The Apocalypse Now: Eowyn’s Wrath Hits the Isle of Arran
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Join me on the Isle of Arran as Storm Eowyn brings her wrath to our little corner of Scotland! In this video, I'm sharing snapshots of our new life on Arran, surrounded by the beauty of Lochranza and the challenges that come with island life. It's often said that you can get four seasons in one day on the island, and we've just survived a climatic event that has changed parts of the island forever.
From finding our dream cottage to starting anew in this garden for self sufficiency, I'm taking you along for the ride. It's not always easy, but it's a labor of love as I strive to make the most of our island life. So grab a cup of tea and settle in for a Scottish adventure like no other!
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A few raised garden beds would come in handy. A few mountain goats could clean out the hill behind the house for you 😂 cheers Sharyn and Rosie 🇳🇿
Raised beds in the front garden are underway. Goats are definately a NO. Firstly, there is not enough room for two (you need to have at least 2 as they are herd creatures), there is nowhere for a shed or shelter and then once cleared what? No abbatoire on this island. As an experienced sheep owner, I no longer want the ownership of livestock here. It's clearing the rocky hillface by hand (probably using ropes for safety). It's a small area, so apart from the risk of falls, shouldnt take too long. We will remove the brambles, bracken and invasive wild rhododendron and probably plant some native heathers, which should stabilise the small amount of soil with their roots. Its very shaded, so not much will grow there.
Such a shame after all your work with the apple trees. I hope you can wright it, and the pear tree survived, too. Arran was mentioned on the national news, so I thought of you two. What a return!
It was a real shock to see the damage, BUT, I've thought about how we can try and deal with the damage, and will share those ideas in a further video. There is always hope after disaster. Farming has taught me that.
If you can afford it get a polycarbonate tunnel or greenhouse as it will do much better standing in those winds as it is twin walled.
I'll look at this. Another option might be to have a low-level glasshouse made from recycled double glazing panels. Need to be a max height of 4 ft though.
Your freezer can easily survive a few days if you don’t open it and if it’s in a cold room (if not you should wheel it into the coldest place you have).
Thank you. Yes, freezer was fine. John is going to service the small generator he has just in case it happens again.
Wrap a chest freezer in a duvet and don't open it and it should take a few days to defrost. In 87 we were without power for five days, which was too long, but two days should be ok.
@@Sue-t3h great tip! John actually has a generator in his shed ( he has EVERYTHING in his shed), but needs to service it and get fuel for it for next time ( and I'm sure there will be a next time), but thanks for sharing that great tip!