortening days are a constant reminder that we need to be...
Celebrating our solstice

Celebrating our solstice

by | Jun 22, 2014 | self sufficiency

As the sun set on the longest day of the year, we celebrated the midsummer solstice with good company and a fire (or two). The weather has been amazing this last few weeks, and it held out for us in fine style. Here the sun sets over Crabtree Hill, and as it did we...