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…
Our herd has expanded, we are now the proud owners of Primrose and her son Felix, a six-week old bull. Quite simply they are gorgeous. Hours after they arrived Primrose, a pedigree Hereford, had firmly installed herself as matriarch of the group and Felix was accepted by the herd. They really have brought a lot of… Continue reading Our herd expands…
If someone offered you a dried, cured piece of beef, you might not accept the offer. But if they told you it was biltong, you might be more enthusiastic…maybe! In our house, biltong is a sure-fire hit. It’s widely available, but for what it is, I sometimes think it can be overpriced. Last year, we went… Continue reading Norfolk biltong…
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…
It’s no secret that I love marmalade. I love its sticky oozy-ness and golden orange colour. Seriously, what’s better than some bitterly sweet marmalade on top of freshly toasted bread slathered with lashings of butter? Earlier in the year I entered two jars of Seville Orange marmalade to the World Marmalade Awards. Having heard nothing I assumed I needed… Continue reading The World Marmalade Awards…
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…
