My friend Reuben, who is a very keen walker, climber and hiker has been showing me the a side of Mull that many people never see. “Off Piste” hiking I would call it. He is very experienced at walking on Mull, and all over the world really and he has …
It’s been very cold of late and we’ve had a bit of snow, although not as much as other parts of the country. Still it’s been pleasant. Started planting for some early crops and the early peas have started coming through well. Need to pot them on and then prepare …
Tash and I have been very busy the last two weeks cooking the meals-on-wheels for the local community. It has been very enjoyable and reminds me of being a younger Chef in hotels. Big pans, big trays, lots of chopping. Last meal tomorrow and then we have to start planning …
The weather has been all over the place for the last few weeks. Warm and dry then freezing cold, windy and wet. That’s why we love it here. Not been up to much other than planting plants and watering plants and trying to get the garden in some sort of …
Firstly the weather has been mixed. There is a very moody picture below looking over the Sound of Mull to the mainland. Very nice. Secondly I have completed the installation of the Spring Tanks and the system appears to be working very well. This one is for you Mr Round. …
We should have been welcoming our first guests today. Don’t know when we’ll be open at the moment. Following a herculean effort by everyone and Gracie-Anne, D-Day has arrived. Frame is fully constructed and beds are ready. Tomorrow we apply the polythene! The air is very cold but the sky …
The polytunnel is ready to be covered! Hurray. So following very good advice I am getting the beds ready before covering to protect the polythene. I’ve been doing this for 8 days now and to be fair I have had help. Problem is I thought I would dig over, de-stone …
The frames is up and it’s taken me 2 days. Mostly on my own but Tash did sit in a deck chair on Friday when it was nice and offer encouragement and advice. I’ve tried my best to make it square and straight in all directions and after making some …
It was dry and still but overcast. Haven’t seen the Sun for days. Spent all day preparing the anchor posts and after 10 hours of back breaking work I got there. All 14 posts in position, level and straight. Now I know you’re thinking that this is not an impressive …
