Dorset lifestyle
When I collected the straw from the farm the weather forecast was on the agenda as the cows are still in the sheds, wise Bob said that this was about to be a Blackthorn Winter’, with sub zero temperatures and the threat of snow! It did snow today, several times, and the blustery east wind meant the temperature felt like minus two or three. The sheep were happy as usual and the sky cleared at dusk to reveal a bright orange sunset.
There are clouds of blossom all over the branches, should be a bumper crop of sloes in the autumn but in the meantime the bees are making the most of the nectar and pollen, the foliage appears later. A lovely sunny afternoon after a cold start, the sheep and donkeys chased about in the paddocks. Herds of cows have been let out onto the grass in adjoining fields, they’ve been kept inside since before Christmas so will be enjoying their freedom. Sowed French Bean and Runner Bean seeds, the tomato plants are doing ok and the cucumbers look good as well. Repotted a few parsley plants, would be good if it self seeded. A warm end to the day.
