Books

Whilst Ed and I both have a certain amount of relevant knowledge for our projects ahead, Ed more than me, we’re both voracious readers and like to be as clued up as possible. So I think we have single handedly managed to keep Amazon afloat recently. These are our particular recommendations at the moment, though I’ll no doubt be adding to the list as time goes on.

Basically an idiots guide to keeping chickens, really comprehensive and clear

Ed swears by this one for pigs

I'm also really enjoying this to help me plan how to keep us in vegetables for the year. Last summer was a bit of a plant it all at once and see what happens, but this year I'm determined to try and have something growing all year round.

Finally, my new best thing, to accompany all the veg we're going to be growing is this. Beautiful pictures and amazing recipes, we're having the root veg korma this evening!

Looking forward to spending the weekend finishing fencing the chicken run and beginning to fence the pig nursery (and going to the wedding of some fabulous friends).