Earlier this year we mentioned that pumpkins have become one of our favourite vegetables to grow, and we’ve been enjoying making and eating pumpkin pie. Since our post in January, …
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It seems that storms are getting more powerful and more frequent, and this winter alone the UK has been hit and affected by storms that have left millions of people …
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Winter is always a busy time for us as we prune a lot of the trees around the smallholding while they’re dormant. We have poplars growing around the pond and …
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During this time of year it can be difficult for wild birds to find food because insects, berries and other food sources can be scarce. We’ve always fed our feathered …
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Taking advantage of the mild winter, we’ve started our winter prep in the vegetable garden for the spring and growing season ahead. Last year, one of our biggest headaches was …
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How much things have changed in 12 months. In January and February 2021 we were going through a cold winter and our air source heat pump was cost-effectively keeping us …
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We had a good pumpkin haul last year and we’ve been steadily getting through them. The pumpkins are regularly used in curries, it’s a staple topping for our Saturday homemade …
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The guys from Ivel Valley Wild Bird Food very kindly sent us some assorted winter treats for our birds. We received a selection of super suet and insect and mealworm …
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It was an eventful start to the day with not one, but two foxes running around the front garden. We’ve heard the foxes at night, but have never seen them. …
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As part of our ongoing sustainability journey at Home Farm, we annually review our solar production, air source heat pump efficiency and the weather for the past 12 months.