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NEWS FROM THE FARM A busy month to
come with shearing happening and although we use contractors to
shear the sheep this is still a very busy time for the farm.
Pigs
James has been busy creating what has been named “pig paradise”.
This is basically a field which is divided into paddocks for the
pigs to roam around and root into the grass. They also have straw
filled arcs to retreat as they want.
Pat, the saddleback sow had 11 piglets on 21st May. The next sow due
to farrow is Poppy a large black due on the 9th June.
Crops
The turnips and kale has been sown and the grass and barley
planted at the beginning of May are growing nicely. All these crops
are to feed our stock over the winter months.
The Farm walk on the 26th May was enjoyed by all those who
attended including many children who collected interesting items and
took part in a quiz. 6 sows were also named: Suzie, Sally, Sausage,
Simone, Sam and Sleepy.
Come and join us on…….
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June
NW Finefood Lovers Festival
Westmorland Showground, Crooklands.
We have our own marquee and would be delighted to see you. We
will be offering samples of produce from the barbeque. Please
introduce yourself as we always enjoy meeting those interested in
local food.
Asparagus
You may have seen in the local, national or international press
that our asparagus crop was ploughed into the ground in error by a
contractor. Although we obviously haven’t any of our own asparagus
we do have available asparagus grown in Lincolnshire. Please call
for more info on 015242 71397. Please note the asparagus is not
organic.
Pick-your-own-Fruit
Underley Fruit Farm, near Kirkby Lonsdale is now open.
Strawberries, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Blackcurrants and
Gooseberries are grown. At the time of sending strawberries and
gooseberries are ripe for picking. When you have picked your fruit
relax and enjoy the views with a drink, cake or ice cream from the
refreshment facilities. There is a children’s play ground and
Do-it-yourself barbeque for you to cook organic sausages, burgers
and steaks from the Mansergh Hall Farm Shop marquee (after the
weekend of the 16th/17th June, as the marquee is in use elsewhere).
For crop information please call the dedicated line on 015242 72219.
Please note: The fruit is not grown organically. |
