Happy faced perennial daisies came to the fore in the garden this summer holiday season when there was not much time to fuss about tending them. The bonus was that, being perennials which were planted last year, they’d returned again to create a show without asking for much attention other than to be deadheaded during a wander around the garden.
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the late Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe’s death; it is also the time for planting artichoke seeds. What is the other more unusual link between the two? At 22 the late entertainer once known as the ‘biggest sex symbol of her time’ was the first to wear the crown of California Artichoke Queen.
Opening just over a month ago, rustic kiddies party venue Bantam Barn has welcomed many children to their happy touch farm. Finding joy in introducing city children to farm life, owner Mark Whittal has had a ball offering farm themed parties where children can meet his crew of lovable farm animals.