22nd
February 2026
Dear All,
After
swimming “Just Vegetating” this week was “Legumes” and Kate prepared Mixed Bean
Masala, Sweet Potato feta with Butter Beans and Quick fried French Beans with
Hazel nuts and cheddar.
We
had a visit from the Burrell’s on Tuesday. Grace and Nathan were well behaved
but Arthur is still Arthur!
Arthur, Nathan, Grace, Rachel & Kate
The
parcels sent to Moldova arrived safely on Tuesday which is always a relief. In
the garden I managed to transplant some Broad Beans and prune the autumn
Raspberries while sowing the first batch of Peas in gutters in the greenhouse.
On
Wednesday John thought it would be good to trim the cricket square in a brief
dry window – I just about managed it but am still short of stamina. In the
evening I was drafted in to speak at Over Garden Club as the booked speaker
unfortunately died just before Christmas. I spoke on Oriental Vegetables
especially my trips to China and Japan.
I
spent time contacting Moldova on Thursday and arranging travel insurance with
Kate. The weather seems to be challenging there at present!
Chisinau
The
Biographies topic this week was Hendrick Witbooi. He led the Namibian people during their
revolts against the German colonial empire. Witbooi is regarded as one of the
national heroes of Namibia, and his face is portrayed on the obverse of all
N$50, N$100, and N$200 Namibian dollar banknotes. Unfortunately the presenter
struggled with his presentation due to old age and despite being an
ex-University lecturer did not cover the subject very well.
Hendrik Witbooi
The
Russell’s have been in Barcelona for Half Term week and seem to have had a good
time.
Meanwhile
Esther & Emma posted fine photos of the Northern Lights and few friends
they made in the Arctic.
I
didn’t walk this week but Kate did a local walk through the orchard to Swavesey
then the river finding plenty of mud and water.
Orchard Path
Colourful Garden
Swavesey Fen
Flooded River
Overcote
Best
Wishes
Mike
& Kate
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