The Rusty Homestead: Ground Plan

A few ideas of how the area will look when completed.
Thinking Ahead on a Mellow Day

A very mellow day at the cottage and homestead.
The Red Box Mystery

I’ve been ignoring a large red box at Too Good To Waste for the past few weeks but decided I would get it once an idea popped into my head on how I could use it. Pressure Treated Rustic Arch https://amzn.to/4fZufRE
Allotment Gardening Tasks for January

Winter Walk & Approaching Snowstorm

The start of a New Year and my second year living in Wales after 23 years in London. The Winter is fast approaching but there is still time to get out for a mountain walk before the weather becomes worse. Calendar from https://amzn.to/3W8L7ON
Homestead Plant List: Fruit

GRAPE‘Crimson Seedless’ Grape Vinepurchased from https://www.rootsplants.co.uk/products/60cm-vitis-crimson-seedless-3l-pot
Homestead Plant List: Herbs

Homestead Plant List: Vegetables

Homestead Plant List: Flowers, Shrubs and Trees

HEDGEROW Bird Friendly Hedge Mix purchased from https://www.ashridgetrees.co.uk/p/hedging/ready-mixed/bird-friendly-collectionHawthorn – Crataegus monogyna – frothy white, may flowers in spring and bright red haws in autumnWild Privet – Ligustrum vulgare – white flowers, black berriesHazel – Corylus avellana – catkins in February, fresh green leaves, nuts in autumnCherry Plum – Prunus cerasifera – white blossom on dark barkGuelder Rose – Viburnum […]
Homestead Plant List: Roses

Variety Photograph Description Price in 2025 Purchased from Easy Does It Repeat flowering and medium fragrance. Absolutely stunning colours that will light up your garden. Ideal for pots, beds and borders. Can be grown on a patio or balcony if limited space. £24.99 yougarden.com Hot Chocolate Vivid, burnt-orange flower buds open up into incredible and […]