A Mid-Summer Feast
In a few short weeks the garden has transformed into a hive of activity; bees buzzing, the hum of chat as visitors enjoy wandering around the grounds. The gardeners delighted to be harvesting – harvesting – harvesting almost non-stop! When colder weather turned to warmer days mother nature responded with alacrity, producing as if by … Read More
Is it flaming June already?
At last the weather has warmed and most cold winds have eased… we hope! The Walled Garden shelters vegetable beds are bursting with growth. Twelve varieties of lettuce like little gem and salad bowl, interspersed with different leaves like freckles whose mottled leaves look the part! To add interest, a French heirloom variety ‘Marvel of … Read More
The Merry month of May
May merrily tiptoed in accompanied by the distinctive cry of oyster catchers heralding an explosion of vibrant colour across the garden, where over three thousand tulip blooms illuminate tubs and flower beds; from rich golds, to pastel pinks, ruby reds and every colour in between. Tulips are a member of the lily family so where … Read More