As a sheep farming family, there is one thing to surely get us all interested-you’ve guessed it: sheep. When I first heard about the Sheep Dip game, I couldn’t wait to get it out and what with a very rainy half term, it has actually been a godsend. The game itself comes with a board, … [Read more…]
Pexels Being a working mom is no easy task. There are a lot of to-dos and responsibilities that you have to attend to and take care of on any given day. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be as hard as you’re making it on yourself currently. Instead, you can implement some … [Read more…]
With over 604,000 TikTok views on the hashtag #HalloweenRecipe in the last 30 days alone, Ocado has revealed five unique ideas to bring to the table for the ultimate spooky feast! As we head towards spooky season, many will be starting to plan their celebrations for the ultimate Halloween party – in fact, search interest for ‘halloween … [Read more…]
As the global population grows and environmental challenges mount, there is an increasing urgency to rethink traditional farming techniques. Among the sustainable methods that resurface is intercropping — an ancient agricultural practice often overshadowed by modern monoculture methods. By providing an avenue to increase yield, maximize land use, and promote biodiversity, intercropping offers more than … [Read more…]
The Lakeside Light Trail has transformed Partridge Lakes in Culcheth, near Warrington into an enchanting Halloween attraction. We know Partridge Lakes well as it is just around the corner from the farm and we regularly go for breakfast there. As it is a working fishery, we have never seen all the ponds so the chance … [Read more…]
Image Credit: Jorge Ibanez from Unsplash. You’ll always want to throw a great birthday party for your kids, but it can often be complicated. You’ll not only have to make sure it’s something they’ll enjoy, but that other attendees can enjoy themselves, too. You wouldn’t want it to be boring, after all. With some unique … [Read more…]
Installing a water feature in your garden can be a fantastic means of completing the space while also adding a great deal of personality. It’s no wonder these features are so popular in houses of all shapes and sizes, from the small duck pond that may be in a residential garden to the large fountain … [Read more…]
Living on a farm is wonderful, but some of the issues with outdoor spaces are opposite to those faced by people living in small urban areas. The main difference is that farms have plenty of space to spread out in, while urban gardens can be almost impossibly tiny. Another difference is that farms tend to … [Read more…]
Managing a farm from the comfort of your desk may sound like a dream come true for many farmers. With advancements in technology and digital tools, remote farm management has become a viable option. This approach allows farmers to oversee various farm operations, make informed decisions, and optimize productivity without being physically present on the … [Read more…]
Bringing up a family on a farm is both thrilling and terrifying. Thrilling because they have lots of space to run around in and terrifying because a farm is a dangerous place of work and with machinery and large animals. Is it possible to do both? The short answer is well, of course it is. … [Read more…]
