We are always looking for interesting ways to explore and enjoy our beautiful local area using public transport. So we were delighted in 2025 when Plymouth Boat Trips introduced a summertime ferry service from Saltash Waterside to the historic Royal William Yard, stopping at the Barbican on the way. From The Royal William Yard you can […]
How to identify wild flowers in early summer
It’s that time of year when the hedges are abundant with beautiful flowers. You may be familiar with many of these flowers, but hopefully this short guide will help you name ones you don’t know. It is far from comprehensive; but there are many excellent field guides to extend your knowledge. We recommend Marjorie Blamey’s Wild […]
Our Snowdrop Collection
When we first bought our woods in the 1993 we planted a small clump of snowdrops from our friends Bernie and Jeanie Skewes’s garden. (Bernie was a sign writer, poet, poacher and actor, who’s claim to fame was as the first UK Tarzan in the 1930s and the author of a Poacher’s Tale – a […]