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Flowery Meads

I met Jane Owen at an open day with the charismatic Andy McIndoe at Hillier's this week. I've got a pretty steep learning curve to deal with but at least,...

Pigs

I've had a love affair with Large Black Pigs over the last few years. I'm not a full time swineherd, but we buy our pigs in as weaners every year...

Ponds

Hazlegrove wildlife pond

Local seed for meadows

Meadows maketh Mann

Autumn Gluts

I must be one of the world's worst vegetable gardeners. Every year I walk around my in-laws' fantastic plot and promise to do better. Every year I respond enthusiastically to...

Horse Chestnuts

Horse Chestnuts: the next disappearance