In line with our commitment to greenness, over the past few years we have developed a two and a half acre of natural environment. This currently comprises a wetland, wild flower meadow, a copse which includes three indigenous oaks, a 600 vine vineyard and a bee hive. As things develop and progress in this area we will keep you informed in this section of the website.

Comma Butterfly on Michaelmas Daisy

Bee Orchid

Bee Orchid found in July on the bank above the walled border.

Scabious

Devil's Bit Scabious found on the lower edge of the Wetlands. They have thrived in the semi-damp area.

A picture from last year before the planting (with a great deal of help from John Ball of Flowers and Butterflies)	Purple Loosestrife in it's first year, with yellow Fleabane at it's feet. The Loosestrife should be 6ft tall next year and more barrel shaped.

Soleil du Monde Rose

The Soleil du Monde rose from France - only in it's first year and has settled well in the triangular bed in the front garden. The rose changes it's colour from cream to gold, then changes to the colour in the picture.