The Asterion JournalHow we work well, make well and live well. Explore All Our Workshops Join The Branch | Our Weekly Letter Upcoming Courses at Asterion & Co. in Leigh-on-Mendip, Somerset Featured The Heritage Fruit Garden in Summer: Stone Fruit Pruning for Health and Flavour. |Saturday 27th June 2026 The Bird Who Sat for a Portrait: Painting a Bird of Prey from Life. | Thursday 2nd July 2026 Sweet, Sliced & Boxed: Creating a Sculptural Woodcut Fruit Triptych in a Box Frame. | Thursday 16th July 2026 The Life of Herbs: A Summer Day Workshop. | Saturday 18th July 2026 Pruning with Precision: One-Day Masterclass on Upkeep and Renovation. | Tuesday 1st September 2026 Good Things in Threes: Painting a Trio of Vegetables from the Kitchen Garden. | Tuesday 15th September 2026 View All 2026 Courses Join The Branch A weekly letter from Asterion & Co. for curious people who enjoy gardens, creativity, craftsmanship and doing things well, together. Seasonal inspiration from SomersetRecipes from the kitchen gardenWorkshops, gatherings & Open DaysThoughtful ideas worth sharing Email Address Join The Branch By signing up, you consent to us sending you emails You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emailsWe will never share your details with third partiesRead our privacy policy Welcome to The Branch.Keep an eye on your inbox for seasonal inspiration, upcoming gatherings and thoughtful notes from Asterion & Co.In the meantime, follow along on Instagram for daily glimpses from the gardens, workshops and life in Somerset.Follow: @asterionandco