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22/06/2026

So....nearly....ripe!!!!!!

Two weeks later than last year, finally the cherry tomatoes have started to change colour! I'm expecting things to slow again this week in the extreme heat, but everything has been thoroughly watered this morning and it's lovely and cool first thing anyway.

Please take care in the weather this week, especially my friends in the south where we used to live who are likely to hit record temperatures ###x

21/06/2026

Happy Summer Solstice!!!! This year, it's at 0924am on Sunday 21 June.

Technically it's the shortest night and the two days either side are the longest.

People around the world celebrate the summer solstice with feasts, bonfires, picnics, and traditional songs and dances.

It started foggy here, but it's clearing to a fine day. With the scorching heat predicted for next week, today is a good day to get outside and enjoy the world we live in.

However or whether you choose to celebrate it, I wish you all a wonderful day.

I'll be at Wragby Town Hall from 11am today with a host of seasonal goodies, so do drop by and say hello!

20/06/2026

Saturday shout outs!

The deliveries are getting bigger, now we've got the early summer veggies coming through, so here's a big THANK YOU to the following local businesses that continue to support our little local business

The Bistro Bar & Kitchen in Rasen
The Vintage Tearooms in Tealby
Tabula Rasa Bistro & Deli - Louth
J. Shaw & Son in Alvingham
The Green Life Pantry in Rasen
The Advocate Arms in Rasen
The Viking Way Cafe &Bar in Ludford

And don't forget we're at Wragby Town hall this Sunday!

19/06/2026

Top Farm Piggies Squeakly Report

The herd is sad 😢 Old Man Kirk passed away this week due to old age. Girl-hooman and mum-hooman met him 2 days old at the rescue where he was born, and they have had him since 6 weeks old. He would come when called, loved a fuss and sleeping on girl-hooman whilst she watched TV was his favourite activity.

Us girls will miss him 😢😭

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Major Kira, Lieutenant Dax, and Keiko O'Brien

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

The squashes are really enjoying the mixture of sun and shade, and they are literally bursting with fruit. The skins are still soft, but won't be long!!!!

17/06/2026

Wednesday Wow's 😲

Where did all these Gem Squash come from? Last week they were tiny little green golf balls. This week, they are cricket ball size and I harvested a few for Wendy Adams and Neil Mccarthy. Hopefully they enjoyed them!

There's more to come, so if you like Gem Squash, let me know!!! I should have a few at Wragby on Sunday.

16/06/2026

Tasteful Tuesday

We've got loads of gherkins coming through now, so we've started making our fabulous pickled gherkins, flavoured with Star Anise and Turmeric.

Check out Catherine Shaw serving suggestion! They taste great on burgers and in a sandwich too.

Want some? I'll be at Wragby this Sunday with the next batch and will distribute to The Green Life Pantry in Rasen as well as J. Shaw & Son near Louth soon!

15/06/2026

Monday Mini's

The recent mix of sunshine and rain has worked wonders for the greenhouses!

We've spotted the first aubergine 🍆 on the early type, and strings of cherry tomatoes 🍅 forming. And lots of peppers 🫑 too - interestingly, it's the yellow and purple ones first this year, when it's normally the red ones!

13/06/2026

Saturday 13 June is Wildlife in your backyard, a FREE family community event at Bell Park (behind Dexels) in Market Rasen.

We'll be there with our preserves and microgreens plus a FREE children's activity.

I've also got LOTS of tomato plants and courgette plants, all to raise money for the Scout Group, who'll be there too so if you are interested in your child attending one of our sections, have a chat with a leader.

There is a children's theatre group and storytelling.

Happy Hooves will be there as will Market Rasen Lions and many more as well as tasty hot food.

Even if you can't come along, I'd appreciate as many likes and shares as possible.