Isn’t it a shame that yet again the finger of blame for a serious outbreak of E coli points at growers, seeds and vegetable sprouts. Having had serious food poisoning of a similar nature, I am not disputing the drama and impact of this current outbreak. Read more…
While over on the sunny Isle of Wight I took the time to visit a very remote national collection of plants. It was worth the visit. Daylilies are a garden enigma because each flower lasts for just one day. Read more…
I’ve been sowing runner beans every week now for what seems like weeks and planting them out around the garden on anything that resembles a vertical support. Read more…
Wow has it been wet these last few days; it must be nearly time for Glastonbury Festival.
Unsurprisingly, there’s been a drought announced for the eastern regions and while I live in the wet west and don’t for a minute disbelieve that it’s been dry in the east, it seems amazing that one side of the country is deluged while the other side is struggling for water. Read more…
