So, Chelsea has been and gone; stuff perfection, live with the burgeoning weeds, and let’s just enjoy what nature can give. Nothing on Earth can give one as much pleasure as the first ripe strawberry still warm from the sun,the swelling peapod bursting with heavenly green orbs, baby broad beans no bigger than your thumbnail,…
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Lymes Disease in the UK Right Now
An inelegant photo I know, but I should like to stress the importance of tick vigilance. More and more cases of this are being reported throughout the UK each year. Dogs are getting it, and I know of at least one horse within a few miles of here. All you Americans reading this will be…
Strawberries,the quintessential English Summer Fruit
Phew, I succeeded in protecting these Mara des Bois from the recent frosts, courtesy of an emergency covering of fleece. Do not bother to grow the same varieties that you can buy in the supermarket, but instead go for the wonderful old- fashioned varieties that do not travel at all well, and thus are not…
Training a Working Cocker Spaniel Puppy, the first 6 months
So, you’ve finally got that beautiful, angelic little bundle of fun home safely from the breeder at 8 weeks old. Before you do anything, I strongly advise you to read the wonderful book by Janet Menzies ” Training the Working Spaniel”. Ideally you would have read it several times BEFORE your puppy arrives. If…
Warm Salad of Partridge
It is getting to the time of year when we really need to finish up all the Game left over from last Season. Partridges can often be very disappointing after 6 months in the freezer. This mid-week supper shows that you can still serve a tasty partridge in a way that suits the lengthening days…
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