Foraging for Hazel Nuts — written on

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Autumn brings with it the promise of fruit and nuts, the only problem is that you may have to fight squirrels to get at them. They sit in t...

First Pear Harvest — written on

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They may not be huge but these are our first ever pears from our cordons, planted five years ago as small maiden whips I have tended them,...

Harvesting Spuds in Sacks — written on

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Carol is getting a dab hand at harvesting potatoes , she's already done the open ground spuds and after tackling them she was all up fo...

How To Reduce Hedges and Yourself to Tears — written on

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There comes a time when the body is unwilling and the mind can't be bothered. That is sometimes how I feel about hedge cutting. It'...

How To Preserve Tomatoes for the Freezer — written on

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On Sunday evening we looked at our yields for growing in a hydroponic system vs a greenhouse open border. With the results now in , we have...

Hydroponics vs Border Growing — written on

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Potato Harvest 19 — written on

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It's that time of the season when the foliage of the spuds starts to die back to crisp, papery stems and the promise of all that is ben...

Countryfile Live At Castle Howard — written on

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This is the first foray for Countryfile Live in the North of England. It’s chosen venue is the opulent and imposing Castle Howard (of Bride...