I escaped the city some twenty years ago and bought a farm, I have been learning country living ever since. All the green fingers in the family belong to my partner, but the kitchen is mine. And so are the wild places for herb collecting - I love the traditional herbal lore and its use for the health, home and beauty needs. Crafts are also an interest of mine, particularly working with wood, clay an textiles, but I am still a beginner and eager to learn