by Christine | Jul 20, 2016 | Garden Reviews, News
As I am writing it is about 27 degrees C outside, so instead of thinking about garden tasks, it’s a good time to be planning some garden visits. July is a lovely month to visit gardens. We hope that lots of people will come along to our Open Day for the National... 
by Christine | Jun 16, 2016 | Bees, Birds, Flowers, News, Wildlife
Observing and looking after wildlife is definitely on the agenda here at Fieldcrest this month. We have been watching Springwatch for the last two weeks and marvelling at all of the wonderful wildlife that we have in Britian. We are also preparing for Cheshire... 
by Christine | Apr 20, 2016 | Herbs, News
We have expanded the herb garden this year so there is a lot to do! One job that we enjoy doing is propagating our own herbs, so here are some of the things we are doing at the moment. There’s still time to sow lots of seeds for the garden, either in the greenhouse or... 
by Christine | Apr 20, 2016 | Birds, News, Wildlife
One plan that has been ‘put on hold’ for the moment is the new White Garden as a pair of Mallard ducks have set up home in this area and have about 8 eggs in the nest – we can’t disturb them by law, but we wouldn’t anyway as we value all of our wildlife visitors, even... 
by phil | Apr 11, 2016 | News
Diane is a very experienced and talented crafter and demonstrator from Wirral who runs a variety of classes here at Fieldcrest – including crafting some lovely garden flower cards! Classes are friendly and fun with everything provided, so come along and enjoy. 
by phil | Mar 22, 2016 | News
Available: Summer Duration: Morning or afternoon Price: £15 including tea/coffee and course notes Flowers and herbs make refreshing and healthy teas (tisanes). Herbal teas have been drunk for pleasure and health for hundreds of years and on this course Chris will show...