Written by Clare Topping
on 2nd Jul 2011.
This year I have suffered disappointment with a less than prolific broad bean harvest, but have had success with salad leaves and soft fruits.
Written by Clare Topping
on 10th Mar 2011.
The weather may still think it is Winter, but the flowers, birds and bees seem to be thinking Spring is here.
Written by Clare Topping
on 6th Feb 2011.
Now that there is a little more daylight there are at last signs of life in the garden.
Written by Clare Topping
on 1st Aug 2010.
I went on a big six bumblebee identification course, and found out that there was even more to identifying bees than I realised.
Written by Clare Topping
on 25th Jun 2010.
Gooseberries and sweet peas – a small, but welcome, harvest.
Written by Clare Topping
on 25th Apr 2010.
Birds, flowers, bees – they are all around you and competing for attention.
Written by Clare Topping
on 19th Apr 2010.
Every week there are more flowers, more insects and more to do. As the days get lighter and longer, have a look around and see what’s buzzing near you.
Written by Clare Topping
on 28th Mar 2010.
Spring is bringing sound and colour to the garden, although there is not much in the way of edibles to be harvested at the moment (apart from rosemary and thyme).
Written by Clare Topping
on 13th Mar 2010.
I am overwintering my chillis again in the hope of repeating my success of last year. However, I fear the chillis think it is Summer already.
Written by Clare Topping
on 22nd Feb 2010.
Spring is just around the corner, but there are already flowers out there waiting to catch your attention!