Tucked away down a dusty rural lane in the Franschhoek Valley, South Africa is one of the hidden gems  we visited on our recent tour. In all fairness, we arrived shortly after unseasonably heavy rains had caused devastating landslides so visitors would normally have a much less adventurous arrival! Le Poirier is a small farm…

Where do I start?! This was truly the trip of a lifetime. The gardens, the people, the wildlife, the wines…..how can I possibly recap all of that in just a post or two? Hopefully you were able to follow along through my Facebook posts because thanks to my husband Andy there are some remarkable photos…

As autumn settles in, many of us embark on the annual ritual of fall garden cleanup, which often involves the removal of fallen leaves. However, there is a growing awareness that this age-old tradition may not be as eco-friendly as we once thought. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of leaving the leaves […]