We live in a time where food is more abundant than ever. Supermarkets are full to overflowing with any type of produce you could possibly want. You can eat strawberries at Christmas and oranges all year round, if you so desire. Why then, have I prioritised growing my own fruits and vegetables? Would I not…
Are you a smallholder? Would you like to know what other smallholding folk are occupying themselves with as Spring awakens? Or are you just keen to find out what is on the jobs list for us smallholders in March? Then this post is just what you’re looking for. Keep reading to find out about the…
Are you interested in becoming a smallholder? Would you like to find out what is involved in getting started on your smallholding? Here is part three in a series intended to help you turn your smallholding dreams into reality! So, you have your smallholding! The last post outlined the big ticket items to consider in…
Are you a smallholder? Would you like to know what other smallholding folk are occupying themselves with as Winter drags on? Or are you just keen to find out what is on the jobs list for us smallholders in February? Here’s an overview of our jobs this February, although this year has been a little…
Are you interested in becoming a smallholder? Would you like to find out what is involved in getting set up on a parcel of your very own land? Here is part two in a series intended to help you turn your smallholding dreams into reality! So, you now own a smallholding or a property with…
Have you been affected by a serious adverse weather event? Are you concerned about climate change and wondering how to make your home more resilient against future storms? Here’s how we survived the worst storm to hit the UK in over a decade, including the 10 days without mains power, landline or internet connection that…
Are you new to smallholding life, wondering how best to start the new year on your land? Or are you just keen to find out how smallholders keep themselves busy in the depths of winter? Here’s a little look at our jobs list for the month of January! January is a reasonably quiet month on…
Are you interested in becoming a smallholder? Would you like to find out what is involved in getting set up on a parcel of your very own land? Here is part one in a series intended to help you turn your smallholding dreams into reality! This post starts right at the very beginning, before you…
It’s that time of year again already! As 2024 draws to a close, we are making plans for the year ahead and setting goals to help us get the very most out of the coming 12 months. Join me as I set out my new year’s resolutions and my intentions for 2025! I explored my…
Are you looking for simple, protein-packed, nourishing vegetarian dinner ideas? These fish-less cakes are delicious and full of goodness. They are sure to go down well with the entire family! These fish-less cakes are loaded with plant-based protein, iodine and other essential micronutrients. They are full of flavour with a wonderful contrast between the creamy…
