04.07.09
Pigs are tanning
The pigs are starting to get a good base tan and can now stay outside all day. Their skin is like a humans and they will get a nasty sunburn so you have to let them out for limited exposure until they get a good base tan.
Our bee hives are humming with activity which is a good thing. It has been a long hard winter for them and fortunately I saved some frames of honey from last year to supply the hives that are low on food. This should tie them over for the next couple of weeks and than they can go foraging for themselves.
We have started potting up our tomato plants to 3 1/2″ pots and will start putting them outside during the day in our greenhouses. We have also sown some basil, parsley, savoury and tarragon. Space under the grow lights is at a premium now but with the warmer weather and the opening up of the greenhouses, we are in great shape for the season.
Honeybrook Farm
