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It is a most unusual day. I write from the table at the bottom of my garden, cup of tea at my side, Pip at my feet. We have spent the last three months waiting, waiting, waiting for spring to arrive, for the sun to shine, for the earth to warm. I’ve been dreaming...

Another lesson from the garden. Happy New Year from the Pick, Cook and Eat Garden at Overtown. I say, Happy New Year, and I mean it, but the thick layer of grey currently suspended in the sky is doing a pretty good job of dampening my spirits. On top of that we’ve...

Regarding the weather, we’ve been reasonably lucky so far this Autumn. I’ve still not had to worry about wearing a coat while working out in the garden (except for the wet days) but today was the first day I felt the winter cold approaching, and if I can feel it, then...

September. The Sharing Effect.  September has arrived and with it, an almighty downpour, which is great for the garden, but not so much for the gardener. I must invest in a superior raincoat. The squash that were starchy little noblets only a week ago have now...

Some of the Overtown Manor flower garden harvest As our children return to school and I look out of the window at torrential rain it is easy to feel doleful. But in fact we have much to be thankful for and the great thing about living here on the farm at Overtown is...

I spent the morning harvesting peas, a huge great big bowl of sweet, fresh, green peas. I split the first pod just to be sure they are satisfactory and of course, they are superb. I take them to Nancy in the kitchen who is preparing for a large lunch party. I also...