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Coloured Eggs

Breeding chickens for coloured eggs is lots of fun and much easier than you think. It doesn’t have anything to do with what you feed them. The colour of a chicken’s egg is determined by its genetics, particularly by the breed. Here’s my basic guide on how to get coloured eggs.

breeding chickens to produce coloured eggs

Raspberry Roulade

‘Fragrant raspberries make an ideal filling for this roulade, although wild strawberries are equally good when in season. For sheer decadence, serve with a glass of pink Champagne’ – Michel Roux

Raspberry Roulade recipe and image credit Michel Roux

Purslane: Superfood or Weed?

Why You Should Care About Purslane: You might be surprised to learn that this little green plant growing in your garden is a nutritional powerhouse. Make sure the plant is washed thoroughly before consumption to remove any dirt or insects.

Purslane: an annoying weed or overlooked superfood?

Wiggly Wonders

Discover the wonders of worm farming! Create your very own wormery and enjoy the benefits of nutrient-rich compost and gardener’s liquid gold – worm tea. This eco-friendly activity not only helps reduce waste but also enriches your garden. Read our guide and start cultivating a greener world today!

wiggly worms, nature's wonders. wormery blog, creating a wormery, worm farm compost

Stem Ginger Ice Cream

‘Even those who don’t like ginger will be tempted by this ice cream.
It’s amazing how ice cream can elevate ingredients to a different level,’ – Michel Roux

stem ginger ice cream recipe

Why Wash Eggs

If there is one topic that almost always results in lengthy discussions and conflicting opinions, it is eggs! And specifically, should eggs be kept in the fridge, and do fresh farm eggs need to be washed? Well, actually the answers depend on where you live.

Duck eggs, chicken eggs. Free-range eggs

Planting Trees

This year, thanks to the Life Terra project we are planting lots of trees to provide food and shade for our animals, who graze, poop and fertilise the soil. Healthy soil means a healthy planet. It’s that simple.

healthy soil, healthy planet - planting trees

Holiday Projects

Not sure how to keep the kids entertained in the school holidays? Start preparing now so that you are ready for the Easter break. Then plan a few extra projects for the summer and later on in the year.

Holiday project - Spring flower spotter - wildlifewatch.org.uk

Mud!

Building a house mainly from mud is probably the most enjoyable and healthiest thing I have ever done. Not only were we covered in lovely mud on a daily basis, but we were inhaling all sorts of natural fauna. I can honestly say that getting down and dirty is good for the mind and body!

Cob chicken coop hand built from stones, straw and glorious mud!
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