The season of mists…

The season of mists…

‘Twas like a scene from that poem by Keats on Friday morn as I sallied forth to deliver vittles to the peasants. The photo above was taken just after leaving Whepstead, but it doesn’t really capture how atmospheric it was in reality. The weather continues...
Feelin’ groovy

Feelin’ groovy

That was just what the doctor ordered…well not literally, but had I consulted one I expect that it was they would have ordered. A change is as good as a rest is how the saying goes, and so it proved to be. I did some work, a fair bit actually, but short days,...
R&R

R&R

This is just a quick reminder that I am taking this week off for rest and relaxation, so there will be no deliveries and no farmers’ market next Saturday. Everything will be back to normal from this time next week. I hope that you have a good week – mine...
Gimme a break

Gimme a break

I’ve had a few niggles recently, it’s the end of a long and difficult growing season, and I’m running on empty, so I have decided to take a break next week. I will not be delivering any boxes and I will not be at Wyken on Saturday 12th October. I...
Number 6

Number 6

I had some lovely gifts for my birthday last week, but my customers are the gift that just keep giving. A few weeks ago I lost one of my precious Opinel pocket knives. I have one on me at all times – well virtually all times. I have knives of different blade...
Changing of the guard

Changing of the guard

Puff! And the horticultural summer was gone. The cold weather of last week (there was frost on Saturday morning) administered the coup de grace to the crops that were already in terminal decline. So we say goodbye to courgettes, patty pan squash, French and runner...

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