Down on the Farm
Season 2
TV-Y
JB and Storm present a show for young children about the animals and activities that take place on the farm.
Where to Watch Season 2
16 Episodes
- Lambs and Sowing the Seeds
E1Lambs and Sowing the SeedsStorm visits a farm in Wales to meet some spring lambs, and JB meets young gardeners to see what they grow and plant in their very special school garden. JB also sees how farmers prepare the fields so new seeds to be sown. Storm shares a Down on the Farm spring poem, and we find out how rhubarb is farmed. - Calving and Asparagus
E3Calving and AsparagusStorm visits a family farm in Herefordshire to learn about the tasty treat, asparagus. We follow a group of children as they plant trees at a special event. JB finds out from farmer Jimi about calving and shares a new Down on the Farm spring poem. We also find out how oil is made from plants. - Carrots and Alpacas
E4Carrots and AlpacasStorm visits a family farm and learns how carrots are harvested. JB heads to a spring farmers' market and sees all the seasonal produce. JB also discovers how alpacas provide wool, just like a sheep, and gets to take one for a walk. Storm shares a new spring poem and we find out how flour is made from wheat. - Horse Logging and Daffodils
E5Horse Logging and DaffodilsStorm Huntley visits Crunchy and his team of horses, who together work in the woods as horse loggers. She also joins a school group as they visit a very special farm. JB Gill discusses a watercress farm and shares a Spring poem. How daffodils are grown and picked is also revealed. - Pumpkins and Ploughing
E6Pumpkins and PloughingStorm visits Yorkshire to find out all about pumpkins and joins some friends for a spooky pumpkin party. JB goes to a ploughing competition, meets some champion plough horses and has a ride on a steam plough. JB also picks lots of different types of apples and discovers how to make apple juice. Storm shares a new autumn poem and finds out how sweetcorn is harvested. - Cheese and Fish
E7Cheese and FishStorm takes a trip to a family farm in Lincolnshire to find out how blue cheese is made. JB goes out to sea on a fishing boat to see how fish are caught and also shares an autumn poem. Plus, a look at the children who are helping to strengthen the soil in their community garden in Glasgow. And there is a visit to the Isle of Wight to learn how garlic is planted. - Goats and Plum Jam
E8Goats and Plum JamStorm goes to a farm in Yorkshire to find out all about goats. She also visits a big autumn show to see how harvest time is celebrated and to see some amazing fruit and vegetables. JB gets busy picking juicy plums and finds out what we can do to make them last all year round. JB shares an autumn poem, and we go to Cornwall to find out how sea salt is made from sea water. - Liquorice and Olives
E9Liquorice and OlivesStorm visits Pontefract in Yorkshire to find out how liquorice is harvested and then makes some yummy liquorice sweets. JB discovers how to grow and look after olives and also goes to a special farm in Staffordshire to help some children look after the animals. Storm shares an autumn poem and we take a trip to the Isle of Wight to learn all about beetroot. - Ostriches and Cobnuts
E10Ostriches and CobnutsStorm goes to a farm in Northamptonshire to find out all about the world's biggest birds - ostriches! She meets some children who are helping to plant hedgerows and wild flowers on a community farm and she also shares an autumn poem about hedgehogs. JB discovers how cobnuts are grown and gathered in Kent, and we see how straw is harvested and baled to make comfy beds for the animals on a farm in Alloa. - Winter Bedding and Porridge
E11Winter Bedding and PorridgeStorm visits Colchester to find out how farmers keep cows cosy in winter. JB goes to a gigantic greenhouse, the size of 16 football pitches, to pick juicy tomatoes. Some children from Stirling demonstrate a clever and tasty way to make winter vegetables last, and Storm shares a poem about a little bird. Finally, the team visit County Armagh to discover how porridge is made. - Highland Cows and Underground Farm
E12Highland Cows and Underground FarmStorm goes to an unusual farm in London to discover how edible herbs and leaves are grown underground. Guest presenter Rory meets some hairy cows and finds out why they love being outside in the cold. Some children in Stevenage learn how to help birds in the winter, JB shares a cosy winter poem and a chilly treat is made at a farm in Ayrshire. - Mistletoe and Soup
E13Mistletoe and SoupStorm takes a trip to a farm in Worcestershire to help harvest a special winter plant with beautiful white berries. JB visits a tractor factory to see how they are built and goes for a test drive in a brand new tractor. Rory finds out why hedgehogs are a farmer's friend. Storm shares a snowy winter poem and we go to Glasgow to discover how yummy vegetable soup is made. - Parsnips and Chickens
E14Parsnips and ChickensStorm visits a farm in Litchfield to help harvest a tasty winter vegetable - parsnips. JB meets some children who look after their own chickens and lends a hand collecting and sorting eggs. Storm discovers how a school in Birmingham grows plants all year round, even in wintertime. We take a trip to the Isle of Mull to meet some fishermen, and Rory shares a chilly winter poem. - Kale and Winter Fair
E15Kale and Winter FairStorm takes a trip to a farm in Cheltenham to find out how mushrooms are grown. JB goes to snowy Canterbury to help harvest a leafy veg that tastes best in winter. Rory joins some children who are visiting a winter fair at their community farm and helps out with the animals. We meet a horse who's getting some brand new shoes and JB shares a twinkly winter poem.
