The last lamb birthed this morning – a strapping ram-lamb to Chubby. That’s 3 pairs of twins, and 3 singles, with a mix of ewe-lambs and ram-lambs. Here is a… Continue reading Last Lamb
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Adapting the KSOP for Resilient Smallholding in the UK
This is the first of what will be occasional posts most likely to be of interest to the broader ‘permaculture community’ rather than customers of my produce, who might follow… Continue reading Adapting the KSOP for Resilient Smallholding in the UK
Soy Bean Trial
The soy beans for the Permaculture Association trials were put in the ground on Wednesday afternoon (21st May – a little later than they should have been, thanks to Post… Continue reading Soy Bean Trial
In case you need cheering up …
In case you need cheering up after voting in this Thursday’s European elections – or maybe after purposely not voting – then why not head to Exeter for a Transition… Continue reading In case you need cheering up …
Late Lambing – 1st Lambs
Here is a picture of Harley – or is it Quin? – with her twins, born on Friday. Ram-lamb on right, ewe-lamb on left. Click on the photo to expand.… Continue reading Late Lambing – 1st Lambs
Glyphosate (Roundup) & GMOs in Your Food – A Retired Expert Speaks Out
Professor Ron Huber is a retired award-winning, internationally-recognised scientist and professor of plant pathology. Because he has retired and has no fear about his future career development, he is able… Continue reading Glyphosate (Roundup) & GMOs in Your Food – A Retired Expert Speaks Out
Biochar Soil Ammendment Trial
I am taking part in the Biochar Experiment run by the Centre for Agroecology and Food Security at Coventry University. This aims to assess the effect of biochar supplements to… Continue reading Biochar Soil Ammendment Trial
Potato Beds with Comfrey
We finally got our maincrop potatoes in yesterday. The delay allowed the incorporation of comfrey into the bottom of the trench. The theory is that as the comfrey breaks down… Continue reading Potato Beds with Comfrey
An Ilsington Pippin?
Following the apple-pressing event at the late Summer/early-Autumn 2011 community market, one of the press-gang (Adam) took a bag of freshly-squeezed apple pulp up to his village allotment to use… Continue reading An Ilsington Pippin?
My Main Permaculture ‘Performance Plants’
This Article was recently submitted to the Devon Association of Smallholders for consideration for their monthly Update Magazine: One of the principles that is key to putting together a robust… Continue reading My Main Permaculture ‘Performance Plants’