We bought a field

When we bought the field exactly 5 years ago now, we had no idea whatsoever about the world it would open up to us and the new focus it...

First, a dedication Our beautiful, kooky lurcher Sookie died at the end of February after a fall in the field which badly dislocated her...

Almost two seasons have passed since my last update and we are already now in early February with the glimmer of Spring just ahead and...

Since my last blog post our small field barn repair has been completed (more on this below) and we now have a waterproof building back at...

Work began last month on the repair of the old field barn thanks to a grant we have received from the Farming in Protected Landscapes...

It is several months since my last post and time has flown by. The field is now in full winter mode - the wetland brims with standing...

I was lucky enough to win a 2-day scything retreat at The Forge near Corwen (North Wales) in August and having enjoyed that workshop...

After a slow cold start, grass growth in the field sped up hugely in the warmer days (and rains) of late May. The shiny, bright yellows...

A dry April with some warm days gave way to a very chilly May, which really set back grass and flower growth in the field. However after...

Our little 'pit' pond dug as an experiment last winter (2019/20) proved a success last summer and attracted a variety of the usual...

It has been very busy in the field in the last four weeks. Hedge laying and coppicing Local farmer, Bob James, made a wonderful job of...

Ground preparation - manual style! October was a month of ground preparation for sowing more wildflower seeds. We don't have any tractor...