Off we wandered to Brittany over February half term. We had a delicious ten days there, it rained, snowed and the sun shone. We had a small tree delivery during our visit and started to plant our little orchard, we managed to buy some heirloom varieties one of which was a Peasgood Nonsuch (what a fantastic name!). I bought Andy one for Chirstmas a few years ago but it was left fruiting its little heart out at the bungalow and it was always a regret that we were unable to move it to France so it was just a little bit excited that we were able to find and buy another tree. We also planted a Cambridge Cage, Keswick Codlin, Summer Sun cherry, Kidds Orange Red and moved a plum tree from the existing orchard which is to become the goat paddock.
I digress - the title of this post is Patrice's Place. Patrice's Place is the barn and land across the road from our house and not surprisingly wher Patrice once lived! As of 14th February Patrice's Place belongs to us. It is a small piece of land with a barn, two ruins and a pig sty. We have plans for this little piece of Kermin which we will no doubt fill you in on soon but for now here are a few piccies ( I do realise you will probably think we are bonkers when you see pics but we are delighted with our purchase).
The barn is on the left and the roofless ruins on the right are to become a walled garden. Oh the excitement, the extravagence, a real luxury - our very own walled garden.
Andy opening the door of OUR barn.
Time to relax and celebrate maneuvering our way through the French legal system.
Toodle pip for now, Beccy xx
