The first week of field planting is underway – always a milestone we look forward to, and a sure sign the season is shifting.
It hasn’t been without its challenges. Our bed former has had a multitude of issues, meaning we’re currently working with just enough prepared beds to get through this week. Beyond that, we’re in repair mode – calling in favours, welcoming in welders, and putting our energy into finding a solution. Farming rarely runs to plan, but we're nothing if not adaptable.
The tunnels have kept us on our toes too. Over the weekend, high winds caught one of the newly skinned tunnels before it was fully secured, tearing the cover beyond repair. A hard and expensive loss – but, again, part of the learning curve.
Otherwise, the rest of the tunnels are in full swing with composting and bed prep ahead of tomatoes going in next week. We’ve also planted the first courgettes and cucumbers – early markers of what’s to come as we move towards summer cropping.
In the agroforestry rows, lettuce and spring radicchio are now planted beneath plum trees just coming into blossom.
A quick note for the weekend ahead – the Farm Shop will be closed on Easter Sunday, but we’re well stocked in the lead-up.
We’ve just had a fresh delivery from Cultjar, with shelves replenished and their limited Rhubarb in Honey arriving next week. Alongside that, a full restock of ferments includes:
- Pink Turnips
- Cook’s Kowl (sauerkraut)
- Spiced Cauliflower
- Thai Yellow Curry Carrots
- Kimchi
- Daikon & Shrimp
- Celeriac, Capers & Mustard
- Curtido
- Red Cabbage, Beetroot & Garam Masala
- Fennel & Lemon
Plenty to brighten plates and add depth as we move into spring cooking.
We’ve also had some lovely new mugs in from Kindred, alongside a thoughtful selection of gifts, wines and treats for the Easter weekend. The fridges are looking particularly abundant too – we’ve recently expanded our chilled space with an additional fridge, giving us more room for cheeses, cured meats, and all the good things that make a table feel generous.
This extra space will come into its own over the coming weeks, as more fresh produce starts to flow in and the shop shifts into early summer mode.
And finally, we’re looking forward to seeing many of you at the Spring Plant Sale on the 18th!
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