Ballyteige Farm
Adventures of a city girl who gave it all up to live the good life on a smallholding in rural Ireland.
First Signs of Growth
After an incredibly cold April when there was frost almost every morning and even snow on some days, at last, mid-May we have signs of growth. I was beginning to despair that none of the seeds we'd planted would germinate and we'd have to start all over again, but the...
My Perfect Sourdough
My Perfect Sourdough I make Sourdough Bread at least once a week. The day before I would discard half of the sourdough starter and feed it with 2 tbsps flour and 2 or 3 tbsps water. This ensures the starter is fresh and very active, therefore giving a good rise...
Building the Chicken Coop
In preparation for the arrival of the hens, Tadhg built a chicken coop next to the old horse rail. The Rooster was supervising the entire build. A new hen house was bought as a flat pack and had to be put together. The old hen house that was brought from Dublin was...