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Season 1

  • S01E01 Sheep and Making Honey

    • August 14, 2015
    • CBeebies

    Storm visits a family farm in the Lake District to learn all about Herdwick sheep with Shepherd James. JB meets some young gardeners to see what they grow and plant in their very special school garden. JB also shows viewers around his own farm including his livestock, the animals he keeps on his farm. Storm shares the Down on the Farm summer poem, plus Farmer Mark explains how honey is made, thanks to some very clever bees.

  • S01E02 Cows and Picking Strawberries

    • August 21, 2015
    • CBeebies

    Storm visits a dairy farm to find out how cows are milked with Farmer Robert. She also joins a school group at the Royal Highland Show. JB meets Farmer Charlie, who shows him what he makes with strawberries from his farm. JB shares the second verse of Down on the Farm's summer poem, and we also find out how seaweed is harvested.

  • S01E03 Sheep Shearing and Picking Blackberries

    • August 28, 2015
    • CBeebies

    Storm visits a family farm in the Lake District to learn about how sheep are sheared with shepherd James. We follow a school group on their nature trail. JB finds out how to pick your own fruit and vegetables and shares the third verse of Down on the Farm's summer poem. And we meet farmer Allen, who grows blackberries on his farm.

  • S01E04 Farm Park and Apple Crisps

    • September 4, 2015
    • CBeebies

    Storm visits a family farm and learns how broccoli is harvested. JB meets a group of schoolchildren who help out at a farm park. JB also discovers how apple crisps are made with Farmer Charlie and shares the final verse of Down on the Farm's summer poem. Plus find out how flour is made from wheat.

  • S01E05 Tamworth Pigs and Picking Peas

    • September 11, 2015
    • CBeebies

    Storm visits a wool factory to find out how a sheep's fleece is turned into a ball of wool and meets some young gardeners at a growing project. JB tells us all about his tamworth pigs on his farm. Both JB and Storm share the Down on the Farm summer poem and find out how peas are grown and picked.

  • S01E06 Christmas Special

    • December 18, 2015
    • CBeebies

    Storm meets Farmer Billy and learns all about brussel sprouts - a very festive vegetable! Both Storm and JB visit a very special family-run farm and share the Down on the Farm festive poem. JB discovers how Christmas trees are grown with Farmer Clive, and we find out about mistletoe and holly.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Lambs and Sowing the Seeds

    • April 29, 2016
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E02 Sheepdogs and Tractors

    • May 6, 2016
    • CBeebies

    Storm meets some very special sheepdogs and a young gardener at a local gardening project. JB learns all about tractors and even gets to drive one! JB shares a new Down on the Farm spring poem, and we also find out what we can harvest from the sea bed.

  • S02E03 Calving and Asparagus

    • May 13, 2016
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E04 Carrots and Alpacas

    • May 20, 2016
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E05 Horse Logging and Daffodils

    • May 27, 2016
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E06 Pumpkins and Ploughing

    • November 4, 2016
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E07 Cheese and Fish

    • November 11, 2016
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E08 Goats and Plum Jam

    • November 18, 2016
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E09 Liquorice and Olives

    • November 25, 2016
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E10 Ostriches and Cobnuts

    • December 2, 2016
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E11 Winter Bedding and Porridge

    • February 24, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E12 Highland Cows and Underground Farm

    • March 3, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E13 Mistletoe and Soup

    • March 10, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E14 Parsnips and Chickens

    • March 17, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E15 Kale and Winter Fair

    • March 24, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm 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.

  • S02E99 Unknown

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  • S02E99 Unknown

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Season 3

  • S03E01 Ducklings and Spring Barley

    • April 28, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm visits a farm in Scotland to find out how tea is grown, JB discovers how an amazing tractor uses space technology to plant barley, and some children in London look after some baby ducklings.

  • S03E02 Cows in Spring and Cauliflowers

    • May 5, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm goes to a farm in Lincolnshire to plant and harvest cauliflowers. JB finds out how farmers look after their cows in spring. We meet some children who are helping barn owls by building them somewhere safe to lay their eggs. Storm shares a spring poem and we discover how to turn garden waste into something really useful for farmers.

  • S03E03 Radishes and Farmers' Market

    • May 12, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm travels to Norfolk to find out about a colourful vegetable that's harvested in spring - radishes. JB joins a family who are off to market to buy a new ewe and lambs for their farm. We meet some children who show us how to build an outdoor shelter, just like lots of animals do. JB goes in search of some baby animals with his friends at a community farm in London and Storm shares a spring poem about lambs.

  • S03E04 Spring Greens and Lavender

    • May 19, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm travels to a farm near Bath to help plant some lavender. JB finds out about a green vegetable that's ready to harvest in spring and meets some children in London who are making fresh food to eat at their local farm. Storm shares a colourful spring poem and we go to a bakery to see something tasty being made with flour - pizza.

  • S03E05 Potatoes and Buffalo

    • May 26, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm visits a farm in Warwickshire to find out all about some unusual animals - buffalo. JB goes to a rooftop farm in the city to discover how fish help to grow salad leaves and herbs. Some school children in London show Storm how to make compost with some very helpful creatures. JB shares a spring poem and we see how potatoes are planted on a farm in Scotland.

  • S03E06 Salad Leaves and Horses

    • July 28, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm visits a farm in Scotland to help pick leaves for a delicious salad, while JB goes to a stud farm in Herefordshire to discover how they look after their horses and foals. Children at a school in Huddersfield show us how to make a hotel for summer bugs, we make burgers for a barbeque and Storm shares a summer poem about flying.

  • S03E07 Cucumbers and Lobsters

    • August 4, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm goes to East Lothian where something unusual is growing - lobsters! JB discovers how computers and spiders help cucumbers grow on a farm in Essex. We meet some children from a beach club in Scotland who are combing the sand to help the wildlife, we find out how a farmer in Wales turns goats' milk into soap, and Storm shares a summer poem.

  • S03E08 Flowers and Quinoa

    • August 11, 2017
    • CBeebies

    JB visits a farm in Shropshire to find out all about their unusual crop - quinoa - whilst Storm joins children in Wiltshire who are working together to look after the farm animals. We see how farmers keep potatoes healthy in summer, and JB shares a poem about growing.

  • S03E09 Chickens and Hill Farming

    • August 18, 2017
    • CBeebies

    JB and Storm find out about chickens, hill farming, ponds and raspberries.

  • S03E10 Lavender and Pigs

    • August 25, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm helps pick lavender on a farm in Somerset, while JB discovers how pigs keep cool in the hot summer weather.

  • S03E11 Sheep and Bat Walk

    • October 27, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm goes to North Ronaldsay to meet a flock of sheep that eat something very unusual - seaweed! JB goes to a big factory to discover what happens to onions once they've been harvested. Some children in Nottingham take us on a night-time walk to look for bats and we discover how to make yummy apple and blackberry pie. Storm shares an autumn poem about spiders.

  • S03E12 Turf and Campfire

    • November 3, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm goes to Shropshire to find out how quinoa is harvested and then makes a tasty salad. JB discovers what turf is, how it's grown and what it's used for. We meet some children at a nursery who are learning to cook outdoors, and we see what happens on a potato farm in autumn. Finally, Storm shares a poem about fireworks.

  • S03E13 Salmon and Drones

    • November 10, 2017
    • CBeebies

    Storm goes to Orkney to find out how salmon are farmed at sea, while JB discovers how a farmer in Gloucestershire uses a drone in autumn. We meet a family in Nottingham who are preparing a celebratory meal with fresh fruit and vegetables, and we visit a farm to see how they make the soil healthier. Finally, Storm shares an autumn poem.

  • S03E14 Quad Bikes and Maze

    • November 17, 2017
    • CBeebies

    JB goes to a sheep farm in Gloucestershire to learn about quad bikes, while Storm and her helpers visit a maze to discover which crop it's made from. We see some amazing creations at a wood-carving festival in Scotland and find out how oats are made into breakfast cereal. Storm shares a poem about the sounds of autumn.

  • S03E15 Pears and Wool Dying

    • November 24, 2017
    • CBeebies

    JB visits a farm in Norfolk to lend a hand with the harvest and makes some tasty pear juice. Storm goes to Orkney to find out how wool is dyed, and some children in Nottingham hunt for autumn tree seeds. Plus how a vegetable is turned into something sweet, and JB shares a poem about the colours of autumn.

  • S03E16 Holly and Fell

    • February 23, 2018
    • CBeebies

    Storm goes to Wales to help out on a farm that grows over fifty different types of holly. In Lancashire, JB meets some beautiful fell ponies who live out on the hills throughout the cold winter months. Some expert knitters in the Scottish borders show us how to knit with wool yarn, and we discover how a farm in Aberdeenshire uses energy to make electricity. Finally, Storm shares a poem about the month of February.

  • S03E17 Deer and Leeks

    • March 2, 2018
    • CBeebies

    Storm visits a deer farm in Scotland and goes out at night to count wild deer with a very special camera. JB helps harvest some tasty winter vegetables at a farm in Northern Ireland. We meet some children at a community garden in Belfast who are picking and pickling beetroot, and we go to a factory to discover how to turn potatoes into crisps. Finally, Storm shares a snowy, winter poem.

  • S03E18 Sheep and Cheese

    • March 9, 2018
    • CBeebies

    Storm goes to a factory in Orkney to find out how they make cheddar cheese. JB visits a farm on an important day to help scan their pregnant sheep. We meet some children helping to keep their local canal clean by picking up litter, and we go to a factory to discover how baked beans are made. Finally, Storm and JB wrap up for a winter poem.

  • S03E19 Farm Cats and Robots

    • March 16, 2018
    • CBeebies

    Storm visits a farmer who has some very unusual helpers on his farm - robots! JB meets two cats who are moving from the city to the countryside to live on a farm. Some children in Wales show Storm how to look after donkeys in the winter, and we discover why glass is a recycling superhero. Finally, JB shares a frosty winter poem.

  • S03E20 Swedes and Soda Farls

    • March 23, 2018
    • CBeebies

    Storm goes to a farm in Northern Ireland to see how they keep their swedes cosy in cold weather. JB meets some children who go to nursery on a farm and joins their lesson about winter jobs. Storm has a go at making recycled seed paper at a school in London, and we discover how to bake tasty soda farls. Finally, JB shares a poem about a winter flower.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Christmas Special

    • December 18, 2015
    • CBeebies

    Storm learns all about brussels sprouts, while JB discovers how Christmas trees are grown.