We’ve planted tomatoes on one of the horseshoe mounds, with some basil and comfrey seeds mixed in to keep them company. Last year’s pepper plants are coming back to life, and we’ve got asparagus coming up nicely in one of the raised beds.

A bell tent has been put up, ready to house any volunteers who join us over the summer.

Strimming continues across the land—we’re about halfway through now, and more of the plants are starting to show themselves again.

The wildflowers, though a bit overgrown, are attracting loads of butterflies, and we’ve noticed a big increase in bird activity this year. Some are pinching the chickens’ food, while others are moving back into the nests they built in our laundry room in previous years.

We’ve recently installed a few security cameras to help us keep an eye on things around the land.

We’re also in conversation with a local musician about working together to manage and promote a series of summer events. It’s an exciting new direction for the project, and one that we hope will be rewarding for everyone involved. Watch this space!