Autumn August 05, 2010
Autumn is around the corner the berries are ripening and the crops are being harvested. Wildflowers can be seen on the verges adding some colour. Heav... [MORE]
Cobwebs July 27, 2010
When out in the early morning with the dogs there are hundreds of cobwebs in the fields and the funnel in the cobweb with the spider there. Bella ... [MORE]
Summer July 10, 2010
Sunshine and warmth with an abundance of growth everywhere. Wildflowers on the verges give a splash of colour to the landscape. Lime trees in flower a... [MORE]
June June 20, 2010
Elderflower bursts into bloom and the white of the campion along with all the other flowers. Insects buzz and the bees love the sage bush. Ferns a... [MORE]
warmth May 26, 2010
After the last few days of sunshine we return to the cooler air again. Bird song has been very loud and very quiet in the conifers.... [MORE]
Bluebells May 15, 2010
The bluebells are in flower and the cowslips and provide welcome colour from all the greenery. The cows are happy and come running over and kick their... [MORE]
Life April 03, 2010
With spring in the air life is really starting to wake up. Birds are singing and the crops are growing. My three shetlands are getting used to their f... [MORE]
Spring March 22, 2010
As we see plants spring into life again and some heat in the sun. I lift a bag of hay and underneath was a lovely bronze slowworm. Momen... [MORE]
Ice February 03, 2010
Still in the grip of winter with ice on the water trough, but the grass is growing and the cows have come through the winter and ... [MORE]
Selling of Cows January 30, 2010
Three cows left Southwick today they had been there since 2003 with 13 more to go. The sky was blue after a heavy frost this morning and ice... [MORE]
Animals January 18, 2010
Daily service for animals - see the animal page for your requirements. ... [MORE]
SHETLAND CATTLE November 23, 2009
Due to circumstances beyond my control i have to sell the cattle.They are highly intelligent cattle and lively and used to living f... [MORE]
November November 05, 2009
Whilst the sun still shines the leaves tumble off the trees and those damp earthy smells return once again. As the land is ploughed and the rain c... [MORE]
Winds of change October 15, 2009
Winds bring showers but still every where is so dry. Leaves continue to turn colour and drift off onto the woodland floor. The leaves are different sh... [MORE]
Shades of autumn September 19, 2009
Now we see the leaves turning colour and drifting off the trees as the nights get darker. But the stars are bright and with the cooler air we begi... [MORE]
MEADOW August 21, 2009
With the good weather the hay meadow has been cut on collecting the bales a lizard was seen. The aftermath will be grazed by the sh... [MORE]
Grain coming in August 08, 2009
As the grain comes in and we start to think of autumn, why not think about doing something on the shorter nights and enter into Higher Level Stewa... [MORE]
FWAG COMPETITION August 01, 2009
Jackie entered the FWAG competition and was runner-up.
They were impressed with the uniqueness of my farming business and the sustainabil... [MORE]
Environmental awareness July 23, 2009
We all need to be aware of the environment and what goes on around us, often changes are so subtle that we are not aware of what is happenin... [MORE]
Meadow July 04, 2009
The meadow is a blaze of colour purple and yellow and the roadside verges are full of colour and will be cut in August. Lime blossom smells... [MORE]
Colour June 01, 2009
The countrysideshouldbe full of colour at this time of the year all colours .If you look around their should be an array of colour white, pink, ... [MORE]
May May 26, 2009
The month of May sees so many things come to life with so many flowers appearing and the lush green trees that make our countryside. With the bluebell... [MORE]
Blossom April 09, 2009
Look around and you will see all the trees coming into blossom. The cherry trees on the green have just come out in time for easter. After the ov... [MORE]
Changes April 02, 2009
Look around the landscape and you will see noticable changes in the form of field margins and grass strips alongside watercourses and hedgerows that h... [MORE]
Guided Walk April 02, 2009
On Sunday 25th April there will be a guided walk at Southwick Wood pasture at 11am for 2hours. Come along and enjoy the peace and quiet and ... [MORE]
Spring March 16, 2009
Primroses are in flower and everything is bursting into life. Look around and you will see violets in flower,coltsfoot, trees coming into leaf. B... [MORE]
Snow February 09, 2009
There may be plenty of snow around but there are still signs of spring with the hazel catkins hanging down and the tiny pink flowers are out. Look for... [MORE]
Mosses January 27, 2009
Often overlooked but the mosses are looking vibrant in the woodlland. Green clumps full of moisture and life. Take a look at them next time you v... [MORE]
Signs of spring January 18, 2009
Hazel catkins have started to open and snowdrops have pushed through in the wood and will soon be opening. Birds are very active feeding on the weed s... [MORE]
WINTER January 08, 2009
Things are on the move bulbs are pushing through and the buds on the trees are swelling up. Lovely frosts giving picturesque patterns. Shetland ... [MORE]
It may be cold outside December 31, 2008
But spring will soon be here!
Happy 2009 to everyone... [MORE]
SNOW December 14, 2008
Last night snow carpeted the ground giving a winter wonderland. Yet we still have leaves on some of the trees in mid December. Cows are having so... [MORE]
WINTER December 05, 2008
We have seen some cold temperatures recently and some glorious sunrises and sunsets along with some spectacular frosts. The dark shapes of the winter ... [MORE]
FLOODS November 17, 2008
With all the heavy downpours recently it would be a good time to think about areas of land that are not suitable for cropping with changing weath... [MORE]
AUTUMN MISTS November 04, 2008
Swirling mists and a wonderful array of autumn colours. Cows are busy feeding under the ash trees. Heather is still producing milk and the ... [MORE]
Changes October 28, 2008
With the colder weather winter visitors have started to arrive. Fieldfares have been seen. Whilst driving along a country road a kinfisher flew in fro... [MORE]
Moon and the stars October 20, 2008
Last week the moon was very visible and what a fantastic site it was along with the stars twinkling in the sky.
Daybreak has also produced some lovel... [MORE]
Autumn Colours October 15, 2008
The last few days we have seen the colours of autumn really begin to stand out and leaves are drifting down giving a carpet of many colours on the woo... [MORE]
COWS October 12, 2008
There they all stand gazing at me. Now the Shetlands are starting to get their thick winter coats. Busy they have been this week grazing under th... [MORE]
Autumn October 04, 2008
One of my favourite berries is that of the spindle with brilliant pink berries . Trees are special and are a feature of our landscape and often t... [MORE]
What a wonderful morning September 26, 2008
With thick mist hanging and swirling in the woods along with the many thousands of cobwebs. The peace and the silence in the woods and the... [MORE]
JACKDAWS August 29, 2008
The Jackdaws are extremely noisey and gathering in the large trees around the house and stamping around on the chimney. Elder berries are ripening and... [MORE]
SMELLS OF AUTUMN August 15, 2008
With the rain and the change in temperature the smells are really beginning to come out of the ground. Fruit and berries are rippening.
The fleabane... [MORE]
CHANGES August 04, 2008
Now we see very subtle changes taking place odd leaves on the cherry trees are turning a deep red.
The grain is ripening and the h... [MORE]
CHANGES July 26, 2008
Now we see subtle signs of change with blackberries starting to appear and the grain is ripenning. Still warm days with magnificent sunrise... [MORE]
SUMMER July 21, 2008
Lovely sunshine and the cows are looking good in their sleek black shiny coats after shedding their shaggy winter brownish coats. Busy feeding on all ... [MORE]
FLOWERS July 16, 2008
Flowers of all colours can be seen on the wild flower meadows and old quarries at this time of the year. Yellows,pinks,mauves and purples add colour t... [MORE]
Higher Level Stewardship July 10, 2008
Would you be interested in Conservation and Farming?
Have you got land that might be suitable for HLS?
Could you help yourself and ... [MORE]
LIME FLOWERS July 02, 2008
Yesterday with the heat of the sun and the breeze the lime pollen was drifting along and what a wonderful aroma from this delicate flower. Mallow is l... [MORE]
SUMMER June 20, 2008
Wonderful aroma from the dog roses and the elderflowers that brighten up the countryside. Birds love to eat the elderberries in the autumn... [MORE]
PEACE AND HARMONY June 14, 2008
Sun shinning at 0700 cows sitting on the wood pasture. Heather with green grass hanging out of her mouth. Whiteflash with the sun shinning on her and ... [MORE]
SUMMER June 12, 2008
Lots of growth in the countryside. Calves have been born out in the wood pasture with calves hiding in the long grass till mother fetches them out.
C... [MORE]
RAIN June 02, 2008
Rain and lots of it. Lovely to walk out in the rain and get the smells coming up from the ground. Things are moving on and everything is growing ... [MORE]
FULL SWING May 18, 2008
Northamptonshire is looking very green after my week away in Suffolk. Cow parsley is now decorating the hedgerow verges and the bird breeding se... [MORE]
COWS AND COWSLIPS May 03, 2008
The two 600 year old oak trees are green again fresh spring green. How amazing to think that these trees are still standing.Where conifers have been r... [MORE]
COWSLIPS April 30, 2008
Cowslips are now out in flower. Bats are back in the loft and the jackdaws are nesting in the chimney. Swallows are busy and the red kites are giving ... [MORE]
BLUEBELLS April 25, 2008
Today with Bella the border terrier we went to look at the bluebells in our local woodland they are just beginning to come into f... [MORE]
CHANGING TIMES April 24, 2008
The pattern of the seasons is we now seem to have much cooler springs and warmer months up to the end of the year. We are able to har... [MORE]
Cherry Blossom April 21, 2008
The cherry trees are out on the green and that lovely yellow butterfly the brimstone is fluttering around. Bird song is all around. Cowslips are out t... [MORE]
ENTRY LEVEL April 10, 2008
Are you in Entry Level Scheme. Just a few simple chnges can provide added benefit for wildlife on the farm. Many more birds are now being seen due to ... [MORE]
Ponds April 08, 2008
Great Crested Newts are laying their eggs on the plant leaves. They turn over the plant leaf to seal in the eggs. Do you have any ponds with newts? Al... [MORE]
Weather and Wildlife April 07, 2008
Yesterday we had snow, on the south side of Short Wood bluebells had come into flower. The Shetlands have split into groups and are free ranging ... [MORE]
Spring migrants April 03, 2008
Birds are now singing and the spring migrants are starting to arrive. Chiff chaff and willow warbler are in the woods. Primroses are giving... [MORE]
Today March 18, 2008
After the floods of the weekend where we saw places flooded that are normally dry. Water was lying on flood meadows. These are a natural resource that... [MORE]
Spring March 13, 2008
Now is the time to think about surveys. Birds are singing and soon the migrants will be arriving and once again the swallows will be flying over the f... [MORE]
Are you living and farming in the 21st century? February 19, 2008
Natural resources will take you backwards and forwards into the 21century to enable a landscape that will flourish forever. Helping you to adapt to th... [MORE]
Tomorrow February 19, 2008
Today you will need to think of tomorrow. Contact Jackie to discuss taking yourself and your business forward.... [MORE]
