Writings of a would-be smallholder in rural Monmouthshire....

Ancient David Brown Tractor, Ben - Head of Sales!, The Great Oak, Monmouthshire Tymawr Farm

Ancient David Brown Tractor, Ben - Head of Sales!, The Great Oak, Monmouthshire Tymawr Farm

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

The Land # 4 - Green Manure Update

Some photos of the Mustard's progress below.  Its going OK, and is fortunately being joined by a strong showing from the weeds.  Hopefully this will help to provide some interest for the next batch of pigs and also help to improve the texture and fertility of the soil as they root and 'plough' it in.


Still a lot of mud in evidence though - maybe time for a second sowing of Mustard?  I would really love to have a lot of Wild Garlic growing in this area - bound to be good for the taste of the pork!  Will have to find out how to encourage it here.

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