Bustle And Sew

Published: Wed, 10/25/23

Hi, Here in Somerset October is fading into November in a soft grey sort of way. We have had days of drifting rain and muzzy mists that settle on the…

Published: Sun, 10/22/23

Hi ,The mornings are darker now, and chilly, the chickens are in much less of a hurry to leave their cosy coop when I let them out each day, and Alfie…

Published: Sun, 10/15/23

Hi, Now autumn is really and truly upon us as the first frosts of the season are forecast for this weekend. The log store is comfortingly full, ready…

Published: Sun, 10/08/23

Hi ,I am so pleased to be able to announce that the first of our Shepherd's Huts - Rhubarb, is ready! It's taken quite a long time - and a lot of…

Published: Sun, 10/01/23

Hi ,Autumn is truly upon us now, the October Magazine was published last week (above are some of the projects) and the nights are rapidly drawing in.

Published: Wed, 09/27/23

Hi ,I feel that I should begin this newsletter with an apology and e planation - so here goes.... I'm sorry that I haven't been in touch for a while,…

Published: Sun, 09/10/23

Hi ,September mornings are chilly and wisps of mist linger in the valley until after sunrise. The air is fresh with scents of autumn while along the…

Published: Sun, 09/03/23

Hi ,And, just like that, the summer is at an end. There are sunflowers in my vase, plump and juicy blackberries still to gather, though the harvest is…

Published: Sun, 08/27/23

Hi ,As I am sure everyone who has ever read either my blog, or one of these newsletters must know by now, I had always wanted to keep chickens - and…

Published: Sun, 08/20/23

Hi ,The evenings are beginning to draw in noticeably now and it's getting dark much earlier. The chickens put themselves to bed at dusk, and then one…