Hukins Hops is a fourth generation family farm specialising in hop bines for decoration. Our hop farm is based in Kent where the growing of hop garlands forms an iconic part of our local landscape and heritage. HOP GARLANDS AT HOME At the end of a long British summer, hanging our dried or fresh hop bines will bring the colour and feeling of harvest time into your home. … [Read more...] about Hop Garlands for Decoration from Hukins Hops
Farming in the 1940s/1950s
Here are a few pictures from my family album of farming in the 1940s - 1950s in Kent. Growing hops, hop-picking in bins etc. Do you have similar pictures you would like to share in 'My Country' magazine and our website? Please email them to :copy@mycountrypublications.com with more details and maybe a short story about the photos, where they were taken etc. … [Read more...] about Farming in the 1940s/1950s
Burning Desires – Pyrography
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...] about Burning Desires – Pyrography
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...] about Horsmonden-based blacksmith ‘Going at it hammer and tong’
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...] about We didn’t mean to grow 180 leeks! – the lament of the novice allotment holder