Pigs are usually considered to be heavy and slow animals. Indeed, it is difficult to believe that an animal whose weight can reach a quarter of a tonne in just over a year (we’ve measured our Tamworths!) can be as speedy as... Read More
Earlier in the year, Axe Edge Green Farm invited Stockdales to visit our farm. You can find more about the day itself in our July blog article https://axeedge.co.uk/2018/07/27/stockdales-visit/ We have followed it up this letter on 22nd November 2018. Dear Friends at... Read More
Driving around the Peak District National Park in winter is great, when the roads are clear and safe. During the winter months Flash, being Britain’s highest village, does get its fair share of snow. Winter driving in Peak District can be a... Read More
T’was a quiet evening at Axe Edge Green Farm on All Hallows’ Eve. Living in the middle of nowhere means there are no trick or treaters like there were where we used to live. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t mind little... Read More
Preparing the wood burner • Take a fire lighter and place it on the grate. • Place a good amount of kindling around and on top of the fire lighter. • Place a medium size log on top of the kindling. Lighting... Read More
We have six new hens on our farm. They arrived yesterday and are trying to find their feet. It is never easy to join an established flock of hens, as they can be quite nasty towards the new arrivals. Unfortunately, we have... Read More