Pumpkins are the classic winter ingredient. Seen on menus across the country, the are fabulous in soups, simply roasted atop polenta, or pickled and served with cheeses, pates and rillettes. We have so many come out of the garden, from butternut and onion squash, to the big blue skinned crown princes. They store well through the winter and we put them to good use throughout the colder months.

Though many keen gardeners may think of dandelions as a nuisance, they are edible and have many medicinal properties.

The humble stinging nettle has a rich history. It has long been believed that originally stinging nettles were brought to the UK by the Romans for use as a natural remedy to fight ailments caused by the cold.

The first step with the design of any of our bedrooms has been to select a herb or flower, inspiring our colour scheme and thematic of the room.