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…]
Derek writes: On Friday & Saturday of this week ( 10 a.m. – 4.0 p.m. ) at St. Margaret’s Church is the lockdown Arts & Crafts exhibition entitled Celebrate. Do come along and see what folk have been up to during the past 18 months. As a gardener I have pretty much worked outside as … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Gladiolus from the Latin gladius meaning sword, hence Gladiator swordsman. I bought a selection of corms a few years ago and haven’t looked back. They are easy to grow, plant a couple of inches below the surface, in clumps in borders or as a crop on the vegetable / cutting garden. They do … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Firstly, thank you to those who attended the Churchyard working party on Monday, a lot was achieved plus a good chat along the way. Our next session is Monday 4th October @ 2.0 p.m. This week our local farmer has been hay making in the large field below Courtlands. I find it very evocative. … [Read more…]