The fruit section of the garden hasn’t always been a success. We won’t mention the failure of the new orchard… twice. I think I need to put together a serious plan before attempting again. It does hurt my soul to think that an abundant supply of juicy sun warmed peaches straight from the tree isn’t an option in my back yard anytime soon. The sadness … Continue reading The Berry End of the Garden
Finally, the weather turned to ‘not rainy’ and my schedule cleared up and I could go tree shopping. Only I’ve left it a little late. I knew I had but didn’t realise just how late as all the good stuff was gone. It was my worst fear. Well actually that is an overreaction, but it was rather disappointing. Aside from earlier in the week, I … Continue reading Hunting and Gathering Trees
Finally we have reached the last part of the tour. I do love having a large garden and eating the fruits of my labour, but I do have to say at times there is a lot of labour! I am blessed enough to have this incredible space and want to do my best to encourage others to pick up a spade. Normal people don’t need … Continue reading The Big Picture – Part three
While I have a scientific background from too many years ago that I care to count, I would like to reassure you that I haven’t been dabbling in genetic modification in my garden shed. I have been doing some good old fashioned digging. The digging in itself, while back breaking and a bit laborious, has been a welcome escape to my week. It is the … Continue reading One becomes two and two becomes one – a tale of two berries
