by Neil Hickson | Mar 24, 2016 | Event
Typical contents of our veg box Packing the veg boxes This Saturday we are holding an open day at the farm from 10am until 4pm. If you have been thinking of coming along to see what Burscough Community Farm is all about, now is the time to do so. Bring your wellies...
by Neil Hickson | Mar 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are having a great day in this sunshine. Lots getting done.
by Neil Hickson | Mar 19, 2016 | learning, mulch
The Power of Darkness We will be using the powers of darkness this year to achieve our organic growing aims. Well, not so much darkness, but the lack of light. Before you think that I have taken to the occult, I need to point out we are talking of light exclusion to...
by Neil Hickson | Mar 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Listening to the Lapwings and making a brew with the Kelly Kettle. Tea brewed with water boiled on a wood fire always tastes better, Country Law Number 462.
by Neil Hickson | Mar 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Hard work, but its getting me fit after a winter of writing, website work and planning. Two years of experimenting have led me to believe that 30 inch beds and 18 inch paths are the perfect human scale combination for our Market Garden.