Today is cold but the clouds are clear

                                      Ready to please and work if asked

                                      All is good, the trees bare, but beautiful

                                      Fun to be had if you look

                                      Fair weather, but mild

                                      If you want some fun, just relax

                                      Cold, but dry, maybe plants need water

                                      Carrying around burdens is no fun, so dump them

                                      Our life may be dull, but you can still have fun

                                      Now is time to get ready for planting

                                      Everybody loves the sunshine.

                                                                                                                 Ricky Lee Newman

Garden Gate Knitting Club

Here's a chance to learn to knit and meet new people.

Every Monday and Wednesday between 1pm to 2.30pm we'll be knitting in the cabin, in front of the fire, in the warm with a cup of tea. No experience necessary all materials supplied, if you have some knitting skills you'll be welcome too.

Donations of wool, needles and stitch counters very welcome.

If your interested please contact us or just come along.

Mmmm, Manure - come 'n get it...

We are digging out a gigantic pile of well rotted horse manure. Come and get some, free if you dig it yourself or £1.00 a bag if we dig it for you.

Come up Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm.

Christmas Dinner

Sprouts... 

 

 

Yeah, lots of sprouts... 

 

 

Everyone waiting... 

 

 

Patiently... 

 

 

For dinner on its way... 

 

 

Some not so patient... 

 

 

 Some just couldn't wait...

 

 

But a good time was had by all...

 

The leaves have fallen from the trees; and cold

Is creeping through the cracks, the sun is gold -

South-West horizon sunset, mid-December.

Tranquillity and Peace we can remember,

Amid the calling gulls and flapping birds -

Relaxing in my chair, I deal with words.

                                                                                                                  K. M. Pettitt

Autumnal Art Day at the Garden...

 

 

Making Bug Hotels...

 

 

And painting them...

 

 

 

 

Screen...

 

 

Printing...

 

 

Sticks and ribbons...

 

 

 

 It all sent our manager a little bit mad...

Begining November

 

Good-bye to Evening Primrose, Morning Glory

While Marigold maintain  another story

Of blooming  in the face of growing cold;

Chrysanthemums this time of year unfold;

The ladybirds are visible and close

To myriads of aphids, comatose.

Keith Pettitt.