March at Chenevaux

Even though spring is well on its way and we have had some lovely sunny days recently with temperatures into the low 20s, today is rather chilly again so as we were in St Savin for a plant fair we brought these pastries to have with a nice hot cup of tea while the rugby is on!

Plant sale in front of the Abbey at St Savin

Its always a busy time of year for us in the garden, tidying up, clearing out, weeding, cutting the grass again and if there's time and we still have some energy left perhaps some new planting!

Mimosa flowers starting to appear

Our mimosa trees are just coming into flower, for the first time for several years as we have had quite a mild winter.  The trees are quite tall now, perhaps 15ft or so, and they are going to produce a lovely yellow display.  The bees are in heaven in the sweet smelling blossom as well as in the daffs and the daphne.

We must have a tidy up in the studio in the next few days as Mark is taking part in the European Open Studios on the 27,28 and 29th March. Not that he's messy or anything .....  If you're in the area please do drop in.

Mark's art studio

Stoneware bowl by Mark