The fine fellow in the photo is Michael , who I met through my market stall and later through his interest in buying one of my Jerseys. He didn't buy the cow, but somehow ended up planting spuds with me today, despite being way over-qualified for grubbing in the dirt. Thanks Michael!
Next week I'm having a contractor rotary-hoe over the the rest of the acre in the photo, into which I will be planting leeks, broccoli, cabbage and garlic over the course of the next few months. Next season there will be another couple of acres to play with alongside the one above, which should keep me busy.
Oh, and Jezebel the Jersey cow was bought by a lovely family new to Nicholls Rivulet, so I'm happy to have lost a cow and gained a friend or two....