The Human Rotovator

Our potatoes are growing at last, after a very cold spring they have finally got under way.We spent yesterday making the ridges for the potatoes even bigger by adding yet more soil. This stops the potatoes being exposed to the sunlight and consequently turning them green . We also planted some sprouted potatoes that were lying around up in the barn. Its not exactly weed free and pristine but we are getting there.

Earthing up the Spuds

He does so much around here. He is the source of much of our energy.

Really don't know what we would do without himself , these photographs over the last few days are all a tribute to him and his work . He never stops. The upside of growing your own food are many and varied. The down side is that it requires you to be physically fit and strong and not to be afraid of hard work. He often remarks whilst cutting wood that as an energy source you cannot beat it . It warms us three times the first when it is being cut down, the second when it is sawn up and then finally when you burn it.