How to Grow Globe Artichokes
Globe artichokes are a tasty vegetable and also look good in the veggie patch thanks to their long stems and large buds. The silvery foliage is very attractive, which is… Read more »
Category: Smallholding
9 Easy to Recognise Wild Foods for Beginner Foragers
Wild foods are abundant, and they are also healthy. So learning some easy to recognise wild foods is a great way to begin using them in your diet. Packed full… Read more »
Flowers for Bees: Making a Bee Friendly Garden
Bees are one of the most important insects for pollination, and now with the increased use of pesticides on crops, the bee populations are in decline. We all need to… Read more »
Lambing Tutorial – Preparing, Birthing and Caring for Lambs
Lambing season is now in full swing, with fields filling bouncy lambs and the sound of cute bleating. There is lots to understand about lambing. For smallholders who are lambing… Read more »
Apple Cider Vinegar for Cats with UTI – amazing results!
Looking for home remedies to treat cats with UTI, I came across apple cider vinegar. So, I tried it and I am so amazed at the results, I had to… Read more »
Raw Organic Honey… health benefits, and why you should eat it!
Honey has always been a sweet treat, and has been an important food source for humankind for thousands of years. It was the main form of sweetener before cheap sugar… Read more »
How to Grow Sweet Potatoes in the UK
Sweet potatoes are tubers that are native to South and Central America. They are delicious when roasted in the oven or mashed, and are full of vitamin A. Want to… Read more »
Top Bread Makers of 2018 – Eat Well, Be Healthy, Enjoy Fresh Bread!
Picture this… you open your eyes on a chilly morning and notice the delicious scent of freshly baked bread wafting in the air. Are you dreaming? Did you sleep bake… Read more »
Mistletoe – why we have it in our homes at Christmas
Ah mistletoe… this plant has long been associated with the Christmas season, and so has the tradition of kissing underneath it. But what exactly is mistletoe, and why do we… Read more »
How to Make Homemade Fat Balls for Birds
When a cold snap approaches, it’s time to think about helping garden birds by making homemade fat balls. This is a cheap and fun way of encouraging more birds to… Read more »