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Tag Archives: Helmsley Walled Garden
What a nice seat to sit at
Do you notice how sometimes time can be fast and slow simultaneously? August seemed to stretch on for ever and now suddenly it’s September. Hurrah! Autumn is making its approach with cooler, darker evenings, rosy apples and too many events … Continue reading
Phlox and Artemisia
On Sunday, in addition to all the sights indulged in, I went on a bit of a spending spree in Helmsley. Hunters of Helmsley is a fantastic place to stock up on organic unbleached flour and the like. But I … Continue reading
A day of beautiful flowers
The more I visit Helmsley Walled Garden, the more I love it. Today was the first time I had been in the spring and I wasn’t to be disappointed. Look at the spectacular tulips in a meadow (with Helmsley Castle … Continue reading
Posted in Days out, Gardening
Tagged alliums, Helmsley Walled Garden, strawberries, tulips
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Which apple tree next?
Today was Apple Day at Helmsley Walled Garden. Last year at the Apple Day, we selected the apple we liked best for a new tree, which should be arriving some time this November. Now, we were on the quest for … Continue reading
Posted in Days out, Gardening, Permaculture
Tagged forest garden, Helmsley Walled Garden, Margil, R V Rogers
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Trusses submergedÂ
Today, we managed two walled gardens: a second look in at the one in Helmsley, followed by one at Beningbrough on the way home. At both I sighed to see ginormous squash. Still, it gave me hope that I would … Continue reading
Posted in Days out, Gardening
Tagged Beningbrough, Helmsley Walled Garden, squash, tomatoes
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Round things
We first visited Helmsley Walled Garden last autumn and in spite of the best intentions hadn’t actually been back again before today. However, as we were on foot (in other words, not having to worry about bicycles as we had … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Permaculture
Tagged apple trees, garden ornaments, Helmsley Walled Garden
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Is it Friday?
What with the half term school holidays and the days getting shorter, I haven’t been doing a lot in the garden this week. Or more accurately, anything. That is not to say there has been no activity. I’m so pleased … Continue reading
Posted in Days out, foraging, Gardening
Tagged apples, Helmsley Walled Garden, onion sets
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I couldn’t help it!
Yesterday was spent on and around the North York Moors and even my daughter agreed it was a very good day out! The idea for the day had started with finding a star-gazing event at Sutton Bank. So, it seemed logical to find … Continue reading
Posted in Days out, Permaculture
Tagged foraging, Helmsley Walled Garden, Ribston Pippin, Sutton Bank
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