I’m sad to hear that Saskatoon berries have made it past Canada. I liked the exclusivity. I’m extremely happy that other places get to enjoy this little purple berry. Frozen is best. I know most of you won’t be able to spot a leaf on a drive through the wilds of if it’s origin, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, I know I can. I know several places of wild growth. I’m happy and mad.
@fatima-purposefullybeautif595028 күн бұрын
your garden is gorgeous
@FoodForestPermacultureАй бұрын
Cheers
@boardmanrossАй бұрын
How peaceful. But what was Damson shouting at 😂
@TapoNothFarmАй бұрын
It can be peaceful here sometimes!! ;) She had only been on the farm for a day and was calling for her calf that she had just been separated from :(
@sukotu23Ай бұрын
Forgot to ask in my earlier comment but do you have a plan on deterring birds from eating the berries at all or are raspberries quite good at protecting themselves from the birds? I had a small bush in the garden and was surprised that most of them escaped the attention of the birds but they were pretty well hidden and covered by their own thorns.
@sukotu23Ай бұрын
TIL that you got different varietes of raspberries like earlies and autumn! Amazing. Just curious when do the early ones become available for picking? And also - do you have a specific place you source these from in Scotland? Thanks! Great vid btw!
@jenclark1418Ай бұрын
Do you have any updates? Are you still utilizing this method? Are you finding it creates weed seed free compost? Thank you
@coralietate620Ай бұрын
What a fantastic evolving system. Thanks for sharing your journey. Watching your vids from Australia and interested to know what temp is 'hot for Scotland'? Beautiful blue sky. I'd love to come and WOOF with you guys one day.
@TapoNothFarmАй бұрын
Thank you! Mid twenties we all start feeling the heat, verging on 30 would be very hot for us! Although, after living in Oz for a while, I miss the heat!
@nicholasmenzel201Ай бұрын
Such a beautiful place. Your cat seems really big! :D
@howardroe75152 ай бұрын
Dung beatles for cow pat control
@veronicabalfourpaul22882 ай бұрын
love the wee Dexter!
@user-gk1lx5dp9z2 ай бұрын
Love how Lilli helps and chats away. She is growing up so quickly.
@ricos14972 ай бұрын
Looks fantastic. Great that we got some beautiful hot days in before heading back to cold, wintery June!
@ValeriaVincentSancisi2 ай бұрын
One way to reduce the fly pressure in the pasture is to move a posse of the chickens in a moveable chick shaw 3 days after the cows leave and they go right to the cow patties and eat the larvae and spread the manure.. win win.... improves pasture, less flies, less bought feed for the chickens, less moving of chicken manure...
@ValeriaVincentSancisi2 ай бұрын
oh my goodness you just said you plan to do that very thing!
@TheWoodlandOrchard2 ай бұрын
The fence system looks great. Is the lower wire not live? It didn't look as if you are strimming or scything the grass around the base of the fence. I also wondered if Rosa was moving the wire away from the shrub but maybe not. You don't have issues with the fence shorting? Inspirational and entertaining as always, thank you.
@TapoNothFarm2 ай бұрын
Hi there! We often do cut the grass below the bottom line as it is electrified. In this instance we just trod the grass down which we felt was enough but now, a month later, we'll most likely have to scythe/strim etc before putting up the fence as the growth is a lot more. We also carry a pruning saw to cut back branches that are touching the lines or at least hanging close that might temp browsing which will then pull the branch onto the fence. It's different every grazing cell, every month really. Thanks so much for the support!
@TheWoodlandOrchard2 ай бұрын
@@TapoNothFarm Thank you for the reply. I visited The Inkpot farm in Lincolnshire at the weekend and saw their cell grazing system. Animals are missing from my site, for some good reasons, but I'm always interested in seeing how folks like yourself integrate cell grazing with other systems. Great videos!
@az555442 ай бұрын
Instead of showing us your face and a bit of your arm pointing, turn the camera around. We’re not here for/entertained by your face.
@herewegrowmama2 ай бұрын
the difference in damson! Amazing how she goes to the stand herself now!
@TapoNothFarm2 ай бұрын
Yeah she has very quickly learned the drill!
@SgtSnausages2 ай бұрын
Haying with my scythe is probably my favorite activity out there. We only do a quarter acre Hay Plot for our Rabbit's Winter feed. 14 breeders we've gotta kerp alive. We get 3 cuttings. Two of 'em go for the growoutsv n season, the remainder is saved for Dec-March feeding when pretty much nothing grows here.
@leonoracosta64902 ай бұрын
I didn't know about tree hay! What a great and smart permaculture method! Thanks for sharing this knowledge. God bless 🙏
@patrickguyot12902 ай бұрын
What a lovely little film ❤
@rebeccacook79242 ай бұрын
❤️
@herewegrowmama2 ай бұрын
Love love loved this! So inspiring with the cows and especially loving all you are learning about Dexters!! 🌿🌱
@TapoNothFarm2 ай бұрын
Hey Leah! Thanks so much for watching...you'll have to come meet the coos some day soon X
@veronicabalfourpaul22883 ай бұрын
Very nice kind of farming!
@GeorginaNZ0113 ай бұрын
Somehow, this was the exact video I needed today 🙂so peaceful and beautifully captured. So looking forward to following along with your journey with the adorable cows!
@TomTurner7043 ай бұрын
Very artistic video! It's a beautiful compilation with blend of video and sound. I love the close up of the cow eating with the powerful sound.
@patblaney38953 ай бұрын
Nice to see yous to see yous nice good stuff guys
@jayneeburks84823 ай бұрын
A girl after my own heart. I could listen to my cows chew for days. 😊
@maristermcsorley42033 ай бұрын
So blessed with those sounds 😊
@conradhomestead45183 ай бұрын
Beautiful nature/animal sounds. So peaceful. 😌
@conradhomestead45183 ай бұрын
First!
@farmyourbackyard20233 ай бұрын
Lillie’s sweet good mornings were so precious. I’m glad you are focusing on family.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture3 ай бұрын
I admit, I do sometimes wonder about a Jersey here. It'll be interesting seeing how they work out for you.
@scipioafricanus23 ай бұрын
is this not a better way to live than feminism?
@patblaney38953 ай бұрын
Top of the morning to you
@punjabseth2603 ай бұрын
👍👌
@fionagrows18483 ай бұрын
When did that tiny baby turn into a walking , talking little girl! How time flies.
@danyoutube74913 ай бұрын
I was amazed when she said Romanesco! It's quite a long word, and she pronounced it so well. She looked to be having such a fun time playing with her mother's hair too :)
@carlyamandaart3 ай бұрын
Fantastic Vlog, I’m missed your Smallholding updates and goodness I love the cows. I met some Dexters at the weekend and really love the idea of milking them x
@TapoNothFarm3 ай бұрын
Thanks you!
@annabelmacrae52563 ай бұрын
Love your videos. This takes me back to my childhood in the NW Highlands croft with our milking cow Mum made butter and crowdie and we children took pails of milk to old aunties. More videos please ❤
@TapoNothFarm3 ай бұрын
Sounds wonderful!
@lascauxpermaculturegardens96013 ай бұрын
Congratulations on getting cows, I am sure you will love them! We love the opportunity to make all our dairy and fresh milk/cream. More importantly, you will have so much compost! One thing I should mention, health and safety, as a fellow jersey owner, be careful with your position when you milk, do not have your face in hoof range , if she kicks( rope snaps, a fly goes by,needs a pee 😅) she will break your jaw. Enjoy the journey!
@TapoNothFarm3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TheWoodlandOrchard3 ай бұрын
What a great childhood for Lilli. She's a very lucky girl. I've also just planted out my peas in a 'forest' of hazel brash. Looks a lot more interesting than bamboo. Keep at it!
@marilynstanbury50983 ай бұрын
Great to see you and the vegetables again, but really sad to see the goats gone, use to love seeing them as I was brought up with goats and they are such characters. Loved seeing the relationship between Rosa and the goats, but glad they have a good home. Lily has such a wonderful upbringing with your way of life, pure magic. Thanks
@TapoNothFarm3 ай бұрын
They might come back one day!
@ronaldshort98193 ай бұрын
Butter and cheese and rich milk…..maybe just the wrong goats….Nigerian dwarfs are supposed to be best for that, and you could cross Nigerian dwarfs with Nubian which would also get you the same but more volume…..just saying 😊
@carolbulmer82533 ай бұрын
Hi, James, Rosa, and Lily. So good to see you all. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your vlogs❤️❤️❤️
@8THIRSTY3 ай бұрын
Delightful as always. We have loved milking our Dexters in Australia; Jersey's too; on our 30 acres. Always such a great time listening to your calm and joyfilled vlogs. Thank you, James, Rosa, and Lily xxx love the pea sticks
@TapoNothFarm3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@arcobalenonellorto89943 ай бұрын
Lilli is so sweet when she gave the good morning to the chickens 💚
@polarbear37533 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video--Glad to see you all back full of the joys of spring. I have missed them immensely. And Hey-History repeating itself with the cows---you'll have a wonderful stone cold dairy in the house for all the mouth watering milk and cream and butter to come. New tatties 'n' butter -everybody's favourite.
@TapoNothFarm3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@maristermcsorley42033 ай бұрын
What a lovely surprise they look beautiful 😍 love the music who is the artist? Thanks for the lovely video 😊
@TapoNothFarm3 ай бұрын
Its a song called Better than Two by the Visitants, thanks for watching!
@dogoodthings_farm3 ай бұрын
This is really useful inspiration for our grazing system. We currently have geese grazing on previously permanent pasture but one day hope to do something very similar to this, integrating different live stock and trees!
@TapoNothFarm3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much guys!!
@stamperitis3 ай бұрын
The honeyberry is deceptive. It turns purple and you think it’s ripe. Nope, wait several weeks until they get sweet when you eat one. Net them for sure or you won’t get any
@jakeyjake5053 ай бұрын
We have a several-acre field of mature Honeyberry rows at my work just 90 mins drive from you. There is a big difference between the varieties but Aurora taste the best to me. If you fancy a look around just let me know!
@TapoNothFarm3 ай бұрын
Hi Jake, that's great to hear - is it one of the Scottish Honeyberry Growers farms?
@jakeyjake5053 ай бұрын
@@TapoNothFarm it certainly was a couple of years ago but not sure if they are anymore. It seems the UK market is still small. In my opinion they are as good as blueberries if hand-harvested at the right time, but there is a range in ripeness on any given bush and they don't last long. Machine harvesting results in more unripe fruit so may only be suited to processed products that can be sweetened