netherfield
@netherfield34.bsky.social
Nether Holbrook Farm, Rutland. Shepherd, gosherd, keeper of hens & other livestock. Heritage fruit orchard. Growing & preserving my own organic food. Interested in art, history, landscape, nature, gardening & rural life. Owned by emus. #RoseWednesday 🌹
I have come inside for a cup of tea & to dry off. The wind is howling & fat raindrops splatting against the windows but someone is content on her wool blanket. I can't say I am looking forward to venturing outside again to put the animals to bed 💦☔️
November 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I have come inside for a cup of tea & to dry off. The wind is howling & fat raindrops splatting against the windows but someone is content on her wool blanket. I can't say I am looking forward to venturing outside again to put the animals to bed 💦☔️
The forecast for tomorrow is terrible so I am busy clearing the gutters in anticipation (much to the amusement of the jackdaws who happily fill them with roof moss) 💦☔️
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The forecast for tomorrow is terrible so I am busy clearing the gutters in anticipation (much to the amusement of the jackdaws who happily fill them with roof moss) 💦☔️
Another very wet day. Only the pansies & violas seemed to enjoy it. While the rain hammered at the windows I spent a happy few minutes browsing bulbs in the Farmer Gracy sale. Needless to say a package of tempting varieties will be winging my way shortly! 🌱
November 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Another very wet day. Only the pansies & violas seemed to enjoy it. While the rain hammered at the windows I spent a happy few minutes browsing bulbs in the Farmer Gracy sale. Needless to say a package of tempting varieties will be winging my way shortly! 🌱
The medlars are falling now & many are fully bletted (ripe). What shall I do with them? Jelly, mincemeat, liqueur? Decisions, decisions...
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The medlars are falling now & many are fully bletted (ripe). What shall I do with them? Jelly, mincemeat, liqueur? Decisions, decisions...
Very brief late evening sunshine, a rainbow, sheep & an emu. A very wet 24 hours in the Shire.💦🌈
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Very brief late evening sunshine, a rainbow, sheep & an emu. A very wet 24 hours in the Shire.💦🌈
As the sun breaks through after a very wet night I am busy planning to bring the last of the plants in before the cold weather arrives in a few days. A few roses are still blooming well & this is my favourite: the gorgeous, large fragrant Bourbon 'Mrs Paul' (George Paul, 1891) 🌹
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
As the sun breaks through after a very wet night I am busy planning to bring the last of the plants in before the cold weather arrives in a few days. A few roses are still blooming well & this is my favourite: the gorgeous, large fragrant Bourbon 'Mrs Paul' (George Paul, 1891) 🌹
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We have a BIG forage block bill to pay 🤯
We rely on these low-sugar forage blocks to keep 2 little laminitic-prone rescue ponies happy in their grass-free space
If there’s anyway you can support us we’d be so grateful for help: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#animalsanctuary #rescueanimals
We rely on these low-sugar forage blocks to keep 2 little laminitic-prone rescue ponies happy in their grass-free space
If there’s anyway you can support us we’d be so grateful for help: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#animalsanctuary #rescueanimals
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
We have a BIG forage block bill to pay 🤯
We rely on these low-sugar forage blocks to keep 2 little laminitic-prone rescue ponies happy in their grass-free space
If there’s anyway you can support us we’d be so grateful for help: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#animalsanctuary #rescueanimals
We rely on these low-sugar forage blocks to keep 2 little laminitic-prone rescue ponies happy in their grass-free space
If there’s anyway you can support us we’d be so grateful for help: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#animalsanctuary #rescueanimals
Lovely large cherry leaves left on the grass to break down naturally, feed the soil & return nutrients to the trees. 🍂🌱
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Lovely large cherry leaves left on the grass to break down naturally, feed the soil & return nutrients to the trees. 🍂🌱
Nelson is refusing to accept that it is morning
November 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Nelson is refusing to accept that it is morning
My latest second-hand book purchase. Seasonal soup recipes from a Benedictine Abbey set out by month. November includes Portuguese kale, Swiss chard & lentil, Zuppa alla Pavese (a bread soup), black bean soup & Monastic garlic soup. 😋🥣
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
My latest second-hand book purchase. Seasonal soup recipes from a Benedictine Abbey set out by month. November includes Portuguese kale, Swiss chard & lentil, Zuppa alla Pavese (a bread soup), black bean soup & Monastic garlic soup. 😋🥣
As predicted it seems that the cats are fond of my recently acquired second-hand wool knee blanket. Tibs spent the night checking it out for warmth & comfort & he definately approves
November 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
As predicted it seems that the cats are fond of my recently acquired second-hand wool knee blanket. Tibs spent the night checking it out for warmth & comfort & he definately approves
A warm glow from a small table lamp moved to provide a extra light for plants in the window. It won't be long before we see ice on the inside of the glass. In readiness I have used some of the money earned from selling medlars & apples to buy some second hand wool blankets to wrap round my knees❄️
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A warm glow from a small table lamp moved to provide a extra light for plants in the window. It won't be long before we see ice on the inside of the glass. In readiness I have used some of the money earned from selling medlars & apples to buy some second hand wool blankets to wrap round my knees❄️
Swirly pink twilight clouds
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Swirly pink twilight clouds
Surprise squash! I was clearing the winter squash bed to plant out my cold hardy vegetables (Collard greens, mustard, mibuna etc) & came across a lovely pumpkin lurking in the leaves. A bonus small Trombocino too to add to my roast veg tonight 😋
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Surprise squash! I was clearing the winter squash bed to plant out my cold hardy vegetables (Collard greens, mustard, mibuna etc) & came across a lovely pumpkin lurking in the leaves. A bonus small Trombocino too to add to my roast veg tonight 😋
A rainy morning in Uppingham market square
November 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
A rainy morning in Uppingham market square
Toffee apples made with Ellison's Orange dessert apples picked this afternoon. A traditional Bonfire Night treat 🔥🧨
🍽 #HomeCooking
🍽 #HomeCooking
November 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Toffee apples made with Ellison's Orange dessert apples picked this afternoon. A traditional Bonfire Night treat 🔥🧨
🍽 #HomeCooking
🍽 #HomeCooking
A lovely evening at @north_luffenham village #GuyFawkesNight celebration. A huge bonfire, sparklers, mulled wine & fireworks. Even the rain stayed away though it was very mild. Back now for baked potatoes & bangers & a rare treat - homemade Ellison's Orange toffee apples!
November 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A lovely evening at @north_luffenham village #GuyFawkesNight celebration. A huge bonfire, sparklers, mulled wine & fireworks. Even the rain stayed away though it was very mild. Back now for baked potatoes & bangers & a rare treat - homemade Ellison's Orange toffee apples!
The pigs runs are belly deep in mud now & hairy pigs like kune-kunes soon get covered in it. I spent a few hours with some spare pallets & made a couple of platforms for them to stand on above the mire. They seem pretty popular (the pigs have full access to the mud if they want).
November 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The pigs runs are belly deep in mud now & hairy pigs like kune-kunes soon get covered in it. I spent a few hours with some spare pallets & made a couple of platforms for them to stand on above the mire. They seem pretty popular (the pigs have full access to the mud if they want).
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House of Ypres
A.Y. Jackson
1917
A.Y. Jackson
1917
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
House of Ypres
A.Y. Jackson
1917
A.Y. Jackson
1917
Whatever happened to 'penny for the Guy'? Ubiquitous in my childhood. Effigies of Guy Fawkes dressed out in old clothes & stuffed with straw touted around in an old pram, wheelbarrow or handmade go-kart. A friend called it an extortion racket run by small children! Happy days 🧨
November 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Whatever happened to 'penny for the Guy'? Ubiquitous in my childhood. Effigies of Guy Fawkes dressed out in old clothes & stuffed with straw touted around in an old pram, wheelbarrow or handmade go-kart. A friend called it an extortion racket run by small children! Happy days 🧨
In the grey light of an overcast morning, a warm glow from late season apples, waiting to be harvested. This is Pope's Scarlet Costard. A rare but beautiful variety. Raised as a red sport of the old Medieval apple Costard by William Pope of Welford Park, Newbury early 19th C. 🍎🌱🍂
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In the grey light of an overcast morning, a warm glow from late season apples, waiting to be harvested. This is Pope's Scarlet Costard. A rare but beautiful variety. Raised as a red sport of the old Medieval apple Costard by William Pope of Welford Park, Newbury early 19th C. 🍎🌱🍂
Ethereal sky as the light fades at the end of a grey windy day. The last ash leaves clinging on to the bitter end
November 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Ethereal sky as the light fades at the end of a grey windy day. The last ash leaves clinging on to the bitter end
Pink sunset sky with waxing moon
November 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Pink sunset sky with waxing moon
The last of the Horse Chestnut leaves. Falling fast now 🍂🌱
November 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The last of the Horse Chestnut leaves. Falling fast now 🍂🌱