Here is a link to a post I wrote for the Permaculture Association’s blog concerning recent and likely future impact of weather extremes on smallholders – focusing on the issue… Continue reading Weather Extremes and Smallholding Resilience
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Beltane and the Transhumance
I am sorry to say that I didn’t rise at 5.00am today to see one of the local Morris sides dance the Sun up for Beltane morn at Haytor up… Continue reading Beltane and the Transhumance
The Sacrificial Paddock: Opportunities
Rather than having them housed in a barn all winter, I choose to out-winter my cattle. Like my other livestock, I selected a breed – Dexters – that are hardy… Continue reading The Sacrificial Paddock: Opportunities
My Perennial Kale is Flowering!
I am little surprised to find my perennial Cottagers’ kale flowering at the moment. It has done rather well in the 12 months or so since sticking a few cutting… Continue reading My Perennial Kale is Flowering!