Today was mostly functional, packing and heading north, A34, M5, M6 for 200miles to Burr Park in Bury
We travelled down to Blandford Forum where Anna and Tom had just set up in their new house, Grade 2 listed, and I think will suit them perfectly. Plenty of work to put their stamp on it but that’ll be fun. Lovely courtyard garden and prospective drum studio for Tom at the end of a …
Just a selection…. Lovely big beefsteak tomatoes, one of the fennel, and discovery of chilliest hidden from sight!
First stop – Ledbury. Lovely old town with historic elements and plenty of independent shops… trying the organic raspberry and almond cake Stop two – Westbury Water Garden Although parking is pretty poor (ended up on main road) the Water Garden itself was lovely. Three straight “canals” amid topiary and veg plots with a stream …
We spent a very relaxed and enjoyable day in Hereford. Went through the town then to the Cathedral and cloisters for lunch Saw the Mappa Mundi (from around 1300) and the chained library Rather reminiscent of Chichester and I could imagine living here, had most amenities but small enough to “know”. Worth visiting
Just a 2 night mini break in Herefordshire at a farm site. Electrical hookup and a basic toilet but all you need. Met office warning for thunder/lightning but although thunder rumbling around the hills nothing here so far. No real plans except to chill and maybe a walk or two…
A smattering of tomatoes from the mini greenhouse, typically not pretty but hopefully flavoursome…
Cavello Nero in full action. About 8 plants down producing plentiful supplies of lush dark green leaves. (Iron supplies sorted!). Grown under frames/netting seems to be working well keeping circling cabbage whites at bay!! Destined for Ottolenghi’s Cavello Nero with Chorizo and preserved Lemons (sadly not home grown)
