Creating a sustainable and thriving food forest involves thoughtful selection of plants that not only provide a bounty of fruits and vegetables but also contribute to the overall health of your ecosystem. Short-lived nitrogen fixing plants tend to get more attention in the vegetable growing world. For our perennial food forests, we need something more […]
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High winds can be a nightmare for vegetable gardens. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve felt the struggle – seeds scattered, delicate leaves battered, and a few heartbreaking losses to the gusts. We moved here to the Llyn – a peninsula jutting out into the Irish Sea – from the sheltered south coast of
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Hey there, fellow smallholding enthusiasts! Sam here, bringing you the cozy vibes from our snug three-acre spot in North Wales. Imagine the scene: chickens clucking, veggies standing strong in the garden, and the promise of a food forest unfolding. Today, join me for a virtual stroll around our winter wonderland as we chat about the
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Onions are a staple in many kitchens. Whether you’ve harvested a bumper crop from your garden or grabbed yourself a great deal at the local market, knowing how to store onions properly ensures a steady supply for your kitchen all year round. Let’s take a look at the various methods of storing onions, including dehydrating
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Since starting this homestead, there’s one aspect that seems to be involved in everything we do here. From chicken care to planting seeds, from mulching for frost to cooking in the kitchen. Composting. The key to fostering a more eco-friendly and self-sufficient lifestyle. Why bother composting? Close the loop on waste Composting is nature’s way
3 Simple Steps – Start Home Composting Right Now! Read More »
Its late November and, no matter how much you try to deny it, its getting festive out there! We’ve recently sourced our real Christmas tree for this year from a local tree farm. The farm is located about 7 miles from our house – you go and walk around the trees, choose your fave and
Free Christmas Trees (in 5-10 years time…) Read More »
I can’t quite believe it took over a year for chickens to join us here on our North Wales smallholding… Nonetheless, they are here now! Say hello to our five new additions… We’ve only named one so far and that’s Big Red over there – the only one who ever escapes the pen… These beautiful
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SMALLHOLDING DIARY July 2023 Youtube Is summer over already? July so far has been one big battle with the weather! Wind and rain have been our constant companions, it feels like… On a rare dry day (the wind did not excuse itself for the sake of my videoing), we managed to film a little update
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First look around our land Smallholding Tour #1 Welcome to our homestead here in the north west of Wales! We made the decision to move away from the city and start a new simpler life in the countryside. Before we look at the land, to keep the plans organised in my head, I’m gonna divide
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Ah January, why must you be so long? Between fantasising about this year’s garden, I’ve been searching for ways to keep my mind busy until the seed-starting season gets here. A sure-fire way to distract myself is with my favourite thing in this crazy world…food! So today I set myself the task of, firstly, solving
Stuffed Spring Greens Recipe (+ canning up some soup) Read More »