Autumn is the time of year when we should thinking about ordering and planting new fruit trees for next year. Advances in grafting techniques mean that an ever increasing range of varieties are now …
Vegetables out in front
A resident of a Cumbrian village has been brave enough to buck the British trend by turning his front lawn into a fruit and vegetable garden. The british front garden has always been something …
Bumbles in the Orchard
Bumble Bees play a vital role in the early fruit garden with apples, pears cherries and raspberries relying on these creatures for pollination. …
Turnips Making a Comeback
A recent article in the Guardian would suggest that the humble turnip or (Neep / Stumshie) as it is known in Scotland is staging a comeback. …
Broad Beans
Our broad beans our now in full swing and being harvested regularly. Broad beans are highly nutritious; full of phosphorous, vitamin A and C and highly rich in protein. …