Monthly Archives: February 2017

Mirrie Dancers

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Neil

Mirrie dancers (aka northern lights, aurora borealis) were out in force tonight. Perfect night for it – moonless and virtually cloudless

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More seeds sown 

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Neil

The beds in the polycrub are starting to get filled. Planted the following rows of seeds today along with a couple of rows of red onion sets: Carrots – Early Nantes Beetroot –  Moneta Spring onion – White Lisbon  Swiss … Continue reading →

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Carding and cowls

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Iwona

Beginning to work my way through the fleeces I dyed earlier with my new mini louet hand combs and my trusty jumbo drum carder. I blend the separate colours together until they form a pleasing colour (to my eyes) combination, … Continue reading →

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Working with wool

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Neil

February weather keeping us indoors for the most part today,  strong northerly wind with blustery showers, not great for working outdoors. So we have been working with wool today. I have been have been carding whilst Iwona was spinning. 

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New Year resolutions

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Iwona

These days I almost never make any NY resolutions because I invariably forget and lapse into my old wicked ways, but this year in January I felt a surge of ‘destash and get things finished’ energy. So as I needed … Continue reading →

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Strawberry bed and rhubarb 

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Neil

Finished making and planting the new strawberry bed next to the shed. We don’t seem to be able to grow strawberries in the polycrub, they grow well but the fruit tastes a bit mouldy which tends to spoil the enjoyment. … Continue reading →

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Another season starts 

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Neil

Another season gets underway in the polycrub. Not much left from last year, just some rocket, radicchio plus autumn planted shallots, broccoli and spring greens. All looks a bit bare – although all ready for planting a new season of … Continue reading →

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