“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.” James 5:7

Seeds are planted with hope, patiently watched and nurtured with care, the ‘fruits’ joyfully picked and harvested, enjoyed in a spectacular meal, beautifully preserved and meticulously stored… conjuring up visions of plenty like the fully stocked larder of a ‘hobbit’ home! and the beautiful traditional harvest displays…

Being out in the fields, along the hedgerows, the orchard or down in the vegetable patch there is nothing quite like the delight of foraging and harvesting – discovering the hidden treasure of fruits and vegetables bursting with flavour and colour – a real seasonal delight. The detailed thought and planning that goes into the sowing and reaping to achieve produce throughout the year is truly astounding – as well as the variety and choice of recipes to test out your culinary skills and savour the delicious ingredients and flavours. It truly is the time to give our thanks and praise to God the Creator and Provider, and for all the works His hands have done and continue to do. The fact that He open heartedly invites us and includes each of us to be a part of the miraculous process is a blessing in itself…