Jack in the Pulpit at Cratfield
Arum Maculatum – Jack in the Pulpit, Lords & Ladies, and many other names for these plants which are starting to appear in the shady, damp ditches and roadsides around Cratfield.
Regent’s Park in Spring
I am going to linger in Regent’s Park for a few more days! I spotted a hint of pink through Queen Mary’s Gate – aren’t the magnolias beautiful? There were more in the Secret Garden.
Regent’s Park in Spring
Today my wings took me to Regent’s Park, prompted by The Frustrated Gardener. Mr Bradshaw will join us shortly, but in the meantime let’s enjoy the glory of the fragrant, abundant lilac.
Regent’s Canal Walk, No.5, Sturt’s Lock to Islington Tunnel
I was a gloomy day, but I set out! Sturt’s Lock, no.6, is named after Mr Sturt who was a landowner in this area, like Mr Acton, and Peter de Beauvoir who lived in Balmes House (eventually an asylum and the … Continued
Rosie Price HND Goldsmith at Cratfield Open Weekend
Rosie Price HND Goldsmith will be offering her beautiful, handcrafted jewellery at the Cratfield Open Weekend, 14 and 15 June. Rosie works with precious metals, gemstone beads, found objects, and more at her studio, Brightsmiths Workshops and welcomes commissions. Alongside … Continued
‘Forget-me-Not’ by Linda Taylor
Linda Taylor will be showing and selling her handmade gifts at Cratfield during the Open Weekend, 14 and 15 June. If you would like to order a special gift please contact Linda at ltaylor49@btinternet.com
Regent’s Canal Walk, No.4, Acton’s Lock to Southgate Road
The view from the Queensbridge Road bridge, no.48, heading towards Islington. As always there was plenty of activity – children and boats at the Laburnum basin, Canada Geese, and a relaxed BBQ The Kingsland Basin was dug in the 1820s, and originally … Continued
Regent’s Canal Walk, No.3, Mile End Park to Acton’s Lock
The Hertford Union Canal was built in 1830 as a short cut from the Regent’s Canal to the Lea Navigation. It was also known as Duckett’s Cut, after Sir George Duckett, but it was not commercially successful and Sir George sold … Continued
Hundred River Artisan Ice Cream
Cratfield’s Open Weekend on 14 and 15 June is coming closer and we hope it will be good weather, hot sunshine and clear blue skies! The kind of weather where you need to wander through pretty gardens with an ice … Continued