THE MODERN MINT BLOG
Places To Buy Seed From…
Just a quick note to suggest a few places you might want to buy seed from. There are more, but …
The Foie Gras That Tastes Like Nature
Ethical Foie Gras? Is That A Real Thing? Foie gras – can it be ‘grown’ ethically? The video showing how this farmer works suggests it can… We first read about this in a book called The Third Plate by Dan Barber. I loved it and I love how Eduardo the farmer, who farms on the Dehesa in Spain, has a ‘take half leave half rule’. When talking about how the geese eat his olives… “They’re always quite fair. If you make sure the geese are relaxed and happy, you’ll be rewarded with the gift of fatty livers. That is God’s …
David Austin, Roses
David Austin, the Rose breeder and nurseryman, passed away the week before Christmas. You can read his obituary in the Guardian and I am sure there will be many more words about him published across the internet. Many of us have his English roses in our gardens, or have given them as presents to friends. We met him briefly in Shropshire during 2017, at his home, when afforded a tour behind the scenes of the David Austin Nursery. I have written about that visit here. The nursery itself is worth a visit in June for the collection of wild roses alone. …
Organic Bulbs 2017 – Now Out Of Stock
Sorry everyone, but we are now completely out of stock of our organic bulbs! You can find out here how they help the bees. And do join our mailing list to find out when we will have more, back in stock, for 2018. Many thanks nature lovers! Modern Mint