It may be that if you are the owner of a wood-burning stove, that you think you can only ever burn hardwood. Not true. When you think about it, most Scandinavian countries burn little else than softwood, the main reason for this being that these countries are surrounded by softwood forests and they use woodburning…
As our name suggests, we supply Firewood from the Borders! In fact, all our hardwood is sourced and cut within 30 miles of Stagehall Farm in Stow. Our Borders Hardwood contains a mixture of seasoned Ash, Oak, Sycamore, Birch, Alder, Cherry and Beech. All lovely hardwoods that are known for their excellent heat output and…
If you have read Lars Mytting’s non-fiction bestseller ‘Norwegian Wood’, then you will know that the Scandinavian’s believe you can tell a lot about a person from their log store, and women looking for a potential husband would always investigate how he stacked his wood! It is a country obsessed by all aspects of firewood,…
My family has farmed at Stagehall Farm just outside the village of Stow for three generations, during which we have planted almost twenty small woodlands. Growing up as a farmer’s son, I was of course used to working on the farm from a young age but I was to take a break from agriculture to…
A bonfire party at this time of year can be an exciting event for everyone, young or old. Making bonfire means ensuring that you have the best fire wood amongst other things. Choosing the Best Fire Wood A good bonfire means knowing your wood. Choosing the best fire wood for your bonfire is not just…
There is nothing more appealing than a grove of stately oak trees lining a long driveway or the seemingly somber state of a weeping willow as it stands by itself, looking forlorn and unloved. And let’s not forget the utter majesty of a grove of giant sequoias, the world’s largest trees, with the General Sherman…
When you use firewood to heat your home, it is important to store it correctly until it is used. If not, it is in danger of being damaged, for example by getting wet. The type of wood needs to considered when storing wood. Hardwood, such as oak, beech and ash, will burn for longer, but…
Welcome to our site and our store. Please feel free to have a look around. Borders Firewood are a new local supplier of quality seasoned softwood and hardwood logs for fueling your stoves, burners and fires. We are based in Stow which is a great location for supplying the Borders and Midlothian with our quality…
Softwood Logs
£110.00
