LEMON PIPS
I often save the pips from the lemons and plant them to see if I can grow them. These last lot I left on the windowsill so they dried out a bit. I then planted them in some gritty pond compost, as that was all I had at the time. They must really like that, as about five of them grew. I have just repotted a couple of them and keep putting them outside to harden off during the day. I think I am lucky as my garden is a sun trap, so they really seem to be growing well.…
View PostLADIES THAT LUNCH AT THE ROSEMONT IN FOLKESTONE, KENT UK
THE ROSEMONT RESTAURANT Last week I met up with my friends for a lovely lunch at The Rosemont restaurant in Folkestone. Kara came along as she delivered some baking that she had done for a couple of my friends. Kara runs Everlasting Events. She will be doing a stall in Hythe on Saturday, 2nd May, so do please pop along. You can find her on Instagram and Facebook here; please give her a follow. Anyway, back to lunch, we all had a wonderful time with much gossip and laughter as usual when we get together. Also, good news about this…
View PostTHE COTERIE, FOLKESTONE, KENT UK
I popped into The Coterie at the weekend as Kara was working. I really love what they have done with the garden, it is so peaceful to sit out there and enjoy a quiet drink in the sunshine. This place will get very popular in the summer as its menu is superb. I can see myself and friends having a sharing board with a bottle of red on a lovely summer evening. A sharing board looks amazing, you get a selection of 3 cured meats, a selection of 3 cheeses, pickles, chutneys, fruits, veggies and crackers, plus a bottle of…
View PostPUBLISHER & ARTWORK IN FOLKESTONE
AFSANA PRESS I came across this new shop the other day, it is about halfway down The Old High Street on the right. I was pleased to see we have a new publisher in Folkestone. I had a look at the books, and they very kindly gave me a book to read and review called The Resurrected by Joost Hiltermann. This will be published next month on the 5th of May 2026. I thought I would give them a shout-out as they also have some great prints for sale, as well as all the books. Well worth stopping and having…
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