Sep 20, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
‘Tis the week of the broad bean! At last….I’ve been so looking forward to this moment and while the peas are still coming in thick ‘n fast, this week I have to admit my excitement for the first precious broad beans has eclipsed even my passion...
Sep 20, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Out & About, Kitchen Gardening
This evening’s pick….white ginger for the dressing table, rhubarb for breakfast. Sadly I’ll be just a bit distracted with preparations for our own open gardennext weekend (you may have noticed!), but if you find yourself at a loose end, I know that...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
For years I’ve been experimenting with sweet potatoes in funny places….ie not in the actual kitchen garden! I don’t know why…I guess we don’t eat that many of them, although I think they’re delicious, and I got excited if I...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening, Seasonal Cooking
I love the days of Easter, which seem to have their own natural flow. I like to treat Good Friday as one of preparation for more celebratory days ahead, so by necessity, as well as bringing a great sense of satisfaction, the tasks tend to be good, practical, sober,...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
It’s a meagre persimmon harvest this year after last year’s bumper crop, which is a bit disappointing. The crows took another half dozen & there are a couple for which I need a ladder. I’ll save these till they’re deep orange &...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening, Seasonal Cooking
From tree and hive to plate. Homegrown figs & honey….though I’ve drawn the line (for now) at yoghurt. Just don’t ask me to milk a cow!
