Beginning a new Garden
When we took possession of Blackbird Cottage the garden was sparse to say the least. One thing we knew had to…
Spring Themed Afternoon Tea
With the weather warming up here at the farm I’ve been feeling far more enthused about opening the house again. I…
Small Event Decorating Ideas
This week was a big one here at the farm. We have two sold-out events for the first time. Sunday was…
6 Reasons to Visit a Farm
Over the past three months, we have begun opening the farm to small groups of people for farm tours. School classes…
9 Ways To Live the Country Life When You’re Not in the Country
Wanting to quit the city and live an idyllic life far away from the crowds has had something of a resurgence…
Our Country Life Dream
For as long as we’ve been together, Gavin and have had a dream of living in a rambling farmhouse in the…
Crazy For Cottagecore
Cottagecore is the trend I’ve been waiting for all my life. The aesthetic is something I did in our very first…
A Perfect Christmas Guest Bedroom in 4 Easy Steps
Do you need to turn your home office or shabby spare room into a relaxing getaway for guests over Christmas? Even…
Our Favourite Plants for a Farmhouse Garden
I don’t profess to be a gardener. In fact, I’d go as far as to say I dislike gardening unless it…
My Favourite Farmhouse Baked Beans
We enjoy homemade baked beans at any time of the year. Since our daughter became a vegetarian five years ago, I’ve…
Celebrating A Year On the Farm
Happy birthday, Green Gate Farm! Today marks a year since we moved to the hovel we call home. It’s been a…