Ann's Journal

Stay connected with all the latest updates from our garden and farm as Ann shares her journey of rejuvenating a historic Georgian Walled Garden. Discover seasonal highlights, exciting new arrivals, and personal stories from behind the scenes. New posts are published every week, offering a unique look at this inspiring transformation.

Ann's Farm Journal

Fruit Trees in Blossom

Fruit Trees in Blossom

Morning Everyone, After the glorious weather of the Easter weekend break, the first bank holiday weekend of May has felt like a weekend in January! Apparently the May Bank Holiday...

Fruit Trees in Blossom

Morning Everyone, After the glorious weather of the Easter weekend break, the first bank holiday weekend of May has felt like a weekend in January! Apparently the May Bank Holiday...

Interesting Visitors This Week

Interesting Visitors This Week

Hello All, Well Bob and I have had an fascinating couple of days with lots of interesting visitors. On Monday we had a visit from sixteen lovely Newcastle University students....

Interesting Visitors This Week

Hello All, Well Bob and I have had an fascinating couple of days with lots of interesting visitors. On Monday we had a visit from sixteen lovely Newcastle University students....

Lots of Sowing, Planting and Guests......

Lots of Sowing, Planting and Guests......

Hello All, Bob and I hope you all enjoyed the Easter break, especially the glorious weather. We have been able to take full advantage of the dry, sunny weather. We...

Lots of Sowing, Planting and Guests......

Hello All, Bob and I hope you all enjoyed the Easter break, especially the glorious weather. We have been able to take full advantage of the dry, sunny weather. We...

Warmer weather

Warmer weather

Hello all, Just a quick update today as, as you can imagine, these are busy busy days. We are continuing with the watering of all the produce which is growing...

Warmer weather

Hello all, Just a quick update today as, as you can imagine, these are busy busy days. We are continuing with the watering of all the produce which is growing...

Compost all Levelled

Compost all Levelled

Hello Everyone, As you can see from the pic above, the mountains of PAS100 have been levelled. No mean task! Our lovely friend Stu, who helps us when we need...

Compost all Levelled

Hello Everyone, As you can see from the pic above, the mountains of PAS100 have been levelled. No mean task! Our lovely friend Stu, who helps us when we need...

125 Tons of Compost

125 Tons of Compost

Hello Everyone, Well the 125 tons of compost arrived. It took TEN full loads in a huge trailer pulled by the biggest tractor over two days. The weight of the...

125 Tons of Compost

Hello Everyone, Well the 125 tons of compost arrived. It took TEN full loads in a huge trailer pulled by the biggest tractor over two days. The weight of the...