Brits are known around the world for our love of complaining about the weather. However, winter is a time when we have some benefits. It is milder here than other parts of the world because of the geographic location and the Gulf Stream. In fact, winters have been getting warmer in the past two decades. So, if you work outside you likely won’t need to worry about extreme temperatures. You will probably still need waterproofs and warm layers though. Continue reading →

Winter is naturally the hardest part of the year for livestock. The cold temperatures mean animals need more calories so they can stay warm as well as maintaining growth. However, you have the issue that grass will grow much slower. You could also have snow covering the pasture. As a result, you may need to provide more forage and animal feed. Continue reading →

The whole point of wellingtons is they get muddy so your feet don’t. However, you can’t just leave them caked in mud. If you do, it can damage the materials, causing them to stiffen and crack. That can make them uncomfortable to wear and leave your feet getting wet and muddy. Continue reading →