Follow the development of the flower garden, organic farm and arboretum throughout the year at South Farm.
Monthly Archives: February 2012 February is the time for the first pruning of the year for the wisteria. At South Farm we have a number of wisteria focused in two area’s, against the kitchen wall and the running along the pergola from the conservatory to the large barn. In February, while the plant is dormant and leafless you need...  The tree of the month for February is Betula nigra or the River Birch. Originally found along the river banks of the South Eastern United States, this medium sized tree makes a great show with its shaggy, flaking, cinnamon/orange bark. This is a great tree for wet soils and so suited the site here at South...  This recipe needs to be prepared well in advance. Start the day before with the beans and you can also do the duck over night. This is a recipe we prepare for wedding guests at South Farm. A healthy portion for 4… The Beans We grow a variety of beans on small holding, our favorite for...  Despite the snow inside the polytunnels and greenhouses work has continued apace as we begin the race to provide some fresh produce for the kitchen as early as we can. The first of our new irrigation systems has been fitted into one of the new tunnels and judging by the trials we have done, watering... |
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