• Happy Valentines Day everyone!
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#valentineday
#february14 #needlefeltedanimal #needlefelting #shetlandfleeces
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    Happy Valentines Day everyone! . . . #valentineday #february14 #needlefeltedanimal #needlefelting #shetlandfleeces
  • The first signs of Spring are coming! We've #upcycled these old roasting tins and old terracotta pots to create gorgeous arrangements brimming with seasonal bulbs
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#inseasonnow #paperwhites #hyacinths #muscari #springbulbs #seasonalflowers #februaryishere #smallholdinglife
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    The first signs of Spring are coming! We've #upcycled these old roasting tins and old terracotta pots to create gorgeous arrangements brimming with seasonal bulbs . . . #inseasonnow #paperwhites #hyacinths #muscari #springbulbs #seasonalflowers #februaryishere #smallholdinglife
  • Using up our gluts of summer plums and apples from the freezer to make #dowerhousechutney. Does anyone have any other ideas for using up plums?
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#homemadechutneys #summerglut
#plums #eattheseasons #preserving #pickling #smallholdinglife
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    Using up our gluts of summer plums and apples from the freezer to make #dowerhousechutney. Does anyone have any other ideas for using up plums? . . . #homemadechutneys #summerglut #plums #eattheseasons #preserving #pickling #smallholdinglife
  • Our chickens finally ventured out of their shed today as the snow has started to melt on the smallholding.  These last few days they have been reluctant to come out clearly not enjoying the cold or snow. ..fortunately they have continued to lay lots of delicious eggs though!!
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#freerangeeggs #freerangehens #snowydays #februaryishere #smallholdinglife
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    Our chickens finally ventured out of their shed today as the snow has started to melt on the smallholding. These last few days they have been reluctant to come out clearly not enjoying the cold or snow. ..fortunately they have continued to lay lots of delicious eggs though!! . . . #freerangeeggs #freerangehens #snowydays #februaryishere #smallholdinglife
  • What's this strange cold white stuff Mum? Gloria and her piglets checking out the snow. .
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#snowyday #oxfordsandyblacks #pigsinsnow #smallholdinglife #hampshirefarm #funinthesnow
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    What's this strange cold white stuff Mum? Gloria and her piglets checking out the snow. . . . #snowyday #oxfordsandyblacks #pigsinsnow #smallholdinglife #hampshirefarm #funinthesnow
  • We've been making the most of the #citrusseason and made our first batch of homemade #lemoncurd. We love to use it to fill a plain sponge or add to a shortcrust pastry base. How do you like yours?
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#preserving #jammaking #seasonalfruit #smallholdinglife #seasonalfood #homebaking
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    We've been making the most of the #citrusseason and made our first batch of homemade #lemoncurd. We love to use it to fill a plain sponge or add to a shortcrust pastry base. How do you like yours? . . . #preserving #jammaking #seasonalfruit #smallholdinglife #seasonalfood #homebaking
  • Looks so easy when you know how!! Had my first go at learning how to spin #shetlandfleece under the watchful eye of @trishshetlands . Thanks for all your help and guidance on my first lesson. .
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#spinning #spinningwheel #homespunwool #artisancraft #shetlandwool #spinnersofinstagram #naturalfibre #carders #rolag #smallholdinglife #fleecetofibre
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    Looks so easy when you know how!! Had my first go at learning how to spin #shetlandfleece under the watchful eye of @trishshetlands . Thanks for all your help and guidance on my first lesson. . . . #spinning #spinningwheel #homespunwool #artisancraft #shetlandwool #spinnersofinstagram #naturalfibre #carders #rolag #smallholdinglife #fleecetofibre
  • Rainy days are perfect for #marmalademaking and we are just loving our #spongslicer !!
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#sevilleoranges #marmaladeseason #homemademarmalade #countryliving #preserving #smallholdinglife
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    Rainy days are perfect for #marmalademaking and we are just loving our #spongslicer !! . . . #sevilleoranges #marmaladeseason #homemademarmalade #countryliving #preserving #smallholdinglife