What a month is has been on the farm. From Fool’s Spring at the start, turning to the wettest, stormiest weather we have had in ages. Thankfully, I feel the page has at last turned from winter to the shiny new page of spring and we have all breathed a little sigh of relief. As … [Read more…]
What a busy month it has been for the siblings. Half term was a lovely week and the Fool’s Spring definitely fell at the right time. My three amigos were outside for most of the time and even enjoyed a few al fresco meals-granted wearing coats but still novel for February. We went to a … [Read more…]
Don’t you love a sun-filled summer getaway to Spain? It’s become one of the most popular countries for holidaymakers in recent years, and with its glorious weather, stretches of golden sand, and bustling resorts, it’s easy to see why. One must-visit area is the country’s stunning Costa Blanca. From its 200 kilometres of captivating coastline … [Read more…]
I love the auction. If you have ever done live bidding on eBay, you know that feeling of adrenaline in the pit of your stomach. The livestock auction is just like that but better. I have watched the farmer bidding on things and he is so cool when he does it. Just a little … [Read more…]
The beauty of books and reading is that you have to use your own imagination and life experiences to shape the way you think about what you are reading. This could never be more true than when I read Till the Cows Come Home by Sara Cox. She grew up around ten miles from where … [Read more…]
World Book Day is loved and loathed by parents (and probably teachers) in equal measure. I’ve heard parents moan when they have bought outfits in the sale the year before only for their child’s school to stop doing it. My eldest’s school doesn’t dress up but nursery does so I have decided to dress both … [Read more…]
Organic farming seems to have gone from niche to mainstream in the past few years as people have become more concerned with what they eat and how it is produced. One family on Wales has taken their organic farming to the next level by offering their organic meat by post and wrapping it in butchers … [Read more…]
Horse illnesses have been in the headlines recently due to an outbreak of equine flu at a top stable yard in Cheshire. Like any animal, horses can get ill but, possibly due to their size, they can go down hill quite quickly. Here are ten horse illnesses, diseases and conditions that every horse owner should … [Read more…]
Having a horse or a pony as part of your animals on a farm, or even just as a hobby you have where you keep them somewhere else away from your home can be extremely rewarding. Riding a horse, hacking out or competing can give you such a thrill, and the enjoyment can be beyond … [Read more…]
Whether you’ve had a hard winter or just fancy opening up new revenue streams, you may be considering farm open days. This is an option which countless farmers across the country now make use of regularly. And, done right, it could well be the thing which takes your farm from good to great. The … [Read more…]
