Blog : 19th June 2020
A stitch in time
Lady Emma Barnard recounts how Parham’s fine collection of needlework reveals a touching insight into what life was like for young girls during the 17th and 18th centuries and also later during the Great War.
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Blog : 16th June 2020
Roses in June – how to look after your blooms
Parham’s Assistant Head Gardener Tim Miles explains how to care for your roses this month.
Blog : 16th June 2020
Big Kitchen Recipes – Smoked ricotta, spinach and radish open sandwich
In the third of our monthly series of seasonal recipes, Parham’s chef Neil Rusbridger creates a delightful open sandwich with homemade ricotta and homegrown spinach and radishes.
Blog : 6th May 2020
Big Kitchen Recipes – Asparagus ribbon salad with fresh herbs and roasted avocado dressing
In the second of our monthly series of seasonal recipes, Parham’s chef Neil creates an extremely easy and deliciously light summery salad with raw asparagus.
Blog : 6th May 2020
Memories of wartime in lockdown at Parham
The last time that Parham was in a comparable situation to the current pandemic was during the Second World War. Lady Emma Barnard reveals how she finds echoes of those days everywhere, including some surprising wartime rediscoveries.
Blog : 30th April 2020
It’s prime time for seed sowing
Parham’s Head Gardener Erika Packard explains why now is prime time for seed sowing and reveals her methods for ensuring successful propagation.
Blog : 8th April 2020
Parham in times of adversity
Lady Emma Barnard recounts how this Elizabethan family home has survived two world wars and centuries of tumult to become a symbol of hope.