Category Archives: Herbs

Spring cleaning (and tidying)

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Home on the Hill

First of all to write about what I’ve just done because I’m dead pleased with it! I’m not very good at pruning my ornamentals – never know when to do what. So unless Monty tells me on a Friday night, … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Trip to Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Home on the Hill

We had been meaning to get to CAT for some time, mainly to take a look at the forest garden and polytunnels because they’re both ways we’d like to develop our garden. Plus, we really like it. But the trip … Continue reading →

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National Herb Centre Visit

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Home on the Hill

I went to the National Herb Centre near Banbury the other day. It’s not too far from here and I wanted to pick up some white or pink flowered lavender and look for a statue for a small niche in … Continue reading →

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I need a sit down

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Home on the Hill

I’m just coming to the end of my week off and it’s been very productive. But I need to go back to work for a sit-down. The big achievements are that I finished pruning the orchard, and moved into the … Continue reading →

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There’s so much to do….

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Home on the Hill

So, it’s February and I’m fed up. Just after Christmas, I decided to crack on with the pruning in the orchard – and my shoulder problem returned. It was so bad I took a day off work to rest it … Continue reading →

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Plans for 2010

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Home on the Hill

I’m late blogging this month because I have a problem with my neck and shoulder and haven’t been able to use the computer as much as usual. I have had this post planned for a week or more, but simply … Continue reading →

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Crafting in December

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Home on the Hill

Well, obviously December is a VERY busy month but it’s a good time for craft projects. Things have been a little manic here but I seem to have got quite a lot done. First, knitting – lots more pics on … Continue reading →

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Making Christmas wreaths

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Home on the Hill

Every year, in early December, my herb group get together to make some Christmas wreaths. The starting point for these is a simple ring of honeysuckle or willow. Last winter, when we cut back our willow fedges and arches, we … Continue reading →

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Shed land

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Home on the Hill

Another extra post – Keith asked me to post some piccies of the shed we use as an office so he can show folk. But I thought I’d take this opportunity to post pics of all our sheds. I know … Continue reading →

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Herb gardens old and new

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Home on the Hill

Actually, before I launch into talking about my new and old herb garden, the main news this month is that I have new chickens. The idea is to breed meat birds from them – I’ll keep you posted with how … Continue reading →

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