Today we found out that in three to four months time we should have a Hereford calf running around. After hosting a pedigree Hereford bull over the winter we had our two heifers pregnancy tested today and found out that Fuchsia is pregnant. It’s both brilliant and disappointing that only one is pregnant, but such is… Continue reading Fuchsia is blooming…
Today started early, with preparations to move the Highland cattle outside for the summer. After de-hitching the harrow and attaching the stock trailer to the tractor I had the opportunity to practice my reversing skills (or lack of them) with the trailer attached. Having done a bit of trailer reversing on Cromer beach (complete with fishing boat)… Continue reading The cows head back outside…
I’ve spent the last four days enjoying everything our little slice of Norfolk has to offer. Instead of getting on with farm chores (apart from the essential, every day chores), I have spent lots of time catching up with friends, laughing, drinking, cooking, gardening, walking and eating out, it’s been idyllic and has felt like a proper break.… Continue reading Roast rump of beef…
Although the temperature has dropped (just in time for Easter) it’s been gloriously sunny here on the farm for the past week or so. The blossom is coming out, buds are unfurling and blackcurrants, gooseberries and apricots are forming on the fruit trees. It’s meant that we’ve been able to crack on with a number… Continue reading Sunshine and creosote…
Let’s get one thing straight – I love marmalade. Generally I like food – a lot, and, on a par with marmalade, I rate rhubarb. Rhubarb is one of those quintessentially English foods that remains largely seasonal. Each year in the garden, together with courgettes, it’s the vegetable I always tend to have a glut of. This… Continue reading For the love of rhubarb…
