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Journal. French Pear blossom.

The Beaure de Anjou pear tree is full of blossom. Planted 12 years ago, the bees love it at this time of year. 18th September 2023. In our Kitchen Garden. Much Love, Jude x

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Journal: In the kitchen. 26.9.2023.

The view from here. Waiting for the potatoes to boil so I can take that colander on the table and pick some greens for the evening meal. It’s lovely being in the Kitchen Garden at this time of day. Fine Art prints by me. Kitchen by Michael Van Heel. Specialising in Bespoke Carpentry. Instagram @allhomerenosandmaintenance […]

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Journal: 27.9.2023. Springtime.

6:33pm. Early evening in our Back Orchard. A walk around the garden, tucking Honeybee in, watching the light fade, the heavy scent of the blossom becoming more noticeable. Springtime. Beauty in the everyday moments. Much love, Jude x

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Darlings, Sweetpeas are toxic.

Darlings, SWEET PEAS are toxic, so are other flowers. Double, triple, quadruple check what flowers you decorate your cakes with. Even if you buy packaged “edible”flowers, check.  And don’t be fooled by a name, easy done. It is Sweet Pea season, they are one of my favourite flowers, do you love them too? (My sweet […]

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Hen Keeping.

  We were ready to pick up some chicks from a poultry breeder recently. Checking in weekly to see if the chicks were in good health and to see when they would be ready to join us. It gave us time to learn a little about how the person who bred the chickens, always lovely […]

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Last days of Spring.

Hello, and a warm welcome back to my Blog Journal. We are all going well, thank you for your lovely messages. I did mention in my November Postcard (monthly newsletter) that there maybe some Blog Journal posts before Christmas and here we are. Some happenings at Fairy Wren Cottage: Social media has become a big […]

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Fairy Wren Cottage Postcards update.

Just a reminder that my newsletter will be delivered to your inbox this weekend if you subscribe to my monthly newsletter. Fairy Wren Cottage Postcards. If you are on the fence, and wondering whether it is worth subscribing or are sick of recieving sales emails that clog up your inbox but are looking for a […]

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Interview Series: Trona Freeman, SEO & Pinterest Specialist.

I’ve made this series to highlight women who are starting out. They have created something out of nothing, following those whispers and are moving forward with bringing their dreams to life. I believe in the power of sharing our stories, supporting and lifting each other up. There is enough for everyone to be successful, in […]

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Six things about me.

Six things you may not know about me! 1. I now create vintage inspired Postcards and Prints and sell them in my Etsy Shop. (The Fairy Wren Cottage Etsy Shop.) 2. All the photos are taken here in the garden at Fairy Wren Cottage. Together with my husband and daughter Liliana, we tend the garden […]

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