Back Farming

In response to: "Back in London" 777 days old
by phil gregory [Visitor]

very introspective and in the end very rewarding to see the point of view of a carrot cruncher. I would agree on the stillness. My dad who often comes to stay in my town often cannot sleep until the second noght after the noise of london more…

In response to: "The rainiest rainy day job" 845 days old
by timengland [Member]

Well I hope August is brighter, we will have some, a crop is just starting and we have some ever bearers that should continue into September, plus autumn raspberries that should go on to the first frosts. more…

In response to: "The rainiest rainy day job" 845 days old
by timengland [Member]

Just checked and yes we still have the ARP tin it was on a shelf where we don't bother to clear out any more. I believe the threat of air raids in Shepton Beauchamp has subsided over the years and is currently at a status of 'who would bother'. Mind you it is an ARP first aid kit and I am sure 1940s medical kit would be really useful these days. more…

In response to: "The rainiest rainy day job" 846 days old
by Paul [Visitor]

Hi mate, I hear that August may be a bit brighter. Will you still have any strawberries at that point? more…

In response to: "The rainiest rainy day job" 846 days old
by claire [Visitor]

You forgot to mention the air raid wardens kit! Or is it not there anymore?
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In response to: "Goodbye to the cheap tarts" 867 days old
by Suzie [Visitor]

Tim, you've got me convinced. Have never heard anyone wax so lyrical & so convincingly about raspberries. Well done. Your blog is ace! Sooz xx more…

In response to: "Creating a Buzz" 874 days old
by Suzie [Visitor]

Thanks for the recipe Tim, Kingston-Black-Pimms will be first on the party list for the whole summer. Hurrah! more…

In response to: "Hot off the Press Part II" 888 days old
by claire [Visitor]

Open day sounds good, hope you get labels for it, are you doing the trail and being teacher timmy for the day??!!

Just one thing.....on the LEAF site the farm appears in the east of england region.....

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In response to: "Hot off the Press Part II" 890 days old
by Phil [Visitor]

Bees were promised..? more…

In response to: "Hot off the press" 895 days old
by timengland [Member]

Are you sure you need to talk about this it is our fault your still in the League 1... more…

In response to: "Hot off the press" 897 days old
by mikeben121 [Member]

we need to talk about this football thing. As an erstwhile Forest fan I had no idea you were a Yeovil fan! more…

In response to: "Hot off the press" 898 days old
by timengland [Member]

Thanks for the comments on here and emailed direct to me. It confirms what I thought middle left, I have asked them to change the font on the www.manorfarmshop.com or procide me with an editable version I can change in Photoshop. more…

In response to: "Hot off the press" 901 days old
by Mark [Visitor]

I really like the sketchy strawberry as it has better visual impact, if you are going for a plain font then I think it would suit a much bolder typeface or like cw says have the web address in a more conventional typeface and keep love strawberries in the other font.

What about a nice clean rounded font such as arial rounded - have a l more…

In response to: "Hot off the press" 901 days old
by corporatewhore [Member]

Really like the top left - the black outline gives good definition and works on the eye. You might find that altering the typeface to a slightly less 'swirly' one for the website address will make it look cleaner and enable you to keep the 'Love Strawberries' in that style.

While I'm giving my 2p's worth, it may work to take the bran more…

In response to: "Change of Menu" 902 days old
by timengland [Member]

An interesting thought Phil. Well honey is affected by the flowers that the bees have collected the nectar, but not to the extent that jam will be made. more…

In response to: "Change of Menu" 902 days old
by timengland [Member]

Well they are now a bit wary of people after we have had a few pot shots, with luck I will have a pigeon dinner soon. more…

In response to: "Change of Menu" 902 days old
by timengland [Member]

Well bees are not the only insect to pollinate strawberries, certain types of flies will also pollinate, althought set and size of fruit may not be as great as with bees. Strawberries will also self pollinate with wind a small amount. Don't think you can train flies though Hallsworth. There might well be a bit more about encouraging bees in some more…

In response to: "Just Landed" 902 days old
by timengland [Member]

Probably not worth saving them we have probably got enough mostly from junk dvds sent through the mail etc. But thanks for the thought. more…

In response to: "Change of Menu" 903 days old
by Phil [Visitor]

I've heard that if you keep bee hives in strawberry fields you get jam instead of honey. I'm hoping you could test this theory and post your results. more…

In response to: "Change of Menu" 903 days old
by andy [Visitor]

Tim

Great blog.

As an amateur strawberry grower myself, what are your professional top tips for ensuring a good healthy crop? There are not many bees in our areas, but I've heard that flies can be trained to pollinate plants, is this correct?

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In response to: "Change of Menu" 904 days old
by Mark [Visitor]

I reckon it might be the pigeons why don't you try shooting them that'll learn em!!! more…

In response to: "Just Landed" 908 days old
by Khalid [Visitor]

Great update....first time I heard about the hanging cd tactic! more…

In response to: "Just Landed" 909 days old
by claire [Visitor]

I hadn't actually - but i have now..... after much hassle on their website and 10 phone calls with my new friend stuart at macmillan! They are now adding an edit/remove basket button because of little old me! A box of 100 Should be with you Tuesday. c more…

In response to: "Just Landed" 909 days old
by Mike [Visitor]

Good idea for recycling CDs shall I save them for you? more…

In response to: "Just Landed" 909 days old
by timengland [Member]

Ha ha most likely. There was some healthy debate on an irrigation pipe yesterday. Think that you have already ordered the Macmillan pins for us is that right? more…

In response to: "Just Landed" 909 days old
by claire [Visitor]

Good luck with the blogging! You sound in good spirits.....o its just a matter of time before we get some ranting frustrations on here i think! c. ps here's an idea for you for the shop: http://www.macmillan.org.uk/pinup/get/moneywithpins.htm more…