A quieter week in the garden

After a few rather busy weeks, this one has been a little less hectic, which is exactly what I had been craving.

Although, somehow, a quieter week doesn’t necessarily mean an easier one!

We spent a lot of time in the patch, planting, weeding, mulching and pulling in irrigation.

It’s that time of the year when we spend plenty of hours on our feet, moving from one job to the next and trying to stay ahead of everything that is growing – including the weeds!

We’ve made good progress, and I’m really happy with where things are at.

More plants are finding their place in the garden, and the work we’ve been doing over the past few weeks is starting to come together.

The greenhouse continues to keep us busy, and we still have some amazing seedlings available. If you’ve been thinking about getting your own vegetable garden started, now is a good time to come and have a look. There’s something very satisfying about growing a little of your own food and having it ready to pick just outside the kitchen door.

Today was a bigger-than-usual day in the kitchen. We were preparing for our regular Saturday trade, a lunch booking for 25 guests and, of course, our Patch to Plate Lasagna Night. There was plenty to organise, prepare and cook, so the kitchen was certainly not quiet!

It’s lovely to see the Barn being used for so many different occasions, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow.