Thought there might be some interest in my recent experiences WWOOFing. I've been working at a mixed farm near Bath, where they grow vegetables for their own...
Hi folks Some time ago, I know some of you were trying to locate local smallholding groups. Though not strictly smallholding, you might find some useful links...
Anybody see this? I missed it, but have been having a look at the website: http://www2.meridiantv.com/feedingmartin/ "Thursday 2 September Nick Snelgar has a...
Hi folks I've just realised that my winemaking book (Berry's) is all about using chemicals, and would prefer to make my country wines organic. Does anyone know...
I started off with Discovering Country Winemaking, by Daphne More, one of the Shire Book series. Full of traditional country wine recipes (fruit, flower, herb...
This book looks good. From the Telegraph: "Lyall Watson's book, The Whole Hog, is a brilliant contribution to the pig cause. It is a comprehensive survey of...
Folks The farm I was WWOOFing at is now selling off the remaining stock. The dairy herd is 4 lovely Guernseys, ages ranging from 8 to 13. Meredith has two...
I've been searching for a house cow all summer, so yes I'm VERY interested! Where is the farm and how can I contact them? Julie Woodman South Shropshire ...
I would like to off my condolences and prayers to his family Times October 14, 2004 John Seymour Sage of smallholding whose Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency...
Hi folks I am starting a correspondence course on Permaculture Systems. As part of my first assignment, I have to visit and write up an analysis of three...
Has anybody on these lists successfully removed one of these restrictions from a property? My intent to be a smallholder is obviously irrelevant and in any...
Recently someone who's been living in Africa and Asia for years told me how happy he is to be British, because this country offers a security which is not ...
I used to be a member of this group ages ago, I think my membership must have somehow lapsed, so 'hello' to anyone who still remembers me. Although we gave up...
Hi Elizabeth Of course we remember you! Welcome back. Sorry don't know of anyone who needs a silkie cockeral - he sounds like a fine fellow. Cheers Sally...
There don't seem to have been many posts on this group recently, I wondered if people had migrated to another one because of spam. Nice to know there's someone...
I was wondering about starting a uk orchard/fruit growers group, as this is my main interest, and wondered if anyone else would be interested in joining? The...
Hi Elizabeth I'm still here, I also post to the Smallholding and Self-Sufficiency list - are you a member? Karen x Lilypie Baby Ticker ... From: eliz_moriarty...
Yes please, I only have three trees, but a friend told me of an apple tree on which you are able to graft a few different varieties - is this really possible?...
Yes, that's quite possible, now is just the right time to do it. All you need is a sharp craft knife, some silver 'duck' tape and a couple of clothes pegs....
yes, please do! the noise was driving me mad today, only a matter of time before the neighbours start complaining! I advertised him in the Thames Valley...
Okay done! Omigoodness, there are some mad people about. I've heard of stick insects in the post, and of course worms, but a blue silkie would probably cause...
