Crop Calendar

Fruits All dates are very approximate and not all crops are available all day every day, especially strawberries FRUIT May June July August September October Blackberries ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Blackcurrents ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Gooseberries ✔ ✔ ✔ Raspberries ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Redcurrents ✔ ✔ ✔ Rhubarb ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Strawberries ✔…

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Creative Uses for Your Picked Lavender

Discover the Versatility of Lavender with The Secret Farm Welcome back to The Secret Farm’s blog! Now that you’ve mastered the art of drying lavender at home, it’s time to explore the myriad ways you can use this delightful herb. Here are some creative ideas to get you started. 1. Aromatherapy and Relaxation Lavender Sachets…

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Christmas Coloring Pages

You may use your imagination to create a variety of different Christmas scenes and scenarios using this fantastic assortment of free printables! As you complete these gorgeous colouring pages, this would be a wonderful opportunity to pull out your favourite vibrant colours and art supplies.

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Care for cut sunflowers

Once cut, sunflowers need to be maintained to ensure longevity. Here are a few tips on how to keep them looking happy and healthy. When to cut sunflowersThe morning you plan to cut your flowers, fill a clean bucket half full of warm water, between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a clean, sharp knife…

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Bee-Friendly Sunflowers

Did you know? Sunflowers can grow to astounding heights – the world record for the tallest stands at a staggering 30 feet. There are over 70 different varieties of sunflower including the Russian mammoth, the elf, the teddy bear and the moulin rouge. Sunflowers have many uses. The seeds provide food for us and wild…

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