This year!

peacock butterfly with wings open

This peacock butterfly was photographed by Ian, one of our growers, on the fields back in the autumn. Along with the exclamation, “This year!” So, what do we know, or […]

Weather and Harvests

It’s official, the national newspapers tell us what farmers up and down the country already knew – “Record low UK potato harvest… after an autumn of heavy rain… crops of broccoli […]

Grateful for the veg and our bodies

black kale washed and lying sideways

Just wanted to reflect for a moment here a note of thanks for our health and our bodies being able to get the goodness from the veg! Veg is good […]

Rain and more rain requires adaptability

November feels like a quiet month, growth has slowed right down and there is a stillness in the air. A contrast to Spring when you can feel the growth and […]

The flying reindeer!

3 fly agaric fungi left to right amongst feather moss and dead brown leaves

Ever wondered what the connection is between Father Christmas and flying reindeer? Why and how do reindeer fly, even? It is thought that it can be traced back to traditional […]