The bright side of Spring
There’s so much to celebrate when spring arrives. Plants that have been dormant over winter burst into life and others that have shown little enthusiasm for growth positively thrum with … Continue reading
Would you like a celebrity with that, Madam?
We can’t buy anything these days without some kind of celebrity endorsement. Am I alone in feeling irritated by that? I noticed a billboard today advertising a new line of … Continue reading
How to bag a bargain
‘Who wants the last one?’ ‘Last what?’ ‘Half a lamb.’ The farmer pointed at a massive slab of meat, piled into a tray and covered with cling film. The top … Continue reading
Patience
One of the essential virtues of any gardener would surely have to be patience. Plants take time to grow: a simple, singular truth. I know this. I’ve been gardening for … Continue reading
Strawberries in the Desert 
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