Magnie-na

Nice one Matthew.

Oh that is good to know - we grow all our veg in deep beds anyway, so drainage shouldn't be an issue.

Asparagus crowns were planted last year mate - but thanks anyway

Well we can always keep posting here - are folk planning to grow anything different this year? We thought we'd try asparagus and made beds last spring, I know its probably daft but we grow lots of things that we never thought possible - so I'll try growing anything within reason once. Breed Light Suss mostly and a few Bards and have crossed Hubbards with Light Suss to get a nice table bird that really doesnt lay well. Broke my heart sorting Gobbles out he was such a character, but it won't stop me getting more. Anyone interested in an egg swap in a couple of months time?

So Keedle what kind of poultry do you keep? We have some pure breed hens, ducks and geese plus other livestock. Gobbles the Norfolk spent some time with us and as magnificent as he was he became the most anticipated guest on Christmas day.

Bumping this up as I think folk would feel more connected during the dark winter months - crofting/self sufficiency is hard at this time of the year and if we can talk tatties and turkeys all the better.

Can we have a section specifically for folk who keep livestock and grow veg please?