I was watching a bullfinch hopping around in the garden this morning. A welcome distraction from my exercise bike torture, he was cheerfully moving around the unmown grass, occasionally checking out the peach and pear trees. They’ve always been a favourite of mine and I was reminded how their obvious characteristics of striking plumage and […]
par Heidi Smith
So where were we? Oh yes, I recall i was going to rewild and that would be that. As ever , though, the devil is in the detail. As mentioned we have donkeys, horses and a mule that can do a good job at eating grass. In fact one of the UK`s suppliers of wildflower […]
par Nik Smith
I clean a lot of toilets and make a lot of beds. So many in fact, that I just do it on autopilot which leaves me a lot of time with my own thoughts. No one wants to be left with my thoughts, not even me, so I plug myself into BBC Sounds or Spotify […]
par Nik Smith
Are you a passionate triathlete seeking the perfect getaway that combines exhilarating triathlon training with a serene and picturesque holiday for you and your loved ones? Look no further than Le Moulin de Pensol, where nature-loving athletes can immerse themselves in breathtaking surroundings, thrilling adventures, and unmatched hospitality. Located in the heart of the Parc […]
par Heidi Smith
What we did when we found Harvest Mice at the Mill If you own any amount of land in France, you also own quite a few brambles. They seem to grow bigger and meaner than they do in the UK, and somehow even the blackberries they provide don’t make them worth it. We quickly realised […]
par Heidi Smith
Over 100 species of European butterflies and moths recorded at Le Moulin: the perfect place for a butterfly and moth enthusiast to come on holiday With over 100 species of European butterflies and moths recorded at Le Moulin, it’s the perfect place for a butterfly and moth enthusiast to come on holiday. When I left […]
par Heidi Smith
The problems of buying stuff online, and too much honey My latest blog post is about the problems of buying stuff online. To be more exact, the actual problems of buying stuff online that turn out to be miniature versions of the thing I actually wanted. Also, we are absolutely covered in honey! I had […]
par Heidi Smith
We love mules, donkeys and horses We love mules, donkeys and horses. Read on to find out more about our mule, Tina. How we acquired our mule How we acquired our mule was purely by chance. A friend who runs Hee Haws donkey sanctuary was helping re-home the unwanted horses of a divorcing couple and […]
par Heidi Smith
Nous avions besoin de porcs, nous avons décidé. Nous étions en train de perdre le combat contre l'invasion des ronces, et Nik avait lu que même les petits cochons pouvaient être utiles pour déterrer les racines des ronces et retourner le sol pour faire pousser des cultures. De nombreuses vidéos YouTube plus tard, nous nous sommes retrouvés à conduire pendant 2 heures dans le Dordognshire le plus profond, après Bergerac. Nous avons eu […]
par Heidi Smith
For our blog this month I wanted to give a proper send-off to Jasper, our rescue dog – a much missed member of the team. He was put to sleep on January 12th aged only nine, but his short life is a fascinating story. Jasper was born in Romania as one of the many street […]
par Heidi Smith
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