Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
Apricot blossom is the first of the espaliered fruit trees in the Kitchen Garden to unfurl its pretty petals once again. This first day of spring began with a light frost, followed by mist….and signs of bud-swell and new growth abound.
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
Late afternoon light on winter veg, this last day of the season….
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
I love Kitchen Gardening weeks: the days leading up to a Kitchen Gardening Day are full of planning & preparation – of printing, the putting together of folders, of garden plans and information….as well as making sure the garden is in good order and...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
These paper-skinned beauties are still going strong from last season’s harvest. I’m thrilled with how well both the onions and garlic have ‘kept’ this year. Stored in a cool, dry place since December, I’m quite amazed to have just about...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
For summer plants! OK, so pruning isn’t the only activity that’s had us in a spin here in the garden. The last week saw several deliveries by post from various seed companies (after I’d agonised over which to order from catalogues). While I save...
Sep 19, 2021 | Mickey's Blog, Kitchen Gardening
Now here is a vision with which to begin the day! The broad beans have grown more sturdy these last couple of weeks, filling the frame we built at the turn of the season. Now they are in full flower, alive with the droning sound of bees and scenting the kitchen...
