Category: Organic farming
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Meet me here for a Champagne Sunrise on Christmas day and Crackers with cheese!
I will be here at Dawn on Christmas morning to wish you Merry Christmas. You will know I am home because there will be a candle burning in the big East window. The candle is an old family tradition of indeterminate origin so just go with it. This is the sunrise from the East window.…
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Let’s Walkabout on the Farmy today!!
The water in the swimming pool is freezing. I know this has nothing to do with anything but I like the image! Yesterday was a little warmer so it was a good day to get back to basics, go on the walkabout and bring you all up to date on the complete lack of events on…
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Don’t Try this at Home: How Not to Prune a Pear Tree
Our John is pouting. I have pruned his pear tree. Which was not even much use as a shade tree. Something had to be done. He has quite spoilt this tree over the years. In fact when he had his new shed put up he told the workmen in no uncertain terms that if they damaged…
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Home Again, Home Again, Jiggedy Jig.
I am home again. As you can imagine it has been a busy day today. All the animals are present and accounted for except for a few of Houdinis chickens. TonTon has already forgotton I had been away. Mia (little ewe) was immediately at her special door waiting to come out and play. But the…
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Roast: Slow Roasted Lavender Lamb with a side of Joy
YES! The big day has arrived! We are going to slow roast some lamb. This roast will have three layers of bright joyful lavender notes. Almost provencal actually as I shall also add a little rosemary and garlic. I want the scent of the herb in each different prep step of the lamb. Each separate…
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