Category: Smallholding
Identifying Field Mushrooms and how to dry them – No Fear Foraging!
I’ve been collecting field mushrooms ever since I was a kid, when I used to go out foraging with my…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Want to Stay Fit, Healthy and Happy? Get Gardening!
There’s a reason why people enjoy gardening. It not only keeps you fit and active, it is good for your…
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…
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. But, they…
Sterilising Glass Jars for Home Preserving
Sterilising glass jars is really important in the process of home preserving, as any bacteria present is likely to spoil…
Aquaponics – what is it and how does it work?
Aquaponics is a much talked about subject, as being a sustainable way to produce food for the table. But what…
Chutney Recipe – A Beginner’s Guide to Preserving
If you like a bit of chutney on a hunk of bread and cheese, there’s good news. Making chutney at…
How to Make Good Compost… The Recipe for Success!
A supply of good quality compost is key to having a successful vegetable garden, and its even better when you…
Shearing Sheep – Benefits of using Hand Shears
Hand shears. They may seem like shearing equipment from the past, but there are advantages to using them. While sheep…
Keeping Chickens Safe from Predators
Keeping chickens safe from predators on a farm, smallholding or in a back garden is vital, as any poultry will…
Sweet Chestnut Flour – the gluten free way to enjoy cake!
Making sweet chestnut flour is worthwhile, especially if you have an intolerance to wheat as this sweet tasting flour is…
A Guide to Charcoal Making
Charcoal making is a fairly easy process, and requires a little equipment and some time. Charcoal has lots of uses,…
Benefits of Raised Garden Beds for Growing Vegetables
Raised garden beds are a popular way to grow fruit and vegetables. Aside from making your garden look neat and…
