The day after my adventure with Cyril and The Cast Sheep, I walked up to the farm to see the new arrival. Margaret was delighted (and relieved) that the unfortunate ewe had not only made a full recovery but delivered a strapping, healthy girl-lamb too. She was less delighted to be woken at 1am by … Continue reading A Happy Ending
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Margaret’s Lamb
The other day (after my elevenses at ten o'clock), I stepped out of the greenhouse and looked to my left; this was what I saw: These are hoggetts; one year old lambs. They are the brothers and sisters of the baby lambs currently being born up on the farm. And they are ready for slaughter. … Continue reading Margaret’s Lamb
The Anxious Gardener 