Our Farm Diary & Blog

We’ve got some properly lovely news, and yes, we did do that awkward thing where you read the email twice just to make sure it’s real, apart from anything, it came through relatively late in the evening, we'd had a busy day so I think we both thought we'd misread something! You might have seen from our social media, but we're excited to say that we’re officially shortlisted as a finalist in the UK Small Business Awards in the category Best Family Business 2026. That’s a sente

We've recently done a podcast episode titled The Art of a Granny Hobby, but I felt that is needed an accompanying blog post too, especially as we move into the darker nights when people's mental health can take a dip. If you haven't listened to it already, you can now on Spotify or YouTube by clicking below! A “granny hobby” sounds quaint until life starts to feel too loud, too fast, and too bright. Then knitting a row, stirring jam, writing a letter, or tending a pot of herb

Now, it's no secret I'm more of an autumn person, especially as someone who lives with PMLE, the sun and I don't always get on... But there's something beautifully special about the Summer Solstice. The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year, a moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. This event has fascinated people for thousands of years, inspiring celebrations, rituals, and a deep connection to nature. People came together to honour this moment

It's no secret that at Evans & Moose we're continually trying to find the balance in a world that often feels rushed and overwhelming, where slowing down can seem like a luxury or for us as small business owners, a failure. Yet, we still crave moments of calm and connection like so many others, and despite the annoying little voice in our head that tries to convince us we're not doing enough, it's important we find those moments of intentional calmness and embrace them. One w

June is the month for growing, it's a month of warmer, calmer days and a time to be spent pottering around the garden... or at least that's what all the gardening books say. In reality, it's a month where gardeners suddenly become wildly optimistic. The sun appears for approximately seventeen minutes, someone nearby starts a BBQ in a light drizzle, and we hesitantly move the big coats behind the others in the wardrobe. I've done a couple of these what to plant posts before, a

It's been just over a month since we decided we wanted to shine a spotlight on the honesty stands on Ynys Môn and the response to the first of the series was wonderful, slightly overwhelming but above all, reassuring and comforting. It solidified in my mind that honesty boxes, sheds, and stands are small wins in what could be a disconnected world and that the perseverance, skill and values of those running them deserves to be celebrated! If you haven't already, I urge you to

We often hear that procrastination is the enemy of productivity, it gets a bad reputation, sometimes even thought as a habit that steals time and focus. Society pushes us to fill every moment with action, yet, rushing through tasks can sometimes stifle creativity. What if delaying action, when done thoughtfully, actually helps unlock fresh ideas and better results? What if the constant rush is dulling our creative edge? Slowing down and allowing ourselves to procrastinate ca

Living a considered lifestyle means making thoughtful choices that align with your values, promote well-being, and encourage mindfulness. Books can be powerful guides on this journey, offering insights, practical advice, escapism and inspiration.

February often gets overlooked. It’s the shortest month of the year, squeezed between the cold of January and the promise of spring in March. A stepping stone waiting to be jumped across, with very few people stopping to admire the view on the way. Yet, February holds a unique charm that deserves more attention. It is a month filled with renewal, connection, and a celebration of love in many forms. We felt February deserved a little love letter of it's own, inviting you to ap

Winter often carries a reputation for cold, darkness, and lack of life. Yet, beneath the surface, it offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and prepare for #growth. Learning to embrace #winter as a season of #rejuvenation can transform how we approach challenges and change. This post explores how to master the art of wintering by understanding its rhythms, nurturing yourself, and finding meaning in quiet moments. Embracing the Winter Rhythms #Wintering is more than en

A lot of small businesses are finding this Christmas build up slower than usual, the dreaded budget with all the doom and gloom associated headlines isn't helping, but we thought we'd do a quick blog post of how easy it actually is to support small businesses. So, here are five easy things you can do that will make a difference to a small business in the run up to Christmas and beyond. Read their Blogs Chances are most small businesses have a blog like this one. It can be lo

Ok, first of all, let me tell you that I'm writing this blog after six hours on the phone to Companies House and Gov.UK today alone, so the content might be fuelled by frustration, caffeine and the need to express myself through varying degrees of profanity... but, we thought this would be an interesting post showing just a few highs and lows of #smallbusiness ownership in the UK. Now, this is solely based on our experience and #business and I'm sure other people will have di