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    Time to Crunch

    Blog 14th January 2025

    Whilst everything is cold and frosty, the grass is crunchy underfoot, I need to break ice on the chicken’s water each day (and smash ice on the lake for my morning swim) – there’s no way that I’m going to be able to dig up that deep rooted horseradish, so I’ll stay in the warm and crunch numbers instead.

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    Merry Christmas from Hen Corner!

    Blog 21st December 2024

    With Christmas blessing to all our course guests, customers and readers. We hope to see you in 2025! Sara and all at Hen Corner Merry Christmas from Hen Corner! was…

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    Good Wreath!

    Blog 25th November 2024

    With Christmas Day literally one month away, Stir Up Sunday is behind us, the Advent Calendars will be refilled and displayed this weekend, and we are busy foraging for foliage as we prepare for the Big Christmas Wreath Week!

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    Truly Madly Autumn

    Blog 30th October 2024

    I think that we are rather good at embracing every season of the year! I finished the last of our summer tomatoes just yesterday and am marvelling at the splendid offerings that are proudly displayed in the garden. Above is the crown of this year’s purple Brussel sprouts – I do hope they keep their colour when I cook them…

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    Harvest Festival

    Blog 24th September 2024

    It was such a delight to gather in these tomatoes this morning, I’ve been watching them grow and waiting patiently since MARCH – Six months of tending which included building them a new tall raised bed, feeding and weeding, regular watering, pinching out, top trims and more. But they taste amazing!

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    It’s Showtime!

    Blog 28th August 2024

    As summer gets up a little later each morning, she still bring a smile to our faces and a sense of celebration as we show just how much we’ve enjoyed her stay.
    Whilst there are many events and festivals to delight and entertain over the warmer months, there will always be a place in my heart for the shows that put the good old outdoors centre stage.