by phil | Feb 6, 2015 | This Week in the Garden
We have had some lovely sunshine in the garden this week. The early spring bulbs, such as crocus and snowdrops are peeping through and there are catkins on the Hazel trees. Some of our trees, especially the Silver Birch and Eucalyptus have had to be pruned – quite a... 
by Christine | May 28, 2014 | Recipes, This Week in the Garden
Our elderberry bush (Sambucus nigra) is full of flowers , so I have made some elderflower cordial. It is easy, but a bit messy! Pick the flowers when all of the florescence is ripe, but not brown. Ingredients for 2 x 750g bottles or jars: 1.35 kg granulated sugar 2... 
by Phil | May 19, 2014 | Birds, Salads, This Week in the Garden
The 4 baby great tits are still growing and have feathers and their eyes are open. They are also very noisy! I still fear for one of the babies as the other three literally sit on top of it and prevent it eating. The mother bird was not in the next last night – I am... by Phil | Apr 10, 2014 | Hares, This Week in the Garden
We love our hares so much at Fieldcrest that daughter Sarah has made a yummy carrot cake to celebrate! by Christine | Mar 31, 2014 | Flowers, This Week in the Garden
We have been sowing more flower, herb and veg. seed this week again – I am running out of space in the greenhouse. We have a polytunnel but it has been totally invaded by mice who are playing havoc with all of the seeds and seedlings. So, we have moved most of the... by Christine | Mar 21, 2014 | Flowers, Narcissi, This Week in the Garden
At last the garden and cutting patch is really quite colourful. It is lovely just to wander around the garden cutting a few plants here and there. There’s no need to make a ‘proper’ arrangement, just gather the flowers and some foliage up and put...