More wonderful tulips from Mainau. And, what I forgot to say in the last post was that you were getting this feast of tulips because I just happened to find myself on Lake Constanz a couple of springs ago with a morning to spare – and was directed onto the bus to the island – …
Gardens
Mainau Island
We are heavily involved in judging for the FreeFrom Food Awards this week and as a result, my time on the heath has been strictly limited. So, since we are heading into tulip season, I though I would take you on a trip to Mainau Island on Lake Constanz where they have planted over a …
Regent’s Park – and a kite
It has, on the whole, been a grey and blustery week so my second indulgent bit of socialising, with a school friend in Regent’s Park, was a bit drear. But I am delighted to say that the hellebores were totally refusing to be discouraged and were looking delightful. Likewise these really vibrant berries/berry-like flowers – …
Grand Union Canal
Those of you who follow our Instagram feed with recognise this. Yes, it really is a car welded onto the back of a barge! Seen yesterday on my first-escape-from-London spring walk along the Grand Union Canal with the lovely Catherine Rose (@catherinerosebloom) – an erstwhile FreeFrom Food Awards winner and FFFA ‘judging cook’ who now …
A trip to the country!!
How exciting….. As promised, a visit to the country. Specifically to stunningly beautiful West Dorset where Sarah Stacey, our West of England stringer, has been out on one of her favourite walks. She writes: Sunday Walk from Thorncombe west Dorset to Shedrick Mill along the Synderford river. This is one of my favourite walks from …
World Wetlands Day – Tuesday 2nd February
Fed up with work meetings on Zoom – or looking or a fun break from that home schooling for you and your kids? Join the London Wildlife Trust for their Wetland celebration day on Tuesday. First up is Ian Crump, Biodiversity Field Officer for Thames Water. He will tell us all about freshwater wildlife habitats …