Field Notes: 25th - 31st March 2024
Apr 04, 2024
The sheep are back on the farm for 2024!
Welcome back to Field Notes. Each week we will be bringing you news from FarmED: from what’s happening in the fields and hedgerows, to updates from the farm to fork Café and the conference barn: a space where people from all walks of life meet to find out more about regenerative agriculture. Come with us on a one-of-a-kind journey as we ride the natural highs and lows of farming life.
Field Record: What's been happening on the 107 acres of Honeydale Farm?
Last week was a special week on the farm as we celebrated Easter and welcomed in the month of April. April tends to be a busy month on the farm, marking the time spring begins to really flourish. This month will see us welcome in new life as calving season begins and hedgerows explode with vibrant flowers and edible plants. Fawns will tenderly follow their mothers in their first few weeks of life, while our pastures become a kaleidoscope of green and yellow. Cowslips are emerging in the pasture fields, and now the days are longer, migratory birds will soon start appearing from the south.
Cafe Catch-Up: What's new in the cafe?
This week, our cafe had a special visitor: Mike Jackson, an MBE recipient for his 60 years of community service. He shared his story of transforming his Sheffield garden into a wildlife haven. With mixed borders, two ponds, a bog garden, and areas for rewilding, Mike's garden hosts 50 bird species and regular visitors like badgers and bees. His aim is to inspire everyone, no matter their garden size, to turn their little patch of green into a haven for wildlife. Hosting Mike was an honour, and we hope that his legacy will continue for many years to come.
Garden Treasures: What’s been happening down in the Kitchen Garden?
This week down in the garden we’ve celebrated the elements in all their glory, from driving hail to glorious bursts of spring sunshine and shimmering double rainbows.
The drastic changes in weather has required extra care and planning from our team as we planted new seedlings, making sure we give the crops the best start to their early lives. We’ve recently planted carrots and leeks and we’re also getting a head start on spring lettuces, radishes, mangetout and potting tomatoes. In summer, the polytunnel transforms into a beautiful, lush jungle with the tomato plants towering above us.
We also have an exciting date for your diaries! This Saturday (6th April), The Kitchen Garden People will be featured on Prue Leith’s new ITV series - Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen. Tune in at 11.40am to see us in action as we’re celebrated as a ‘Food Hero’.
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