Returning from a week of wild coastlines, haddock wraps, and wrestling with the garden. As I ebb and flow with my little blog, I'm hoping a relatively quiet summer will see me back on track.
Must admit I'm a little late to reading your latest Substack Gareth. I wanted a time when I could sit down and thoroughly digest and take it all in. So glad I did! Your photos of your travels are stunning. We have been fortunate to see a lot of the world, but, I always relish that homecoming. I freely admit there is still a lot of our own country I still have not visited.....and must! Your garden is a credit to you guys. Both inside and out and I always look forward to see what you've been collecting painting or who you've visited over on IG. Keep it coming Gareth, when you can. Love it!
Thank you for such engaging and delightful posts. As others have commented I feel I am along for the tour which is a good thing!! Being from California to hear your thoughts about Scotland brings such joy.
Perhaps some day we will get to visit this beautiful land and see the beauty ourselves.
You write so incredibly well that I feel as though I’m taking these trips too. The way you describe scenes, food, experiences leads the reader to believe they too are “in the moment”. Thank you xx
Forever adore your posts, your photography and *you*, Gareth! And glad to see a new post pop up in my feed 😊 But completely understand how life can get in the way. Sounds like a phenomenal break away and I bet the Highlands is quite literally the perfect place to switch off, zen out and bring a bit of calm to the mind again. Not to mention being the best place for an adventure - wish I could drag Ben up there!
Yes to the recipes (looking forward to attempting any bakes you post!), yes to the books… yes to sharing all the things!
100% agree with the Nigel Slater love - the way he writes, and speaks is almost ethereal. We actually discussed him lots on this writing weekend I went on - and how, as he wrote A Cook’s Book isolating alone during lockdown, you can almost feel him reaching out for connection through is words.
Thank you for such a lovely comment Mark - you're so kind. I've just listened - and subsequently bought - A Cook's Book. You really can - it's a great book.
When I moved north (and had a garden to create from scratch) I had to quickly learn what would not survive.
Strongly recommend you get your hands on a copy of "Garden Plants for Scotland" by Kenneth Cox & Raoul Curtis-Machin.
The book cost will be repaid multiple times in very short order by the money you do not spend on beautiful little things which will die, regardless of how much care and attention you lavish on them.
Delightful ramblings once again. I love to hear about your visits around Scotland. You were certainly lucky with the weather - it looked glorious. Looking forward to hearing about delights and disasters in your cooking, reading and listening (podcasts). Til next time x
Look forward to your ramblings and I also love a handkerchief tree 😊
Thank you Helen!
Must admit I'm a little late to reading your latest Substack Gareth. I wanted a time when I could sit down and thoroughly digest and take it all in. So glad I did! Your photos of your travels are stunning. We have been fortunate to see a lot of the world, but, I always relish that homecoming. I freely admit there is still a lot of our own country I still have not visited.....and must! Your garden is a credit to you guys. Both inside and out and I always look forward to see what you've been collecting painting or who you've visited over on IG. Keep it coming Gareth, when you can. Love it!
Thank you so much Bob, that's really kind of you to say.
Thank you for such engaging and delightful posts. As others have commented I feel I am along for the tour which is a good thing!! Being from California to hear your thoughts about Scotland brings such joy.
Perhaps some day we will get to visit this beautiful land and see the beauty ourselves.
Thank you so much!
You write so incredibly well that I feel as though I’m taking these trips too. The way you describe scenes, food, experiences leads the reader to believe they too are “in the moment”. Thank you xx
What a lovely comment Joanne, thank you so much!
Thank you for a wonderful read again. Your little holiday further North sounded wonderful.
I'm looking forward to reading about your cooking, books and podcasts. xx
Thank you so much Helen xx
Forever adore your posts, your photography and *you*, Gareth! And glad to see a new post pop up in my feed 😊 But completely understand how life can get in the way. Sounds like a phenomenal break away and I bet the Highlands is quite literally the perfect place to switch off, zen out and bring a bit of calm to the mind again. Not to mention being the best place for an adventure - wish I could drag Ben up there!
Yes to the recipes (looking forward to attempting any bakes you post!), yes to the books… yes to sharing all the things!
100% agree with the Nigel Slater love - the way he writes, and speaks is almost ethereal. We actually discussed him lots on this writing weekend I went on - and how, as he wrote A Cook’s Book isolating alone during lockdown, you can almost feel him reaching out for connection through is words.
Fingers crossed for a quiet summer! 🤞
Thank you for such a lovely comment Mark - you're so kind. I've just listened - and subsequently bought - A Cook's Book. You really can - it's a great book.
The Black Isle is beautiful! Loads to see around Fortrose and Rosemarkie, would highly recommend exploring and meandering through that area.
We drove through Fortrose - but on a day when most things were closed. But it looked charming and we will certainly be back!
ALWAYS love tour musings Gareth and ofcourse!!!its the shipping forcast,knew i recognised it lol xxx
Thank you so much!
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When I moved north (and had a garden to create from scratch) I had to quickly learn what would not survive.
Strongly recommend you get your hands on a copy of "Garden Plants for Scotland" by Kenneth Cox & Raoul Curtis-Machin.
The book cost will be repaid multiple times in very short order by the money you do not spend on beautiful little things which will die, regardless of how much care and attention you lavish on them.
Thank you so much - that sounds like great advice! Really appreciate it.
As Kim said love reading your ramblings. Such a beautiful place. Looking forward to more xx
Thank you!
Delightful ramblings once again. I love to hear about your visits around Scotland. You were certainly lucky with the weather - it looked glorious. Looking forward to hearing about delights and disasters in your cooking, reading and listening (podcasts). Til next time x
Thank you so much Kim!