As a farmer, I spend a lot of time outdoors. It is wonderful for body, mind and soul. I am lucky to have beautiful views, thriving hedgerows and lush pastures, and this does not escape me. I am thankful every day. As the days start to really noticeably stretch in Spring, I watch in wonder as the trees come in to bud and their leaves unfurl. I imagine all of the little animals that must also be waking from their long winter nap, to start the cycle of life anew. To call this 'p

We’re starting to see a stretch in the evenings. The days are getting longer and when the sun lands on you and you turn your face towards it, even with all of the layers of clothes on, it is easy to imagine that you can sense real heat coming from it. For me, this is when I start to get excited about the prospect of getting back out into the garden and growing: flowers, herbs, fruit or vegetables, I really don’t care…I just want to get outdoors into the fresh air. Of course,