Thinking warm thoughts it almost a full time occupation – it’s cheaper than heating and keeps me distracted from fretting about the cold. We’ve had some glorious days this week with warm sunshine which has been such a joy making it bearable to cope... Knowing that it’s cold outside and venturing out takes a leap of faith – and a full Biggles style possum hat, thermal gloves, four layers of clothing and a fleece. Pity the bassets only have their one fur coat to keep their extremities warm. With the... Photography with cold numb fingers is like trying to walk when you have pins and needles. The mind is willing, the body appears to be functioning but you just can’t tell. The bassets get impatient with me as I stumble and stall through my micro photo shoots... The kitchen garden may look like it’s been ransacked right now but we’ve still got a wide range of winter vegetables to bring to the table every day. I’ve been taken aback by how we can create a veritable feast from what looks like a humble pile of... Enduring frosty mornings is a love hate relationship. I hate them for the chilly feeling getting up in the morning but love them for the warming sun that is generally guaranteed after a clear cold night. After chipping the ice off the chickens’ water butt I... 