Summer Treasures and Tomato Chutney

Although Summer is still in full swing there are signs that the garden is winding down. Leaves are falling from the fruit trees and pears and apples are giving up their treasure. Blackberries shine out where the brambles have sneaked in here and there. Glowing autumn colours lighten up the garden now. Rudbeckias are favouritesContinue reading “Summer Treasures and Tomato Chutney”

Christmas Cake and Creativity

Misty mornings but still relatively warm for November here in south Cheshire. Leaves are littering the drive and paths but the Beech tree is still a blaze of gold and orange. The big Acer is almost bare now but has been a glorious sight and the leaves gathering on the ground look so pleasing. TheContinue reading “Christmas Cake and Creativity”