Doctor, Doctor…. Help!
Lambing is well underway, my sleep is well under 5 hours per night and consequently my body is well under par. Nothing has changed and…
Farming
What is farming in Devon like? See our articles below.
No… not the landrover
Daisy was the best, kindest cow I ever had the pleasure of owning. A complete gentle lady. She was a Friesian cross Hereford and as…
I love a pedicure – but receiving not giving!
With the Rams starting to strut their stuff and curl their top lip in anticipation of what lies ahead in October, I knew it was…
Harvest Festival
In days past, Harvest Festival was a significant celebration, not least because of the importance of a successful harvest for people dependent upon the land.…
To Judge or not to Judge
I was so excited after I put down the phone. Something I had always wanted to do had just been presented to me on a…
My Dream…
My dream... to have wonderful children staying at our farm enjoying what they see only on the television, xbox and other reality (not) programmes. Real…
The Old Vet’nary – The Good Old Days
Just after the war, most veterinary surgeries were pretty bleak affairs. The Sidmouth surgery was typical; an old brick building behind the Volunteer Inn. That…
Lambing Weekends – a special time?
Always one to want to share the joys of the farm with whoever wants to come, I came up with the brilliant idea of promoting…
You cannot shepherd without a good dog…
You cannot shepherdwithout a good dog…This comment was made by the best shepherd that I have had the privilege to meet, although our first meeting…
Drowning sheep and an expensive pair of glasses down the river
Why me?! Why can’t my ewes and lambs that are now grazing a luscious 11 acre field down by the river just stay put? Over…
A Proper Education – Trill Farm
Have you heard of Trill Farm? It's a 300 acre organic farm and is home to a number of small enterprises and an educational charity.…