In the garden the soil is resting now as we potter about when the weather is dry. I was able to spread the compost on a lovely bright fro...

Each time I open up the mature compost heap (12 months of green material) the excitement is like receiving a rather special Christmas pre...

There is no better therapy for bodily pain and discomfort than creative working in wood. During winter months I try to spend 2 or 3 ho...

Back to Earth After the wettest autumn I can ever remember the weather has finally let up and routine work in the garden goes on. For man...