
2020 to March 2021 - Looking Forward
Sparkling winter days and crisp snow and ice have been reluctant to leave our part of Normandy, but at last it looks like Jack Frost is...

Flamenco, Wisteria and Cider Presses
The weather improves and spring is now well established in our part of Normandy. Our favourite copper beech is now in leaf and reminds...

Magnificent Magnolia
We are lucky to have several magnolias within our grounds at La Herpiniere but not all flower at the same time. Last year, the so called,...

Sunshine and Flowers
After a seemingly endless winter, our garden is now basking in glorious sunshine and Mother Nature has finally shaken off her overcoat!...

Croquet and Confiture
Summer has been with us for a few weeks now and nature has provided her bounty for Debbie to work her magic and produce outstanding home...

2017 - Pollarding, Starlings and Sunsets
Changes of the seasons and of the year have heralded some stunning sights at La Herpiniere. As you would probably expect, it has been...

Summer - Le Tour, Barbecues, Fruit and Veg!
Summer is here and with it the Grand Depart of the Tour de France at nearby Le Mont St Michel. It was too good an opportunity to miss...

Spring has Sprung!
It's been a very busy few weeks at La Herpiniere. As you might imagine, the term 'gardening' here has a large scale meaning to it. We...

Into a New Year
We have had some wonderful crisp and sparkling days at La Herpiniere! We have also had our share of rain too, but of course we know its...

Autumn is Here!
The change of the seasons has heralded delivery of our wood for using in the next 12 to 18 months. The weather couldn't have been worse! ...