This is part two of my exploration of West Dean College Walled Gardens with my friend Richard Suggett from the Veg Grower podcast. But we have slipped away from the chili celebrations to explore the walled gardens that are also open to the public. Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, West Dean Gardens […]
Today I am in West Sussex at the Chili Fiesta with my friend Richard Suggett from the Veg Grower podcast. But we have slipped away from the chili celebrations to explore the walled gardens that are also open to the public. Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, West Dean Gardens in West Sussex […]
Today I visit Sussex Prairie Garden near Henfield in West Sussex. I meet up with the owner, Pauline McBride, who takes me around and shows me the incredible garden. Sussex Prairie garden opened to the public in 2009. They are Britain’s largest “Prairie,” or “Naturalistic,” garden, with eight acres of stunning garden to roam around. […]
Today I visit the Chili Fiesta at West Dean in West Sussex. The agricultural college grounds are given over to the hot and spicy festival of the chili plant. Richard Suggett from the Veg Grower Podcast joins me to explore the fiesta and do a bit of tasting with me. Find out more about the […]
Today I am out on a special jaunt with Julia Hartley and her son, Elijah. We’re in Surrey, in the shadow of Box Hill, part of the Surrey Hills between Dorking and Leatherhead. We meet up with Matthew Holdsworth and his son, Josh, to investigate the ancient ford and crossing point of the river Mole. […]
This is part two of my hike to the Devil’s Pulpit. I am in Brockweir in Gloucestershire and I am am seeking out a famous viewpoint up in the the Wye Valley. The Devil’s Pulpit is a rocky limestone outcrop and scenic viewpoint located in the Forest of Dean District of Gloucestershire, England, within the […]