A few weeks ago we were invited to a joint 21st birthday party – the theme was black tie with a hint of the countryside. Being enthusiastic I thought I could make an accessory of my own that paid homage to the countryside. Although predictable I decided to make some form of headdress/fascinator – it… Continue reading A feather headdress…
Here in south Norfolk, it’s harvest time. Unusually early, the fields are starting to come alive with tractors, trailers, balers and harvesters. It’s a truly wonderful sight. Many of the crops have been in the ground over winter and each day you can see changes as it grows. More recently the wheat and barley have… Continue reading Harvest time…
Today we headed to the Royal Norfolk Show. It was wet. For the first time in what felt like months it had been raining persistently for about 12 hours when we headed off. But it didn’t stop us and it didn’t stop thousands of others. Equipped with welllies and waterproofs we started exploring what is one… Continue reading Our trip to the Royal Norfolk Show…
Once upon a time I lived in the Lake District. Without sounding too sentimental, I loved it. I was there for less than a year, but in that year I grew very attached to the village of Grasmere and those who lived in it. By day we worked at the Wordsworth Trust and at night we lived… Continue reading A return to the Lakes…
Today, when I ventured outside mid morning, I heard one of the dogs playing with a squeaky toy – well that’s what I thought – until the toy started moving. I quickly realised it was a leveret. We have so many hares around the farm that at this time of the year we often come across… Continue reading Farm find of the day…
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…
Having said in an earlier post that 4am starts either signal the start of a holiday or a trip to the abattoir, this morning’s 4am start was for logistical reasons only, dropping the other half off so he could attend a conference. As I returned to the farm at 6am, the dogs and I enjoyed… Continue reading Farm find of the day…
The past week has been so gloriously sunny here in Norfolk. I’ve been making the most of it by getting on with tasks in the garden in an attempt to get ahead before it gets much warmer and the weeds take over. Tasks completed so far: Pruning roses, dogwood, honeysuckle, hydrangea and fruit trees Mulching borders Planting vegetable… Continue reading …getting my gardening on
For me, steak on a Saturday night is something I revere and a proper treat (and yes it always tastes better on a Saturday). Not only because a tasty steak can’t be beaten but because ours are home grown. All of our cattle spend the majority of the year outside – growing slowly in order to produce the best meat. Now,… Continue reading Beef – our cutting list for the butcher…
As I started gardening a couple of days ago, the sun came out and I just had to remove a layer, it felt so warm. I hung my trusty Barbour on a redundant fork and realised how tatty it had become. Day in and day out the coat hangs loyally in the boot room until… Continue reading My trusty stalwart…
