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Competition time! You could win... Two places on Kathryn Cronin's Christmas Wreath Workshops; and A wild garden style Christmas wreath!It may only be September but they do say Christmas comes earlier every year and this year is no exception. With the holly berries forming and berried ivy bedecking the trees, Kathryn from Fierce Blooms is already feeling the festive spirit. If you...

We have arrived at the season of harvest and chutney making, although I have to say the wildlife have had more of my plums than I have this year! It occurs to me that the obvious solution is to plant more fruit trees. Top of my list is quince which has fruit the colour of pale straw. It may take a few years but eventually I will be able to make my absolute favourite scented chutney. Needless to...

Has anyone heard the rumour about the 2nd of...