As part of our BigJigs ambassadorship, we were recently sent a BigJigs Hay Barn to review. Part of the BigJigs rail range, the hay barn is a must for any little farm enthusiasts out there. After all, how else could the hay bales be stored in the loft? We love that G can watch daddy … [Read more…]
I have heard of cobnuts before because I saw a feature on them on BBC Countryfile but with the start of the cobnut season just around the corner, I got to hear about a Kentish cobnut producer Potash Farm. August 22nd is the ‘official’ start of the season. Native to Kent, cobnuts, a cultivated hazelnut, … [Read more…]
We love the outdoors here. I know most people wait for the summer but for us, it doesn’t really matter if its not hot, you will almost always find us outside-the kids especially. When it comes to filling my outdoor space, previously, it has been more plastic toys than glamorous seating arrangements but, having had … [Read more…]
Ever wondered what life is like as a farmer? Then this Thursday, August 10th, 2017 is your chance to find out. The newspaper and community at Farmer’s Guardian is hosting their annual #Farm24 day which allows everyone involved in farming to use social media to reach out to the general public and tell the world why … [Read more…]
Living where we do, our children learn from a very young age that we need to be kind to animals. As soon as they can walk, I have encouraged my children to go and get our dog’s food out of the cupboard and stroke her gently. As they get older, we feed the farm animals … [Read more…]
Hannah Russell lives In the Yorkshire Dales with her for horses – Badger, Paddy, Pepper and Little Alf, two dogs – Sasha and Maggie, three guinea pigs Candy, Hamish and Holly, rabbits rabbits Malibu and Muffles and a hamster called twinkle, so there is always something to do. Hannah has lived in the Yorkshire Dales … [Read more…]
We moved to the farm five years ago. It’s a long story of how our house works which I think I will save for another blog post but, to cut it short, when we arrived, most of the rooms were painted in a neutral white or magnolia. We only had Boo then and I painted … [Read more…]
We are currently the owners of one dinosaur-mad toddler. This child lives and breathes prehistoric with books, toys and endless viewing of Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures. I therefore thought I would share with you five places we have found within an hours drive of the farm in Warrington because, let’s face it, we can’t leave the … [Read more…]
Today marks the start of National Countryside week which is The Prince’s Countryside Fund’s annual awareness week. It goes on until Sunday 6th August and every year the campaign aims to raise awareness and celebrate the values of the countryside. In previous years activity has included Walk a Country Mile and encouraging members of the … [Read more…]
Summer holidays are here and, while I have one school-aged child, the two hungry mouths that are currently eating solid foods, constantly make me worry about providing my children with filling, nutritious snacks. My eldest child is currently on a medication that can make you more hungry so I am even more conscious than usual … [Read more…]
