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February jobs in the garden

Today we’ve had a mix of all types of weather which has not been favourable to gardening. Snow, rain and sun Read more..

Sowing Broadbeans

I sowed some Broadbeans (Aquadulce) a couple of days ago. In the photo you can see that I’m also being Read more..

Northern Lights

Matron is off to Tromso, Norway for a couple of days. I am hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights if I am Read more..

Preparing Pumpkins

I still have a couple of pumpkins left. This one is one of the Rouge Vif D'Etamps which I hand pollinated to ensure it Read more..

Cranberry and Clementine Bread for Us and the Birds

This year, although I have been extremely good and committed to eating local, fresh produce or British grown. There are Read more..

My Tofu Press and Home-made Tofu Crisps

I try not to eat tofu as a meat replacement, but as an ingredient of its own. Although I have tried the silken tofu a Read more..

Matron is off to Madeira

Matron is off to Madeira again! Just for a couple of days to enjoy the warmth of the sun. It's 70degrees and sunny Read more..

waiting patiently

My new Alan Titchmarsh fork has been sat in the corner waiting patiently for over a month now..All I need is a couple Read more..

Holly for Christmas

Get out and pick your holly for Christmas decorations now. As the berries ripen the birds descend and scoff the lot Read more..

Late Autumn day

The rain stayed away, so we spend a couple of hours at the plot. One of our priority jobs was to work on the hut where Read more..