Who would have known that we shared a birthday! Albeit 35 years younger, but the vision to live sustainably, producing as much food as possible, from our London back garden, lives on…
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Isn’t it wonderful to be in that very real transition of seasons? The daffodils are nodding, the hens are laying, the bees are flying and, from this weekend, the days will be longer than the nights – bring it on!
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There always seems to be a lot to celebrate in February, the days are eventually getting longer again, the hens are starting to lay eggs regularly after their winter break, Valentine’s Day, my allotment anniversary, Andy’s birthday and, of course, it’s REAL BREAD WEEK!
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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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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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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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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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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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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. -
After a cold wet spring, it’s wonderful to feel the sun on our backs, watch the bees fly to their favourite flowers and start to gather in the fruits of our labours.