Hilary Scott's Page

"If you are crazy enough to want to eat nettles then join me at South Court Environmental group's Nettle Nosh Night at Abington Lodge Barn on Wednesday 23rd march from 6.30-830pm. Could be a good way to use up this pernicious weed and not feel…"

"I think fruit makes it all worthwhile-its usually pretty trouble free and you can eat it right away! I have got a new plot from a neighbour this year-wants to share her garden in exchange for some produce. First I have to dig up the turf-have laid…"

"Just read Mo's sad story about a free range chicken farm forced to close due to rising feed costs, its in Northants.  hensforsale@yahoo.co.uk Hubby said NO Am trying to let lots of people know."

"If anyone wants to learn about composting loos and how to build them, South Court Environmental are having a seminar next Tuesday -will email details if you are really interested!"

"Saw some snowdrops flowering at Moulton College today-mine are just shoots- anybody got them flowering yet? Are they a sign that spring is on its way?"

"Haven't actually started any gardening yet-just have a feeling we will get more snow in February! But I had a gardening "fix" yesterday as I began a class in garden history at Kelmarsh Hall. Its run by the WEA over 10 weeks and costs…"

"Rob, sorry i don't understand enough about technology to leave a comment on your site so here is the recipe: Fennel and apple salad:2 florence fennel bulbs, 4 dessert apples( Ellisons orange, Belle de boskoop, or Egremont Russet), dressing; 1…"

"Welcome to northamptonshire gardeners-few and far between! Sending you a recipe for Belle de Boskoop on your site."

"Can I join having been born and bred in Northamptonshire? ;>) Still get back a few times a year to visit the family who still live there."

"Just received a flyer for our local Apple day on 17th October. Its hosted by South Court Environmental's Apple cause group . Its at Wilsons orchard, off magnolia Close on Billing Road East, Abington vale, from 2-5pm. Produce sale, apple…"

"As i have had to curtail outdoor activities due to a leg injury I am hoping to do some more chutney making. i have loads of windfalls but still have apple and raisin chutney from last year. Have seen a good recipe for beetroot chutney somewhere, but…"

"The weather forecast is a bit grim tonight-possible grass frost, so have been harvesting pumpkins,butternut squash and courgettes, sweetcorn will probably survive.Had plans to visit Canons Ashby as they have a food fair and harvest festival this…"

"Hi a group of students from Moulton is off to Glee this week. Its a horticultural trade show at The NEC in Birmingham. sadly i can't make it but found some hispi and durham early cabbage in Wyevale garden centre today. As they had three for the…"