Pyrography by Fergus & Sallianne Presswell I've always fancied having a go at Pyrography (literally translated it means: writing with fire or wood burning), so I was very happy when my wife bought me a pyrography tool for an early Christmas present last year. After trying out a few test pieces, I thought I'd have a go at making some Christmas presents for family and … [Read more...]
Horsmonden-based blacksmith ‘Going at it hammer and tong’
My name is Michael Hart and I am an award-winning blacksmith newly established in Horsmonden, in Kent. I specialize in producing high quality hand-forged ironwork of bespoke design in traditional and contemporary mediums. I make large items – gates, railing and staircases to smaller items such as candle-holders garden ornaments and carry out domestic repairs. I am often … [Read more...]
We didn’t mean to grow 180 leeks! – the lament of the novice allotment holder
We didn’t mean to grow 180 leeks. But then neither did we mean to grow courgettes enough to feed ourselves, our extended family and friends and all our neighbours to the point where their welcoming smiles would fade as they realised we were approaching with 'Yet More Courgettes.' And then there were the accidental marrows. Very few people are prepared to give a good home to a … [Read more...]
My Country Publications
Welcome to 'My Country', the website for lovers of the countryside and country pursuits. Whether you just love living in the country or are involved in country activities or pursuits, we want to hear about it, for example: Farming – past and present methods – thrashing, binding, ploughing, hop picking, apple picking Smallholding / Homesteads Horse riding … [Read more...]
A Street Cat Named Bob
Watch this video about busker James Bowen who met a cat that turned his life around. Then please buy the book 'A Street Cat Named Bob' – it's brilliant. … [Read more...]