I’ve kept hens now for about fifteen years and I’ve been so very lucky that I have never lost any to the fox. I’ve always been a very firm believer that if a fox gets my hens then it will be my fault for not keeping them safe. In fact I’ve often wondered how I would feel if I did lose my hens to Mr or Mrs Fox. Read more…
It’s been pretty wet here the last few days and the amount of fresh rainwater that has swelled the ponds and rivers is simply astounding. Read more…
I’ve held off a bit with seed sowing so far this year as I always seem to start everything too early and then simply run out of space to house it all in the greenhouse until the frost has passed. Read more…
It’s the date on the calendar that most gardeners look forward to. The vernal or spring equinox, the date when the length of day and night are equal with the balance shifting to more daylight than night time. At last, the season starts in earnest. Read more…
