This weekend saw a return to the nursery at Great Dixter to buy plants for the newly rejuvenated garden. A wander around the gardens is compulsory for this Busman’s Holiday shopper. It seems like every corner, every pot, every border … Continue reading
We’ve had a virtual wander around and chatted to my allotment neighbours, oohed and ahhed (hopefully), taken in the views, wondered why the hell we all do it and are secretly thankful you are not as nutty as we are to garden … Continue reading
Ding Ding! All Aboard !! We’re taking the walking bus today, a pleasure trip. OK you know where we’re heading don’t you? ….. over the last couple of years you’ve seen plenty of photos of the allotment and I thought … Continue reading
“Why should I not publish my diary? I have often seen reminiscences of people I have never even heard of, and I fail to see – because I do not happen to be a ‘Somebody’ – why my diary should … Continue reading
British gardener and broadcaster Christine Walkden on BBC Radio 4 the other week spoke passionately about gardening and growing but what really grabbed my attention were her comments about sowing seeds; she drew a parallel with growing and the need to look … Continue reading
“Ice that forms in the shape of a narrow cone hanging point down. It usually forms when liquid water from a sheltered or heated source comes in contact with below-freezing air and freezes more or less rapidly as it flows.” … Continue reading
The sound of tributaries rushingly contributing The scent of the Savoy – Fundue, Raclette and Tartiflette The crunch of snow underfoot Thunderous mountain machinery Steamy cafes, funky furnishings Of flocons dancing before you Rosy cheeks and dripping noses The sound … Continue reading
Check ! . “Passport, tickets, money ” is our mantra when we have packed our bags, paid the bills, sorted what needs to be sorted urgently, key’s in hand closing the door and the holiday starts. The logic being that as long as … Continue reading
