While the eco-makeover of the smallholding’s accommodation carries on, Emma and I continue to seek as much practical help and advice as we can to prepare for the adventure ahead.

So it was one Saturday last month that we found ourselves visiting The Empire Farm in Somerset for their course ‘Living the good life on less than an acre’ which sounded perfect for us at The Secret Acre.

We were not to be disappointed with a day packed full of ideas and information for the garden, greenhouse, orchard and paddock.

With so much we could do at The Secret Acre it is hard to decide what to try first, so you’ll just have to watch this space!