September is the time of year for harvesting the fruits of a gardener’s year, making all the hard work worthwhile. An abundance of jewel-like tomatoes with whimsical names: Orange Banana, Green Vernissage, Paul Robeson, Kumato, Blue Beauty, Sungold, Galina, Urbikany. An array of beans: purple French beans, Cherokee trail of tears, Yin Yang beans, Purple […]

Another fantastic weekend of salsa and yoga with Norma, Sarah & Sue.  Filled the house with music, fun and laughter. A joy to host and already looking forward to autumn 2018.

We’ve had an unusually busy time in the house this winter with repairs, renovations and upgrades.

Planning crop rotations, digging in compost, preparing raised beds outside and in the polytunnel. Sourcing new and rare seeds; planting and germinating them in the propagator; potting on and hardening off seedlings – all part of the growers cycle at this time of year. April is probably the busiest but also the most exciting month in the gardeners […]

At last spring is here, blue bells are blooming and Lazy Sunday Brunches are back!