Our Journal
After a long, dark Winter, change is in the air. Signs of Spring are emerging in the hedgerows, from the earth and in the sky. Daylight is creeping in a little earlier each morning, and birdsong fills the air as animals begin to go about their busine...
Each winter we're inundated with adverts, messages and social media posts encouraging us to detox, commit to new resolutions, and overhaul our health in the name of a ânew year, new you.â And whilst these may be done with the best of intentions, rec...
Social media may be telling us to start a ânew year new meâ regime, but nature is asking you to go softly; to remain in a state of Wintery hibernation, cosiness and calm amidst the cold and darkness. Because even though the calendar may tell us itâs ...
Yesterday, the world felt very small and very sacred. We welcomed our second child, and our first boy, into the world. He was born at home, in the quiet of the bath, with just our family present. It was a profound, smooth experience that reminded us ...
Over the past three years, My Little Farm has grown from an idea into a living experiment in community-owned food and land. That growth has not been linear. We've made progress, made mistakes, and learned - often the hard way. We now know what it tru...
Long nights, colder weather and less bright sunlight can all cause some of us to feel a little low around Winter time. Much of this is linked to the way sunlight interacts with our hormones â less sunlight means less serotonin - our âhappy hormoneâ â...
Itâs the busy festive season. If youâre not caught up in the chaos of hosting guests, perhaps youâre navigating social events, seasonal celebrations and special occasions. Whatever youâre up to, one thingâs for sure; looking after your nutrition is a...
Breathing techniques have been practiced for thousands of years within the realms of yoga, shamanism and natural medicine with the purpose of impacting how we feel physically and mentally. Some of the most ancient breathing techniques â known as pran...
Cold, crisp mornings, dark nights and the distinct smell of bonfires; November has arrived and weâve truly settled into the rhythm of Autumn. October brought a bounty with the harvest, and as we enter November, weâre looking forward to hearty root ve...
Autumn and Winter have long been associated with âcold and flu seasonâ, but the truth is, we donât have to succumb to falling ill at this time of year if we know how to properly nourish ourselves.Â
There are two theories of how the body becomes ill;...
Our mission starts with food as the foundation. We choose sovereignty over convenience and we're here to build something that outlasts us.
When we started My Little Farm, we were clear about two things. First, food sovereignty matters: families need...
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall"
Scott Fitzgerald
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Can you feel it in the air? The shift from balmy Summer to cool, crisp Autumn often brings with it a whole new energy and a whole new world of golden, orange and red. W...
At My Little Farm, we believe that the future of food lies not in the hands of corporations, but in the hands of people.
People who care deeply about what they eat, where it comes from, and the land that makes it possible.
And over the past months,...
As stewards of a smallholding farm, weâve come to understand that caring for the land and nurturing our community are deeply connected. When we honour the land, we create a foundation for a healthier, more vibrant world and when we honour our commu...