For the past couple of days the weather has been mild and sunny, so I’ve been making the most of it and tidying the garden ready for the season ahead… Weeding the borders ready for mulching Pruning roses and figs Clearing moss Washing down the greenhouse It’s truly wonderful to be back out in the garden,… Continue reading Farm find of the day…
Being a Norfolk girl through and through the county is in my blood. I love its variety, its passion for agriculture and the bucolic life it offers. Across Norfolk today, lambs are currently popping up and springing into life. On our farm we raise cattle so over the weekend I headed out to speak to a Norfolk… Continue reading Guest Blog: Lambing
Aside from a covering of snow today – which was thoroughly enjoyed by the dogs – it truly feels like spring is on the way. So much so that I thought I’d compile a list of things that I’ve seen or heard that give a clue to Spring being just round the corner. Longer days – The… Continue reading Signs of Spring…
I’ve decided to get back into running…and I have started, honest! My motivations? A general need to improve fitness and two weddings in June. I used to run quite a lot but it’s been years since I’ve taken it seriously. A lot of that has to do with living in the country, as winter running… Continue reading One word, running…
Today I eagerly awoke to the sun streaming through the bedroom window. It felt like a good day to be alive. One of my aims for the day was to take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. My task…to sit and watch the birds in the garden for one whole hour. I’ll be honest,… Continue reading Sunshine and bird watching…
For the past few mornings I’ve woken up to a blanket of mist covering the farm. For the first couple of days it cleared as the sun rose, however today it lingered until the sun set. Accompanying the mist there have been equally impressive sunrises and sunsets. Because the air has been so clear the skies have been magnificent.… Continue reading Haggis, neeps & tatties and misty morning starts…
As I took the dogs out for their nightly walk at about 10.30pm last night – in temperatures of -4 – I suddenly realised that there are a number of things that I truly rely on for life in the countryside during the winter. So I decided to put together a list of my winter essentials… Continue reading My list of winter essentials…what are yours?
This morning we awoke to a vast and beautiful frost. Everything was covered in a delicate layer of what looked like shimmering crystals as the sun rose higher. I was late up so the dogs were out and about a little later than usual and took off on the scent of deer. It was an… Continue reading The weekly joy of Country Life…
Yesterday we headed out for a day of partridge shooting, inevitably there were a few pheasants, duck and pigeons. After a busy day crossing acres of plough on foot and consuming bowls of homemade soup, a few Norfolk nogs and the odd sloe fizz we ended a successful day with a good bag. We had nine guns on the… Continue reading A partridge day…
The past few days here in Norfolk have been packed with frosty starts and stunningly beautiful and clear sunsets. To make the most of the sunny weather, I’ve peppered them with long dog walks, (a bit of) gardening and as much time outside as possible. And, as much as I’ve been reminiscing about those long-lost… Continue reading Cold days and stunning sunsets…
