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Practical tips, real experiences, and traditions rooted in farming life.

A Complete Guide on How to Keep Chickens in Your Garden

Read on if you’re after fresh eggs, natural pest control, or simply wanting the pleasure of keeping chickens that offer an accessible entry point into self-sufficiency.

Why Our Food Security in the UK Matters More Than Ever

Due to the overwhelming issues surrounding the UK we are urging everyone to start planning their food security options in this post.

How to Grow Onions: Your Complete Onion Growing Guide

Onions are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in British gardens, yet they’re also one of the most frequently misunderstood. Onions thrive in our climate when you understand their needs, but they’ll punish mistakes more visibly than almost any other crop.

A Patient Gardener’s Guide on How to Grow Asparagus

growing asparagus requires a completely different mindset from other vegetables. Whilst your courgettes and tomatoes will give you a harvest within months, asparagus asks for patience and a longer commitment. In this article we discuss asparagus.

From Fields to Healthy Flocks: How to Keep Lambs

Whether you’re starting a small flock on a few acres in the Yorkshire Dales or expanding your existing smallholding in Devon, the learning curve can feel steep. Possibly my favorite animal to keep! Here is some guidance on how to keep lambs.

How To Grow A Vegetable: Where To Get Started

Growing a vegetable successfully has less to do with green fingers and more to do with understanding what each plant actually needs.