Weald and Downland Open Air Museum

[Jesse]

I went to the W&D Open Air Museum today and despite the frequent downpours of rain it was a lovely day out. I particularly enjoyed seeing the traditional victorian gardens. Crammed full with poppies, foxgloves and an array of veg and herbs, not to mention the fruit trees. Only when I got there did I remember that I left my camera at home so sorry, no pictures. I successfully avoided all temptation to buy any plants, well more likely because I had my hands full and couldn't possibly carry anything more. Bought some freshly milled flour (milled on site by their lovely restored water mill) so will be making some home made bread this weekend. Also bought a book titled "Food for Free" by Richard Mabey. Got lots of information and recipes about all the edible things growing wild and it is categorised by season which makes things easy, the autumn section looks particularly intersting so will have a good read tonight. If you're ever in the area I can recommend a visit, if you do a google you will find their website for more info.

[Jesse]