The buff orpington hen who is raising 6 Indian runner and 3 call ducks is still enjoying being a Mum to what has become a very wet and noisy rabble. She walks around clucking protectively and encouragely when they are out in the poultry enclosure and still goes to bed with them at night although… Read more »
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Oh the wonderful perfume of old fashioned roses
May and June – probably when our herbaceous borders are at their finest and the beautiful old fashioned scented climbing rose outside Ring and Thimble which is older than ourselves is looking simply glorious! The cottages have a jug of its fesh blooms indoors and we have the pleasure of seeing it and enjoying its wonderful perfume from outside…. Read more »
Another Gold award for Boscrowan
How ironic that yesterday, when the Gold medals were being handed out at Chelsea Flower Show, we learnt that we had been again awarded a Five star Gold award after our annual rigorous inspection by Visit Britain for our self catering cottages. Five star Gold award is the highest in the grading system and we… Read more »