Cattle · Country life · Gardening · Sunset · Winter

What Novembers were made for…

Today the sun shone, the birds sung and the sky has been bright and wonderful. Here in Norfolk it has been simply glorious – November please remain this way… The morning dog walk started with crispy leaves underfoot on what was the first proper frost of the winter here in south Norfolk. As I made my… Continue reading What Novembers were made for…

Country life · Norfolk · Sunset

An African sunset in Norfolk…

Today has been a strange one weather wise. Having spent most of it outside preparing the garden for winter and listening to news of approaching Storm Ophelia, the sky suddenly darkened… …the sun went red and a misty haze enveloped the landscape. Apparently this was Storm Ophelia blowing Sahara sands across the region. I’ve never… Continue reading An African sunset in Norfolk…

Country life · Harvest · Nature · Sunset

What a glorious day…

This morning it was blustery, and I mean b-lustery – it has been for days. The summer has seemingly disappeared to be replaced with more autumnal-like weather here in south Norfolk. Today I’d resigned myself to a day of indoor tasks, when mid-afternoon the clouds parted and the sun shone. Simultaneously I could hear the combine… Continue reading What a glorious day…

Country life · Dog walks · Gardening · Spring

Farm find of the day…

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…

Cooking · Country life

Haggis, neeps & tatties and misty morning starts…

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…