Catching up

I can’t believe how quickly this year is flying by. One minute we were baking during a heatwave and a drought, now it’s slipped quietly into autumn with lots of rain, chilly winds and cool temperatures. Given how much time the front garden [new build] has taken up has resulted in the other gardens being …

Wild things

It’s all about wildlife this week. Several weeks ago, four young, tiny, wild bunnies arrived in the rescue, and they all needed hand-feeding, during the day and at night, which resulted in the staff taking them home each evening. How they have thrived! It’s always difficult to get youngsters feeding, but once they take to …

Summer days and product reviews

Recently, I’ve been asked to review several different products, these four were  my favourites. This summer edition gin is unique and just perfect for these warm summer days, it really does have the most beautiful scent and tastes wonderful. Botanicals for this gin are foraged from the cliffs of the Pentland Firth where Rhodiola rosea …

Wildlife and gardens…..trying to keep up

Have a quick look at the birds on the feeder outside the kitchen window. Over the years I have released dozens of doves, which have successfully bred with the feral pigeons I’ve released, producing some seriously, pretty crosses, and an ever-growing flock for me to feed. The white bird has a few black spots on …