We’ve been working on clearing out an overgrown corner of the Smallest Smallholding so we can have a Mediterranean-style eating area with loads of wildlife/bee-friendly, drought-tolerant plants. It gets sun pretty much all day and the soil is incredibly poor… but that’s OK for some plants! A massively, huge, immense job but I’m determined to [...]
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Just a quick update:
The Smallest Smallholding has a new little sister!
I have started my a Smallest Smallholding Facebook Page. I thought it would be a good idea, as it will serve as an ‘extension’ of the blog - more pictures, more frequent (and briefer!) updates, with some pertinent links and discussions. It’s an easy way [...]
I’m planning a spring clean of my greenhouse this weekend…just wondering how others go about doing it?
Vinegar and water?
Disinfectant?
Splash with a hose and a wipe with a cloth?
And do you treat the metal frame in the same way?
Anything else I should look out for?
Bearing in mind I’m an ecogeek, a ‘natural’ solution would be ideal….thanks!
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Maureen has perked up a little over the past day. As per my last post, she’s not been a particularly happy chicken, and we weren’t exactly sure why. In fact, we’re still not sure, but we think her moult has something to do with it.
I thought I would post a little bit about chicken moults. [...]
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