River CottageTales from River CottageSeason 4 · 2006 · 10 episodesThis is the story that details Hugh's three years as a smallholder in Dorset.MoreEpisodes1Getting StartedHugh looks back on his early days at river cottage offering advice to other as to how to start their own adventures into small holding.2A Garden of DelightsFrom putting in his first organic veg beds, running the gauntlet of pests, to harvesting bumper crops from his polytunnel. He also offer tips on how to triumph at the local Horticultural show.3Joy of PigsHugh reminisces about his adventures with his pigs - from buying his first pig to training his breeding sow to hunt for truffles.4Friends and NeighboursGood friends and helpful neighbours are an essential part of the rural idyll. Hugh recalls his initiation into the rural Dorset community.5Business and BarterHugh believes that to achieve a thoroughly good living, you need to be ready to barter and heckle. He charts the rise of his own little enterprise, from the local farmers market to the tough streets of London.6Chicken and EggsThe difference between a vegetable garden and a smallholding is livestock, and every smallholder needs chickens. Hugh recalls his poultry learning curve.7Local Crafts and CustomsHugh tells us about some of the local customs he learned.8The River and the SeaHugh explains how the river and sea offer the free food - from crabs and cuttlefish to eels and pike.9The Wild LarderHugh explains why wild food should be a part of the smallholder's diet.10Land and LivestockHugh decides to continue as a small farmer - but how far should he go?Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13Season 14Season 15Season 16
