The fence

The fence

Meanwhile, we extended the fence for the ram lambs so they would have plenty of grass to graze on.  Colin working hard New electric fence in sunset Lamb rams in feeding area waiting to explore their extended field Lamb rams grazing in the sunset Here’s...
Rob and Bruce 

Rob and Bruce 

Rob and Bruce the 2nd came back from autumn grazing today.  Bruce the 2nd was happy seeing his mum [Vanilla] and his sister [Cinnamon] again while Rob was more interested in the ewes…  Nice to have them back for a while.  Rob facing his girls Who comes...
Downsizing our sheep flock

Downsizing our sheep flock

We’re facing a difficult choice as we downsize our sheep flock—some will remain, while others will be leaving.  8 ewe lambs for sale 7 of our ewes will be sold
Our first honey batch

Our first honey batch

The results of my first honey harvest truly amazed us. I removed five frames from the hive and left the rest of the super/frames so the bees could use it throughout the winter. With help from Colin, who tirelessly operated the borrowed honey spinner, we ended up with...
Keder Greenhouse Daily

Keder Greenhouse Daily

I’m so fortunate to be able to harvest from the Keder Greenhouse daily. As for today, there are no photos of courgettes because Colin can’t look at another one!  Mangetout, Cucumber, Courgette, Garlic and some Berries Pepper, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber...
Lamb Meat

Lamb Meat

With heavy hearts, we loaded Archibald and Bruce, our Hebridean rams, onto the trailer and I drove them off for their ‘vacation.’ They didn’t return, but they did send back two boxes of lamb/hogget meat.  Archibald & Bruce in the luxury...