The "Violent Veg" have arrived

We've been trying to get hold of these hilarious cards for months (it's a long story) but the Violent Veg range has finally arrived. Becky & I have never laughed so much loading them onto the site ... and they're flying off the shelves already!

New website goes live

After months of hardwork, we have launched our upgraded website today. We hope you enjoy the slightly more modern layout and some extra search facilities. What a relief that it's working OK (although there are still a few wrinkles to iron out) but we're not quite sure why we thought it would be a good idea to changeover in the middle of our busiest week of the year!

Advent calendars & press coverage for orchardcards

Our full range of advent calendars for 2008 are now on the website, and we are delighted to be featuring in the Advent round-ups in both the Telegraph Magazine (Sat 22nd November) and the Times Magazine (Sat 29th November).

Nice testimonial 25-09-08

"Just received my cards only ordered yesterday. FANTASTIC selection. Thank you." Mrs J.B.

Island of Mull

We've just returned from a magical holiday at Carsaig, on the south coast of the Ross of Mull. Everything about the week was brilliant ... the sun shone continually whilst the rest of the country was soaked, the house was gorgeous, the scenery and geology are stunning, and otters live on the beach below the house. Here are Kate and Richard, on the basalt columns outside Fingal's Cave on Staffa.

Nice testimonial 12-08-08

"Thank you very much for, as always, super service. Delighted with my cards." Mrs J.M.

New member of the family

Ness arrived on Monday, to live with us on loan, and I'm going to be able to ride regularly again for the first time in 20 years! As you can see, she's absolutely beautiful, 16.1hh, a thoroughbred/Irish Draught cross and about 14 years old ... I just can't believe my luck!