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Starting off your spring planting garlic.

If you want to do some gardening, but like me, the snow is putting a stop to that, then why not start your spring planting garlic off early. I start mine off in half toilet rolls and I have been … Continue reading

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How are our new little ladies doing?

Many of you have been asking how our new little chickens have been getting on, so I though I would do a short little film to let you know. They were poor naked little loves when we rescued them from … Continue reading

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Don’t cry, it’s onion time!

If the weather is still a little cold outside for planting out your onions, you can always start them off early inside. It’s very easy to do, and you don’t need anything complicated, just some toilet rolls. Here’s how I … Continue reading

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Chit! It’s potato time!!

Now is the time to start chitting your seed potatoes. It’s a very important part of growing your potatoes, as it allows small shoots to start forming before you plant your seed potatoes in the ground. Here’s how I’m chitting … Continue reading

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Free plastic seed trays!

Gardening can be a bit of an expensive hobby, but there are ways that you can save a few quid. When you buy any food products from your local shops, check out the packaging that it comes in. Food is … Continue reading

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A treat of mealworms….

It’s always good to give your chickens a little treat. They have been very good in taking their worming medicine. I went and brought then some live mealworms from Pets at Home. Come and see what they thought of them.

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We had one of those Youtube live show thingies on the podcast this week…

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I’m often stopped in the street and asked, “Hey, Mark. How do those Youtube live show thingies work on the podcast? They look so much fun. How can I get involved, man?” And I…

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Come and meet the new members of the family!

It’s been a busy weekend. We drove to Foal Farm, Biggin Hill on Sunday to pick up 4 more ex battery hens. It’s was a dry day, and very quiet. That was until we arrived and all you could hear … Continue reading

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Thompson & Morgan – Blogs to Inspire you!

Last week I received an email from Thompson and Morgan to ask if they could add me to their blog post this month. Obviously I said yes!! I’m so chuffed, made my day. If you’ve not seen it, click HERE. … Continue reading

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Delia Smith’s Seville Orange Marmalade

I’ve been making Seville Orange Marmalade for many years now. I love marmalade on toast, waffles, toasted scones or toasted tea cakes. Homemade marmalade is so much better than any shop bought ones. Yes I know there’s a lot of … Continue reading

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