‘Pleasure Ground’ is an 18th century term meaning an ‘area of cultivated lawns and ornamental planting and architecture designed for ‘traversing on foot’…. This weekend traverse on foot we did as part of the Garden Show at Firle Place, East … Continue reading →

The views from the upper valley of the Derwent in Derbyshire are stunning all year round. But the snow surround and icicle heavy banks of the reservoirs had even more dramatic impact this snowy Easter. A man made landscape constructed … Continue reading →

The snowdrops are fading, but the snow is still promised for our East Sussex Garden… the recent splash of crocus colour gave us a spring in our step in the hope that we may see some sun soon! It never … Continue reading →

We spent a wonderful few days in stunning South Devon, carrying out some garden clearance work and then relaxing in our friends lovely sun filled garden, taking great country walks and ‘resting’ at the cosy river side pubs – what … Continue reading →

It’s just started snowing again here and as I look out to the garden it’s great to see that the bird feeders we made last week at Seedy Saturday, Lewes have been much munched by our beautiful feathered friends. A … Continue reading →

What a real delight it was on Saturday to see Lewes Town Hall full of expert, amateur and  interested gardeners. Seedy Saturday was a great event organised by Common Cause Co-operative – so many things to see, seeds to swap … Continue reading →

We’re really looking forward to going to Seedy Saturday this Saturday 2nd Feb in Lewes Town Hall from 10am-3pm…Highlighted to us by a fantastic musical duo and a rather scary looking apple puppet in Lewes last week! Only 50p for … Continue reading →

Lots of things to be getting active about in the garden this month, pruning, sowing, renovating, protecting all those precious plants, hedges, trees and garden equipment – the garden to do list never stops. These beach huts reminded us that … Continue reading →

We enjoyed a blustery sea breeze bike ride along the Seaford promenade on Sunday. A promised round of hot chocolates later we had the energy to face the spray of the Seaford splash point – here a clear view of … Continue reading →

Tis the last day of 2012 and we are well fed, well fuelled and ready for 2013! Had a great break away in stunning Derbyshire and a brilliant Christmas wake up with a traditional hike to the top of Win … Continue reading →