by Richard | Feb 23, 2021 | Farm Updates
After seeing the last video, some of suggested I build a bridge over the stream to be able to drive the platform timber all the way. Upon checking the stream, I realised I can drive on the ice today, so no bridge will be needed. I’ll be marking out the positions for...
by Richard | Feb 22, 2021 | Farm Updates
The snow is starting to melt, so I’ve got the saw bench out and have started cutting down the yurt and tipi frames. It’s still a little difficult to access the designated spots in the forest, but I’ve managed to get some of the timber up there. In total I’ll be making...
by Richard | Feb 19, 2021 | Farm Updates
I have a lot of heavy lifting to do with my new tractor, so I’ve got myself a tractor weight. Its tractor mounts not being the right size, I had our friend Vind come by to weld new ones. Tree seeds have arrived (nuts, apples and others) as well as rice, which I’m...
by Richard | Feb 18, 2021 | No-Dig Market Gardening, Starting a Farm
After a short Brexit break, our caterpillar tunnels are back on sale again! The tunnels are designed by me and manufactured from high-quality steel in the UK. They’re 4.26m wide (covering 4 standard-width beds), have 2.5m headroom and are available in 20m, 30m, 40m...
by Richard | Feb 16, 2021 | Farm Updates
Here’s a bit of a different video for you about… aquascaping! Up here at 50 degrees north, we don’t see green plant growth for 6 months of the year. And so, inspired by Ragnar’s interest in creatures, ecology and ecosystems, we figured we’d make our own habitat...