Dear All,
It was Hove week this week and we left earlier than usual on Tuesday
and called in at Wakehurst, near Haywards Heath. It is a large garden of 500
acres run by Kew and houses the Millennium Seed Bank. It has a collection of
different gardens separated by some very healthy trees overlooked by a fine 16th
century mansion.
Wakehurst Mansion & Pond
Walled Garden
Millennium Seed Bank
On Wednesday we caught the bus into Brighton and visited the museum
which has some magnificent pottery and china including a chamber pot with a
model of Napoleon in the bottom so that you could insult him at each visit. The
museum was also hosting the Natural History Photographic competition winners
and some of these were truly excellent.
Flying Machine
Napoleon Pot
Ice cream time
Two animal stories this week. I was working in the garden on Friday
and when I looked up there was a half grown muntjac fawn about 3 yards away.
Instead of bolting it was quite curious and I managed to collect my camera and take
a few shots. Later it was sheltering in the greenhouse, then yesterday it
reappeared again. Whether this is good or bad news remains to be seen.
Friend or Foe?
Secondly all our tropical fish have been wiped out over two days. We
have had a tank for nearly 44 years and this is the first time this has
happened. I am not sure why.
We are in charge of the “Eco House” up the road this week as John
and Sally are on a cruise. The main duty is locking up the chickens at night
but last time they were away their freezer packed up with dire consequences.
Apricot season has begun and the tree has excelled this year.
Cricket was off yesterday due to the rain on Friday, which was
nearly all day but greatly needed.
Having gained planning permission to replace the pews in the chapel
after about 7 years waiting new chairs have arriv4d so we have a serious work
session arranged this week to start the changeover.
Love
Mike & Kate
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