Derek writes: “2022 is fast approaching and it won’t be long before we are celebrating 70 years of Queen Elizabeth 2nd on the throne. What are we going to do individually and collectively to mark this tremendous achievement ? How about planting 70 trees, volunteering for 70 hours or cooking 70 cakes to be … [Read more…]
Derek writes: “Apples, how we love them, their shape, colour, smell, taste & texture, they are good for you too. I recently visited the National fruit collection at Brogdale near faversham in Kent. A treasure to behold. Hundreds of different varieties, just like Noah’s Ark, 2 of each. My ear’s pricked up with the following … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Autumn has arrived. What a contrast between Friday and Monday. The wind started blowing and the leaves have begun falling. It creates much honest toil, raking, clearing and filling up compost heaps. I measure rainfall and keep a keen eye on the weather but I don’t have a date for the start of … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Some things are free. The love of God and compost. We now have a simple system working at St. Margaret’s Churchyard. . 2 bins made out of pallets are positioned under the Big Yew tree, see pictures ( taken in the spring ). Green material is put in the bins and then 2 … [Read more…]
Derek writes: This Sunday we will be celebrating Harvest. It is a special time when we remember the physical gifts our good Lord provides for us and give thanks to all the farmers near and far who grow our crops. In return we decorate the Church as a visual aid, bring fruit & veg we … [Read more…]