Bocombe Mill Cottage

An organic garden with
a long circular walk in North West Devon

Bocombe Mill Cottage, Bocombe,
Near Clovelly, Devon
EX39 5PH

Phone:
01237 451293

Owners:
Chris Butler & David Burrows

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Most Recent Entries

Looking Good 16 September 2019	posted: 15/9/2019 at 07:58:21
As mentioned last week, this wonderful Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odorata) “Cupani” is a charming plant for almost any garden. It’s been flowering continuously on our House Terrace since May. No ... Read More

Looking Good 9 September 2019	posted: 8/9/2019 at 09:22:05
What’s been Looking Good since May…..? Flowers continuously….? Has a delightful scent…? And blooms can be picked for a vase without affecting the plant….? Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odorata) “Cupani” The plant ... Read More

Looking Good 2 September 2019	posted: 3/9/2019 at 10:19:32
A new metrological season started yesterday… Autumn. The time of year for new colours to unfold in the leaves of trees (plus shrubs & herbaceous perennials). To the rear ... Read More

Looking Good 26 August 2019	posted: 26/8/2019 at 07:02:17
We’re glad we can offer folk the chance to visit our large and varied garden via the National Garden Scheme (NGS). The new inhabitants of a local, Victorian mansion visited ... Read More

Looking Good 19 August 2019	posted: 20/8/2019 at 07:09:23
We’ve had friends guessing that a new late summer treasure is a salvia, but it’s Strobilanthes atropurpurea. From Northern India, this is a handsome and unusual plant. A sturdy dome of ... Read More

Looking Good 12 August 2018	posted: 12/8/2019 at 20:33:40
Our grass is growing at an alarming rate right now! The ample rainfall and reasonable temperatures have at last given the grass a spurt. We mow an acre around our ... Read More

Looking Good 7 August 2019	posted: 6/8/2019 at 19:50:19
A smashing potato harvest this year! Often in the past wet summers have led to potato blight setting in, ending the growth of our potato crop. Growing potatoes in the ... Read More

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