July 3, 2014
I struggle with carrots
I grow reasonable crops of most vegetables, but really struggle with carrots. Most sowings fail to germinate; and when they do, slugs eat them all leaving a row of tiny stalks! How can I remedy…
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June 19, 2014
A new arrival
Kate strikes a deal, and a Berkshire sow arrives at the farm
June 19, 2014
Make hay while the sun shines!
Whether making hay or silage, the optimum stage of growth for cutting is generally when the grass is just beginning to come into flower, but before it has had a chance to be pollinated and…
June 6, 2014
Shearing the traditional way
By the time we get around to early June, sheep really are much better off without their fleeces!
June 5, 2014
July issue out now!
It’s packed full of goodies
May 30, 2014
Dealing with late blight
Charles Dowding is a leading proponent of organic gardening and the ‘no-dig’ method. He writes for Country Smallholding every month. Here Charles gives advice on dealing with late blight on potatoes and tomatoes
May 22, 2014
What’s the best dual-purpose breed?
We’ve just got ourselves an incubator and are starting to try to hatch some chicks. What’s the best dual-purpose breed we can get so that we can fatten the cocks and use the hens for…
May 22, 2014
Wonderful wool
Jules Moore suggests lots of woolly ideas for your fleeces
May 21, 2014
Make your own mayonnaise
Are you ready to take the challenge?
May 21, 2014
Our captivating camelids
Llamas and alpacas take centre stage on Jane and Allen Brown’s smallholding in the Cotswolds – and there are even some emus for good measure. John Wright went to meet them
May 20, 2014
Sharpening chainsaw blade by machine
I’m having great difficulty sharpening my chainsaw by hand, using the recommended file and guide. Perhaps the technique comes with practice, but I just can’t seem to get the hang of it. There’s a little…
