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Seasonal Tasks on a British Smallholding

Plan your land, budget and daily routine before buying livestock or seeds. Careful preparation makes the transition to rural life far smoother.

Seasonal Notes

Sep 12

Foraging for Wild Garlic in Ancient Woodlands

Consider acreage, shelter and daily time commitments before adding animals. Hens, sheep or goats each bring different rewards and challenges to a holding.

Foraging

Sep 9

Smallholding

Making Simple Elderflower Cordial at Home

From spring lambing to autumn preserves, each season brings its own rhythm. Keep a flexible plan so weather and wildlife do not derail essential jobs.

Sep 1

Preserving Autumn Fruit in Jams and Chutneys

Aug 27

Growing Wheat in a Small Garden Plot

Aug 22

Foraging

Aug 19

Cultivating Gorse for Wildlife and Boundaries

Plan your land, budget and daily routine before buying livestock or seeds. Careful preparation makes the transition to rural life far smoother.

Attracting Bees and Butterflies to a Country Garden

Aug 16

Recognising Common British Owl Species at Night

Aug 13

Willow Weaving for Garden Plant Supports

Aug 7

Making Traditional Besom Brooms from Birch

Aug 3

Kitchen Garden

A Simple Beginner's Guide to Green Woodworking

Aug 1

Identify broad green leaves and a distinct garlic scent before picking. Use the leaves in pesto, soups and butters for a fresh spring flavour.

Companion Planting in a Kitchen Garden

Jul 26

Learn to recognise sloes, damsons and blackberries safely. Always leave plenty for birds and avoid busy roads when gathering your harvest.

Growing Herbs in Containers on a Patio

Jul 24

Gather fragrant elderflower heads on a dry morning and steep them with sugar and lemon. The resulting cordial captures early summer in a bottle.

Storing Root Vegetables Through the Winter

Jul 18

Use windfall apples, plums and hedgerow berries to make shelf-stable preserves. Sterilise jars properly and label each batch with its ingredients.

Robot Callers Are Denying That They're Good?

Aug 13

Madden's Facebook/Mobile Game Makes It Incredibly

Aug 7

Difficult to Find a Small but Mighty Secret Weapon

Aug 3

Difficult to Find a Small but Mighty Secret Weapon

Aug 1

Difficult to Find a Small but Mighty Secret Weapon

Jul 26

Country Crafts

Jul 24

Recognising Common British Owl Species at Night

Consider acreage, shelter and daily time commitments before adding animals. Hens, sheep or goats each bring different rewards and challenges to a holding.

Jul 18

Willow Weaving for Garden Plant Supports

Create a sturdy home for your flock using pallets and reclaimed timber. Good ventilation and secure latches keep birds safe from foxes and bad weather.