Out of all our outbuildings, the former threshing barn is in the best condition – we think mainly because it was used as a workshop by the previous owner (a highly-skilled carpenter). It dates
Thirty million little helpers
Yesterday saw the start of this year’s nematodes treatment in the orchard – ten million in each packet. We applied our first treatment last year after
Door draughts and planning
We always knew the farmhouse wasn’t the most energy-efficient of homes – with limited insulation in the converted attic rooms and the small fact of
Exploring our local area: Axe Valley Wildlife Park
A recent visit from our nieces (5 and 7 years old) gave us an excuse to visit the Axe Valley Wildlife Park – only 20 minutes’ drive away. Not
Test and learn – our kitchen garden
Ten years with a tiny London-terrace garden meant we spent a lot of that time trying to work out how to make the most of the space we had, with homemade vertical planter
Slowly getting through the outside odd jobs
The last few weeks have mostly been filled with first-time visits from family and friends, and so we’ve only managed to squeeze a couple of
Ley Farm Cottages 