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A garden is always a series of losses set against a few triumphs, like life itself – May Sarton I began this blog in the summer of 2019. My gardening and life experiences definitely echo May Sarton’s words! You can subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

I love eating fruit and veg, which is why for the past few years I’ve tried to grow some of my favourites. I’ve had great success with courgettes and this year is no exception. In the last couple of years I’ve managed to produce scraggy looking mange tout plants, bearing very few pods. I gave them… Read more

My goodness, I can’t believe it’s nearly 2 months since I’ve posted anything. I have been a tad busy though. I retired from paid employment in mid-June, but in the preceding couple of months I was heavily involved in the handover process. I’ve enjoyed a series of amazing retirement celebrations and gifts, which have left… Read more