October

23.10
….Early this morning while it was dark and still raining I arranged the Basic Slag delivery for today. The rain was forecast to stop and most of the day would be sunny. Already I feel the ground may be a little soft in places and it would have been better to have done this job several weeks ago. Not knowing what lies ahead, today is a window that can't be missed. Basic Slag will address the problem of acidic soil.

The ram will be in with the ewes within a couple of days. Three ewe-lambs look behind the others and they will be kept aside for special attention. Either they'll pick up and can go in later or they can rejoin the flock once the tup comes out.

Two polytunnels are close to being ready for sheeting! Another is ready for ground tubes. Soon we'll be looking for the best day possible at this time of year. A warm windless day is ideal...

03.10
….These first few days in October have seen the beginnings of polytunnel installation. Almost one tunnel has been prepared with ground tubes set in concrete. Another will after a mornings work be ready with holes dug for the ground tubes. The other two have been marked out.