This month, I’m looking around at All things bright and beautiful…
Enjoying nature and encouraging us all to care for our environment
Read how we enjoy late summer at Hen Corner on The Chiswick Calendar website.
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After a couple of weeks holiday, I’ve returned to a very overgrown kitchen garden! Before we left I was careful to make sure that the chickens were being looked after, each honeybee colony was stable and everything that needed watering, pots, window boxes and the like, were moved under a watering system in the veg patch. The added combination of recent sunshine and regular rainfall has set the plants up for a crazy growth spurt.
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This August issue of Gardeners’ World Magazine includes the eighth part of my series ‘Growing the Good Life’.
The veg plot is offering more food than we can eat a the moment and we need to plan our preserving schedule to ensure that we enjoy as much of it as possible. Regular watering is so important this month, especially if we go away on holiday… -
Some may go on holiday for adventure, some may go for a rest, but when running your own business, managing livestock, keeping bees and are responsible for three growing spaces – it takes a good fortnight to prepare everything for your absence and then another couple of weeks to get things back on track after your return.
Read how we prepare for summer at Hen Corner on The Chiswick Calendar website. -
Phew, it’s hot – and it’s due to get hotter!
It’s only the crazy that would layer themselves up in protective clothing to stick their head in a hive, or crank up the heat to bake bread in an oven during this weather, but as they say ‘Make hay whilst the sun shines…’ -
This July issue of Gardeners’ World Magazine includes the seventh part of my series ‘Growing the Good Life’.
With summer reaching its peak, there’s a glut of crops on the allotment, so we’re busy storing fruit and veg and, as always, planning ahead! -
Our column in this issue of Out & About Magazine shares the successes of our new greenhouse and promotes the Summer Market at Syon Great Conservatory, on Sunday 29th June, where we will be bringing a selection of chickens…
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Our latest post on The Chiswick Calendar – Sara Ward on Living the Good Life:
The allotment appreciates the recent rain, we’ve beans, potatoes and strawberries galore!
With all the local festivals and picnic opportunities, try our recipe for Roasted Vegetable Tart… -
Hurrah! We are now in full swing summer season, welcoming guests to the garden – especially to discover our honey bees, taking to the road with chickens, bees, and food classes, and lining up the festivals for lots of fun in the sun.
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This June issue of Gardeners’ World Magazine includes the sixth part of my series ‘Growing the Good Life’.
What a delight that this dropped through my letterbox on World Bee Day! This piece gives an insight into my role as a beekeeper and celebrates seasonal treats such as our strawberry beds on the allotment.