Rustical

Tag: home grown

  • Teasel Tuesday

    Today was the day to begin prepping all of the dried teasels from last year in readiness for the wreath making season. Each teasel is cleaned and shaken by hand to release any remaining seeds which are then used for sowing more plants and for bird food. Goldfinches just love teasels and descend on our…

  • Sustainably Grown Bulrushes

    Our sustainably grown bulrushes are nearing the point of harvest for cut stems for immediate use in arrangements or for those who dry them for interior design / decor. Stems are hand harvested to order so can be cut to order at any length stipulated (normally between 60cm and 90cm) and cost £10 for 10…

  • July Poly Tunnel Update

    A few snapshots of the more interesting crops growing in the polytunnel.                  

  • Gathering Onions and Garlic

    Our 2015 onion and garlic harvest began in earnest. The onions and garlic had been pulled and left to dry on the soil but now it is time to dress them up a little and then store them in racks at the shed.

  • Surplus Veg

    Even though we are nearing the end of July, the sun has not done much shining, whilst it is relatively early in the growing season yet we have more than enough home grown vegetables to warrant a real treat of mediterranean style rustic roast vegetables (with a sneaky little sweetcorn starter while we are waiting). Roughly…