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The last calf of the year arrives…
Calf · Cattle · Farm life

The last calf of the year arrives…

19th September 2019 Kate4 Comments

Our last calf of the year took its time to arrive. The dam (mum) had been showing signs of the impending birth for a couple of weeks – her udder was gradually getting bigger as the milk prepared to come through and she was showing signs of discharge in the days leading up to the… Continue reading The last calf of the year arrives…

A birth on the farm…
Calf · Cattle · Farm life

A birth on the farm…

21st May 201921st May 2019 Kate1 Comment

A few weeks ago the cows moved outside for summer and have since been enjoying the lush grass and sunshine. The first cow set to give birth this year is due in late June – imagine then my surprise when on a dog walk last night at about 10.30pm I flash the torch across a… Continue reading A birth on the farm…

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🌾 Norfolk, England
šŸ„ keeps cattle
ā˜€ļø loves the countryside
🌻 always gardening
šŸ† always cooking
šŸ‘‡ writing about life in the country

Instagram post 2197551493145401890_2177060474 I’m just going to leave this here. A twice baked Stilton soufflĆ© - bloody hell this is good. Light, fluffy, cheesy and rich - oh how have I lived without you... #souffle #twicebaked #stilton #homemade #norfolk #diaryofacountrygirl #homecook #lovetocook
Instagram post 2197218399070686628_2177060474 What a stunning sunrise to wake up to... #sunrise #norfolk #countrylife #diaryofacountrygirl #silhouette #morningview
Instagram post 2196832127487397569_2177060474 My favourite seeds to collect - runner beans. Just look at the colour! #runnerbean #bean #seed #homegrown #countrylife #norfolk #gardeningjoy #diaryofacountrygirl #saveyourseed
Instagram post 2195896572201333523_2177060474 My first wreath is made - using ingredients entirely from my garden and my mum’s. There’s a host of greenery including fir, ivy, holly, Rosemary, bay and privet and there’s heaps of dried goodies collected from the garden throughout the year - poppy seed heads, echinacea, fir cones, thistles, alliums, oak leaves and numerous other flower heads... #wreath #christmas #christmaswreath #christmascraft #homemade #countrylife #gardeningjoy #driedseedheads #nirfolk #countrife #diaryofacountrygirl
Instagram post 2193205941989520897_2177060474 One of my favourite winter sights - frosted leaves... #leaves #frost #winter #norfolk #diaryofacountrygirl #countrylife #ruralliving #dogwalk
Instagram post 2192505832968453048_2177060474 My favourite colour combo. Runner beans are incredibly beautiful from start to finish... #runnerbean #bean #norfolk #homegrown #gardeningjoy #stillgoingstrong #pinkandgreen #diaryofacountrygirl #seeds
Instagram post 2192219088687496509_2177060474 When you find the only sheltered  sunny spot on the farm... #cat #insta cat #farmlife #farmcat #gingertom #tomcat #countrylife #norfolk #diaryofacountrygirl
Instagram post 2191574154963854474_2177060474 I’ve a new love - footpaths! I’d forgotten how marvellous our country’s network of paths are - every route is an adventure and I’ve seen and explored hidden areas of Norfolk that are so close to where I live and have laid out of sight. I’ve been ably assisted by a trusty @ordnancesurvey map and an online map by #NorfolkCountyCouncil > here’s to many more adventures with my four-legged friends... #footpaths #yourejustbrilliant #dogwalk #explore #getoutside #norfolk #norfolkfootpaths #walk #walking #diaryofacountrygirl #countrylife #ruralliving
Instagram post 2190917384981638946_2177060474 Putting my artistic skills to excellent use - a handmade advent calendar featuring 24 bottles of wine from lots of wonderful places including @imperialwineco @ricketybwinery @hardtofindwines @yappaboutwine - we’ll definitely be merry this Christmas... #advent #adventcalendar #wine #merrychristmas #merryhicchristmas #handmade #madeinnorfolk #norfolk #diaryofacountrygirl #winelover #handmadechristmas
Instagram post 2190732327901806317_2177060474 It’s been so wet of late and in between it all we’ve managed to get the cows in for winter. The ground is saturated but today we have blue skies, long may it last... #bluesky #norfolkskies #norfolk #farmlife #winter #ringfeeder #diaryofacountrygirl #countrylife #itswet
Instagram post 2190251518929511525_2177060474 Clearing this year’s crop of runner beans and saving the seeds. I’m always astonished at their beauty - what colour... #runnerbean #bean #seed #savingseed #homegrown #norfolk #gardeningjoy #diaryofacountrygirl
Instagram post 2189488466516865198_2177060474 I’ve been meaning to make beetroot soup for years and I’ve finally got round to it. This is gorgeously cooked with pumpkin - all home grown of course! Deliciously earthy and wholesome and served with yoghurt and chives... #beetroot #soup #homegrown #seasonal #seasonalfood #growwhatyoueat #eatwhatyougrow #norfolk #diaryofacountrygirl #gardeningjoy
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