It’s been a funny old year. In many ways, it’s been an absolutely dreadful one. But through all the horribleness my garden has continued to keep me balanced, positive and relatively sane. I’d like to begin by apologising for the...
Read MoreI have visited Bolton museum many times in the past 30 years. So when I learned about its £3.8 million refurb I was expecting the usual neat display cases. I quickly discovered that The Egyptian Collection is a radical...
Read MoreA few weeks ago I discovered a sensory garden in Southport’s Hesketh Park. It was largely overgrown but, through the mass of unruly vegetation, I could see there was a wealth of foraging delights. I decided to return at...
Read MoreAs we approach the end of a long, hot summer, most fruit and vegetables are becoming ripe a good few weeks earlier than usual. So, slightly ahead of schedule, I’ve been busy trying to preserve as much as possible for what...
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