The problem with thistles, Jumping Lambs and making hay while the sun shines…

My first week has been a busy one; there is always a job to be done on the farm. One task that always needs attention is the control of pernicious weeds! Being Organic there is no weed killer here, so sickle in hand I found myself slicing any dock, thistle or nettle in my reach under a blazing hot sun at Wallace field. Its hard work, but satisfying when a big swathe is clear behind you.

At Willowford the orphan and quad or triple lambs, ‘pet lambs’ who have been bottle fed, are practicing escapology. They would much prefer to be in the farm yard with the humans so have jumped on and partially knocked down part of the dry stone wall surrounding the yard. We spent part of the morning rebuilding the wall to keep them out, with much hindrance from the lambs. Who I’m sure thought they were helping, but my shoelaces are not edible and don’t try and get in my pocket when I’m lifting a large stone. Or ever for that matter. It’s hard to be mad at them; they are curious and quite friendly.

At Wallace Field its time to make hay, there are two more fields to cut and hopefully the weather will hold out to dry it enough for baling by the end of the week. As the saying goes, make hay while the sun shines…

All week Susan and I have been debating what to make at the cookery demonstration at the Cumberland show on Saturday. Last night we decided to test out a lamb, mint and rosemary stir fry on the boys. It all disappeared with no complaints so it’s a go for Saturday. Come along at 115pm and judge for yourself!