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Self-Sufficient In Suburbia November/December
jonathanwallace
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The mild autumn seemed to have been broken by the snow which our hens experienced for the first time. Christmas was coming up and we were determined that our seasonal feast...
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How to extract fat from game birds
jonathanwallace
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As we try to become more self-sufficient, we need to find alternatives to foods we would otherwise buy in shops. Getting a source of fats is more challenging but we do swap...
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How to make rosehip jelly
jonathanwallace
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I normally make rosehip jelly in the early autumn but as a result of the mild winter (2011/12) I was able to pick rosehips in December. In this video I show you how to make...
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How to make scotch eggs
jonathanwallace
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Our hens are now laying lots of eggs for us so we have lots of opportunities to make egg dishes. In this video I show you how to make scotch eggs. For more on our attempts ...
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How to make nettle and pea soup
jonathanwallace
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Mild autumn weather encouraged nettles to grow in October and November so we picked the leaves, steamed and froze them. In December we used the leaves to make a soup wich i...
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The Gardens at Chartwell House
jonathanwallace
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Chartwell House was the private home of Sir WInston Churchill, Britain's wartime Prime Minister. There are extensive gardens at the house which are open to the public. The ...
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feeding the hens with mash
jonathanwallace
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Hens need a balanced diet. We sometimes give them a mash made from oatmeal with chopped cabbage and sprout leaves mixed in.
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Giving the bees oxalic acid
jonathanwallace
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Bees have been badly affected by the varroa mite parasite in recent years. To keep it at bay, we applied oxalic acid to our hives.
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How to make spiced apple jelly
jonathanwallace
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We made some sweet mince meat and as a result we had a large quantity of apple cores and peel left over. Instead of throwing it onto the compost heap, we used it to make a ...
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Feeding fondant to bees
jonathanwallace
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November has arrived and it's time to feed fondant to the bees. This will provide them with a food source throughout the winter.
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