Monday 21 December 2015

Gooseberries



I sense a gooseberry pie in our future!   These little green beauties are doing very well in their second year.  They are sweeter than the gooseberries we used to grow but with the same wonderful tartiness.  Perfect to put into a pie and serve with lashings of fresh cream.
 


Below : The gooseberry bushes grow alongside some of the grapevines.


Thursday 17 December 2015

Hens

The Red Shavers are such a great breed.  They're excellent layers for sure but they're also so friendly and calm - a real pleasure to have around.