Cherry orchard tidy up
It is sad to see all these ancient cherry trees going up in smoke, a cremation of sorts. I comfort myself in the knowledge that they are making way for new trees that will almost certainly outlive me.
Squirrel treasure
Over the winter I watched a squirrel bury Cobnuts in our garden. Last night she came back to collect! I do wonder how on earth she knows where she buried them? Does she remember, or can she smell them? However you do it, I salute you and trust you enjoy …
Cobnut buds in May
The cobnut buds look quite dry and shrivelled right now, unsurprising considering how little rainfall we’ve had this spring. Is it going to affect the crop?…
Signs of life
I still feel like staying indoors, snuggled up by the fire, but the cobnut trees are already showing signs that they are getting ready for spring. 
Podcast about the health benefits of nuts
The BBC Podcast ‘Just one Thing’ with Michael Mosley focused on the health benefits of nuts in the episode ‘Nibble Some Nuts‘. They said… ‘Nuts are a rich source of fibre and polyphenols. They are also very high in fats and calories, but studies have shown that eating these bite-sized …
Allens Farm – Delivering the Freshest Greenest Cobnuts
Our goal is to get fresh Green Cobnuts to you as soon as they are ready, as if you had picked them off the trees yourself! This is a complex logistical challenge, requiring many skilled people to collaborate and play their part on time and with great care: Friday The …