Season 28
21 episodes · Apr 12, 2023
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- S28E1
Caravan and sweet potatoes
Apr 12, 202330mThe old caravan needs a new home, which gives Frank new opportunities and a much better view from Kastaniegaarden. The beets need to be harvested before the frost, but the yield is unfortunately meager - on the other hand, the sweet potatoes are enormous.
- S28E2
Archeology and Anorak
Apr 19, 202330mFrank has lost his favorite anorak and after testing new canvas fabric, the Singer sewing machine goes to work making a new one. During the annual cleaning of the cobblestones, a strange groove appears and Frank cannot figure out what it has been used for.
- S28E3
Hedgelaying and Holland
Apr 26, 202330mTo keep the rats away from the chicken coop, it needs to be lifted onto a point foundation, which requires the use of a jack and shovel. Frank will try to make a fence using English traditions and then he will go to Holland to get inspiration for improving the upcoming reed harvest.
- S28E4
Stork nests and apple porridge
May 3, 202330mThe stork visits Kastaniegaarden every year, but it quickly flies away, so Frank starts renovating the stork's nest in the hope that the stork will stay a little longer. Last year's harvest of Bramley apples is being turned into apple porridge, and the manure heaps are being dug out to prepare for new horse manure
- S28E5
Cobblestone and Easter lamb
May 10, 202330mFrank is spring cleaning the cobblestone pavement and the peach tree in the greenhouse, which has never been successful, will be replaced with a nectarine tree. And another sure sign of spring at Kastaniegaarden - a Dalmatian lamb has been born.
- S28E6
Sowing time and Plum Blossom Grafting
May 17, 202330mIt is sowing time, and at Kastaniegaarden, the horse Solveig is harnessed to the harrow and seed drill. In the greenhouse, spring is in full swing, and Frank is trying his hand at plum blossom grafting.
- S28E7
Goose slaughter and cheese production
May 24, 202328mThe cow Leonora has given birth to a stillborn calf, and Kastaniegaarden has been doubly affected because the fox has taken all the geese. Fortunately, Frank has found a Jersey calf that Leonora has welcomed, but he is unsure whether there should be geese on the farm again.
- S28E8
Stork couple and window puttying
May 31, 202328mTo Frank's great joy, a stork couple has arrived at Kastaniegaarden, where the pair is inspecting the newly renovated and move-in ready stork nest. Fences need to be made, and windows need to be puttied, and Frank is enjoying the season of being able to milk outside.
- S28E9
Thatch reeds and hawthorn feast
Jun 7, 202328mFrank is sorting thatch reeds and is excited to see if he passes the test as a reed cleaner. He is expecting a visit from thatchers Bjarne and Tony, who will collect his thatch reeds. The sheep are being moved and eagerly nibble on the hawthorn hedge, while Frank receives help to thatch the stack of reeds.
- S28E10
The big masonry day
Jun 14, 202328mFrank receives a visit from a large team of masons who will help him get the east gable of the main house in order, which has been causing trouble for years. They will work on applying lime and plaster, but Frank also needs to tend to the tomato plants and the nectarine tree in the greenhouses.
S28E11Manure and Bridle Training
Sep 27, 202328mFrank has found an old manure container at Kastaniegaarden, and, of course, it needs to be excavated because Frank dreams of converting it into a carp pond. The horse Fillipa needs a new bridle, and butter needs to be made.
S28E12New tractor and old rakes
Oct 4, 202328mFrank has bought a new tractor, but can't use the front loader for anything, so it needs to be dismounted. The old rake needs new teeth, and then the stork returns.
S28E13Welding and windmill platform
Oct 11, 202328mFrank is going to build a platform for the windmill, so Henrik from the motor collection is helping with the welding, and a crane to lift it into place. Cheese is to be made, and with the help of the dog Kajsa, the corn is hand-weeded.
S28E14Cherries and Shingles
Oct 18, 202328mFrank's grafted cherry trees yield an abundance of berries, but one needs to climb high to reach them. More shingles need to be nailed on the mill, the courtyard's fig bushes need to be tasted, and the manure container needs to be fenced in.
S28E15Windmill and Oat Harvest
Oct 25, 202328mThe reed harvester emerges to harvest barley and oats, and Frank is excited about the results. The windmill needs a protective casing, and the threshing machine encounters problems - the peas get crushed.
S28E16Hedgehogs and Hazelnuts
Nov 1, 202328mIt's a good nut year at Kastaniegaarden, and Alma and Frank start tasting the hazelnuts while they are still fresh. A hedgehog tries to hide under the onion crates, and the sunflowers have been stripped of their seeds, so now there is no winter supply for the birds.
S28E17Scissor Sharpening and Safety Net
Nov 8, 202328mFrank heads to the old town in Aarhus to learn how to sharpen scissors and get his locks trimmed. Back at Kastaniegaarden, a wire net needs to be installed around the carp pond to prevent the sheep from falling in. In the kitchen garden, the bean trellis has toppled because Frank built it too high, and it's time to sow pak-choi and arugula.
S28E18Apple Pressing and Tough Couch Grass
Nov 15, 202328mFrank harnesses the horse Solveig to the harrow in hopes of tackling the couch grass in the field, and then Frank needs to beware of the apple-juice loving wasps as he begins pressing this year's harvest. And there's a surprise waiting in the chicken coop.
S28E19Toads and Loads of Nuts
Nov 22, 202328mThe future carp pond at Kastaniegaarden needs to be emptied of toads, and the potato harvester must be repaired before this year's potato harvest. And Frank can't recall ever gathering so many nuts before.
S28E20Corn Harvest and Sea Buckthorn
Nov 29, 202327mAfter several years of a hiatus, Frank decides to fill the freezer with the beautiful orange sea buckthorn, and the exotic large-fruited barberry has survived Frank's care and is ready to be dried. Finally, the corn is ready for picking, so Frank dons his Nepalese basket and begins the harvest.
S28E21Christmas tree apples & Christmas lantern
Dec 6, 202329mIt's Christmas at Kastaniegaarden and Frank and the dog Kaysa hangs apples on the christmas trees to feed the birds. The walnut harvest has been good, so Frank tries to bake with them. And then, Frank smiths an oil lamp with 8 wicks to create the correct Christmas lighting.