Tag Archives: Old Sleningford Farm

My very own red-veined sorrel

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

Earlier in the year at Old Sleningford Farm when we were tidying up the paths round the raised beds, there was red-veined sorrel, some of which I brought home to try. I’d expected it to be bitter but in fact … Continue reading →

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An advantage of lazy gardening

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

I can’t remember what I grew in some largish pots last year, although I do remember attempting to grow some evening primrose earlier this year. However, that came to nought and the pots had just been standing around waiting for … Continue reading →

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Spraying the beans

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

It decided to be another hot day yesterday but fortunately we were mostly working in the cool of the forest garden at Old Sleningford Farm. Towards the end of the day, we did some weeding in the raised beds area, … Continue reading →

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Fleece

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

I’m already juggling plenty of balls but when I arrived at Old Sleningford Farm this morning and was reminded of a promised sheep fleece, I could hardly say no! Normally, the fleeces from the farm’s sheep go round the fruit … Continue reading →

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Who doesn’t like to party?

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

This weekend gone, we were at Old Sleningford Farm for a magnificent party. I didn’t manage to speak to all of the 100 or so guests but every conversation was worth having. I also got some dancing in! Anyway, during … Continue reading →

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Whittling and old tights

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

It was wonderful weather for the workday at Old Sleningford Farm where we go once a month. I took one of my friends and I hope she enjoyed it as much as we did. One of the jobs my daughter … Continue reading →

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Practice in sawing

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

One advantage of a rather dreary start to spring is that I’ve had plenty of time to tinker in the house rather than outside. One upshot of this was an attempt to build shelves for an awkward space in my … Continue reading →

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