The ‘Nothing to Farm’ blog was started to share our story with family and friends. With so many thinking we were bonkers for taking on such a big challenge (and they were right), we were getting farm updates requests every day.
So here they are,
’26 – Bringing in the Grass
Somewhat earlier than last year, the small grass meadow that we grow for baling is ready to be harvested. While…
’26 – June – The Weather Turns
June this year was super busy on the farm, starting relatively gently, then flying into chaos. And I really do…
John Wilder Mower – Drive Line Restoration
In May 2025, I spotted a rather unusual ‘Mower Conditioner’ on Facebook Marketplace. In retrospect, it was probably overpriced, but…
’26 – May – Diggers and Mowers
April’s mower repairs got their first proper test in May, and thankfully held. The spring settled into a warm-but-wet rhythm…
’26 – April – Equipment Maintenance
After the general carnage of March, this month has been a lot more sedate. The return of the sun and…
’26 – March – The Return of Spring?
Heading into March, and it finally feels like the farm is coming back to life. Spring may have finally arrived.…