Month: January 2017

  • Tree Planting at Banks, West Lancashire

    Damon and Matt have been out in all weathers since November but 5000 trees later, the 11 acre field is now planted. The trees planted are mixed species of varieties that can be coppiced and will eventually be cropped for timber for crafts or wood fuel . The first cuttings will probably be in 10…

  • Planting Peppers Early

    At the end of the last season, a friend kindly posted to us a few seeds from a giant pepper with a view of us having a go at growing a big one. He advised us to get them planted early January  which seems incredibly early but he is the expert so today half of…

  • Frosty mornings on the farm

    This week has seen some lovely crisp frosty mornings which is always a beautiful sight and is a real pleasure to walk around the farm. Our willow trials continue with a mix of biomass hybrids and traditional basket making varieties planted. The photo above is of some one year old willow whips which are ideal…