Dear All,
Dare we say that spring has arrived? Yesterday I planted my maincrop
potatoes, broad beans, peas, beetroot, silverskin onions, scorzonera, salsify,
radish, carrots, parsnips, leeks, aubergines and peppers. Earlier in the week I
had sown herbs, flowers cauliflowers and cabbage in the greenhouse so things
are starting to move even if not unconditionally warm.
In addition I have spoken at two Garden Clubs this week so growing
is in the air. The second slot was at Bourn for the 11th time! I did
my very first talk there in 1979 – they must have very short memories!
It was our turn at Godalming this week. They are waiting for
developments on buying and selling houses but hopefully it is still all on
track. On Wednesday we went to Petworth House again, this time we were able to
get inside the house where there are a phenomenal number of paintings: 19
Turners, as well as Van Dycks, Blakes and a magnificent room lined with
woodcarving by Grinlin Gibbons. Amélie was most impressed by the central
staircase which was huge, carpeted and gentle thus affording considerable
opportunity to demonstrate her climbing skills. The house was very child
friendly with a chest in each large room for dressing up, puzzles or
playthings.
Petworth House
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Daffodils
Gibbon’s Wood carving
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Ready for the off
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Main Staircase
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Kitchens
Our Thursday walk started at Leighton-Bromswold west of Huntingdon.
There was a decidedly keen wind about and 11 miles seemed plenty.
I fetched the heavy roller from its winter quarters on Friday so
serious preparations are underway – another sign of spring.
Kate has been suffering with a sore throat this week (not of Scandinavian
proportions!) but of course ploughs on.
Love
Mike & Kate
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