Monthly Archives: July 2019

Beautiful Beans

Most days, I trundle out to the grandly named ‘vegetable plot’, which in a previous life was a rather un-loved bit of tarmac at the side of the house. The main reason for doing this is firstly, to eat peas … Continue reading

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Peas

Most of the peas we eat come in (sadly) plastic bags and live in the freezer – highly convenient and nutritious.  But these just can’t compete with anything you’ve managed to grow yourself. A 10m walk from the back door … Continue reading

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The Bishop’s Palace

Surely, there can be few more beautiful places, on a hot, summer’s day, than the tranquil surroundings of the Bishop’s Palace in Wells.  The buildings and gardens have been the residence of the Bishops of Bath and Wells, for over … Continue reading

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