Over the winter we have been busy with different projects here. An area of the land, we affectionately called Wales,and have never done anything with, was cleared from all the dense dark growth that had become much too shady for the trees on the terraces below.This slowly revealed a lovely space with huge granite boulders at the back and a mature oak stand above, forming a wonderful backdrop wrapped around three pools.The existing medronhas were coppiced and more chestnuts were planted along with,wild cherry and various berberis species.We will be adding more small trees and shrubs in the future. Thanks to Andy Rees for all his hard work on this area.
Almost there
The bread oven now has its chimney and awaits its final coat of granite. First, sand will be put between the fire bricks and the granite to form a layer that will allow movement and prevent cracking when the oven is heated.
The worktop has been tiled but still needs facing and a general tidy up and then we're ready for our first bake!
The worktop has been tiled but still needs facing and a general tidy up and then we're ready for our first bake!
Stable and paddock
Our goat has moved into her new stable and small paddock near the house. It was built using old recycled pallets and mimosa posts cut from the land here during the winter.
We are planning to convert her old stable to a workshop.
Morganne
Being an old lady and set in her ways she took a while to settle in but here she is relaxing and cogitating in her new quarters.
Drip watering system being installed
Sadly, Anna a friend of long standing who was very dear to us all, died recently and we decided to dedicate one of the beds, as a memorial garden to her, in a part of the existing gardens. Here it is being planted up with blueberries, cranberries, lettuce,violets, shasta daisies and echinacea.
Anna had a passion for trees like us, and a wonderful generous spirit. We will miss her.
Anna had a passion for trees like us, and a wonderful generous spirit. We will miss her.