by admin | May 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’m nursing a twinge in my back. Last Monday I went hell for leather carting and spreading compost, preparing beds for summer squash (courgettes, patty pan and spaghetti squash), and runner beans. In the process I overdid it and tweaked a muscle in my lower back...
by admin | May 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
So this is a day earlier than usual because of my upcoming adventure tomorrow walking from Bury to Clare. As a consequence I am going to make it short and sweet, so that I at least get a bit of relaxation this Saturday evening. “How did you get on with the Soil...
by admin | Apr 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Don’t the years whizz by? On Tuesday I have my annual Soil Association audit, during which I will be grilled on all aspects of how I manage the land organically, and on how well I conform to the strict SA standards. It’s always a stressful time, because...
by admin | Apr 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Look I’m not exactly St Francis of Assisi with birds flocking to me and alighting on my outstretched arms, but I’m getting there. I have made a breakthrough with my friendly hen pheasant. She know readily comes into the potting shed, and on Friday, for the...
by admin | Apr 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
The past few days have been just what the doctor ordered – sunshine and real warmth, which made being outside a real treat, and was genuinely shirt sleeves weather at times. It neatly coincided with the Hawthorn blossom emerging, so compliance with the saying...
by admin | Apr 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Well that’s another toupée gone east! it’s probably floating down the river Stour on its way to the North Sea by now. I just hope that an amorous otter doesn’t encounter it only to be disappointed by the unresponsive object of its desires. By golly...
