Just a quick update on a couple of bits 'n' pieces. Garlic and Parsnips Firstly, as you can see. my garlic is doing pretty well this...

You've got to retain a sense of humour. Pruning Orchard Fruits This week's big job has been pruning the fruit trees and bushes. Thes...

It was at the beginning of the last decade that we took the plunge and bought our smallholding in The Fens. A lot of water has gone under th...

Parsnip basics The seeds are like miniature paper plates, so don't sow on a windy day! There are many varieties. They all taste like,...

On the third Saturday of each month I now run a course on growing your own for people with high aims but little experience. I run it for mem...

Another catch-up post which should bring us to mid July. The drought continues... enough said about that. It is becoming a real problem. ...

Tuesday 9th January 2018 The final order for ducklings from fellow smallholders was 226. I look forward to the day they all come. Garlic a...

Sunday 7th January 2018 Poultry losses We lost one of the ducks on Saturday, the male Cayuga. He just wasn't there when I went to put ...

Saturday 6th January 2018 A few dry days would be good so the water has time to drain There is a fine balance between muddy and not mu...

The title of this post is NOT a subtle hint to Sue. It's actually referring to pot marigolds, nasturtiums and borage. For these plants a...