Two were further afield, near Uckfield in East Sussex. Both of which were brilliant - we got to see chickens and bantams (which I now want!), pygmy goats (adorable), pigs, sheep being sheared. We also had some delicious burgers and sausages and bought some locally produced Halloumi cheese which we've just had for dinner.
The first farm though was just up the road. It was set up just 5 years ago and was such an inspiration - they went from a blank canvas and now have ducks, goats, cows and pigs living in the woods. They are pretty small scale but it was lovely to see what they've achieved and definately made us more than ever want to pursue our smallholding dream! One day maybe...
When we got home we went out for a walk to pick some elderflowers. Someone from work brought in some homemade elderflower cordial last week and it was delicious! This inspired me so we went and picked 40 flowerheads which should make a fair amount to fill the bottles that I bought in Ikea yesterday. Fingers crossed the recipe works, we're using this one from Sophie Grigson.
Until we get the lemons and citric acid the elderflowers are sitting in wait:
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