Newsletter - May 2023
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Plant of the Month

Broad Beans

The Autumn sown broad beans have survived the dreadful Winter weather and are now providing me with a good crop. I like to harvest mine when they are about 6 inches long, top, tail and cut into inch long chunks to cook. They're delicious and minimum  waste. Autumn sown beans don't have greenfly either.
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The apple blossom is looking beautiful now. The spanish bluebells were in the garden when I moved in and they give a nice splash of colour. I hav done a major clean-up in this area, removing the posts and broken wire supports from the  step-over apples and sowing wildflowers - poppies, love-in the-mist, marigolds and other pollinators.
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Tulip Apricot Beauty is thriving in this heavy old  concrete pot I bought  at the local Scouts' fete about 40 years ago. They're getting crowded now so  I will lift and divide them, replant the pot and find a new home fo the  rest.

Artisans Corner News

Exhibition at Foxy's Deli

I am delighted to have my current exhibition in Foxy's Deli until June 10th. It is a popular venue in Penarth with a lovely exhibition space, perfect for my original artwork and prints.  
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I am including my triptych paintings. I can also create a special version with your personal choice of images. Please contact me direct. My business cards will be available at Foxy's Deli.

I am hosting an Open Evening here on Friday 12th May from 5.30 to 7.30 pm You are cordially invited to join me, family and friends for an informal get-together and a chat.