Sarah Jameson
Curiouser and curiouser ...
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...
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We bought a field
The story of an 11.4 acre field in South West Shropshire
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Sarah Jameson
Jun 25, 2023
And Summer Finally Unfurls ...
First, a dedication Our beautiful, kooky lurcher Sookie died at the end of February after a fall in the field which badly dislocated her...
Sarah Jameson
Feb 6, 2023
The Turn of the Wheel
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...
Sarah Jameson
Aug 28, 2022
At Summer's End
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...
Sarah Jameson
May 7, 2022
Rising from ruin
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...
Sarah Jameson
Jan 29, 2022
Grappling with Grass
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...
Sarah Jameson
Sep 22, 2021
Three Men Went to Mow
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...
Sarah Jameson
Jul 21, 2021
The Fullness of Summer
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...
Sarah Jameson
Jun 8, 2021
A late but bountiful Spring
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...
Sarah Jameson
Mar 20, 2021
Of Ponds & Printing Presses
Our little 'pit' pond dug as an experiment last winter (2019/20) proved a success last summer and attracted a variety of the usual...
Sarah Jameson
Dec 17, 2020
A month of trees and water
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...
Sarah Jameson
Nov 10, 2020
A Month of Soil & Seeds
Ground preparation - manual style! October was a month of ground preparation for sowing more wildflower seeds. We don't have any tractor...
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