26Feb
There’s some sort of conspiracy going on, I’m convinced! My husband is now resorting to some pretty underhand tactics to convince me that in fact, yes, we DO need that mini digger… So, as it’s...
Just-a-seedling Gardener
30Aug
As previously discussed in these pages, my husband’s approach to gardening is that of a toddler on a sugar rush – excited and rampant destruction. The delicate task of weeding is ‘boring’ and often leads...
22Jul
Well, it’s finally the end of the most difficult school year so far in my teaching experience, and sadly, my garden is telling the tale of my very long working hours right to the bitter end....
24Jun
The sun has FINALLY got his hat on. Hip hip hip hurray! After weeks of living in a swamp, it is so nice to finally cut the grass, tidy up and sit basking in the...
20May
So… can I be upgraded to intermediate yet? Exciting times ahead. Not only is there the wonderful news of various restrictions being lifted after the weekend, but I have kept my chili plant alive over...
19Nov
Well, this has been a fun year, hasn’t it? The first lock down, as irritating as it was, was at least accompanied by glorious sunshine and an opportunity to get in the garden. This new...
29Oct
Autumn: normally one of my favourite times of the year. It means I can stop panicking about stepping outside without factor 50 slapped all over me, and I am allowed to hide under baggy jumpers, that...
10Sep
So, is it all about quantity as a vegetable grower? Or does quality matter more? These are the lofty questions I, as a novice gardener, have been asking myself as I have enjoyed the glut...
06Aug
The garden is slowly being won back. We can now see the fencing all the way around the property, and some of the big tangles of brambles have been chopped down (my husband is enjoying...
16Jul
I hate mosquitos. They have now upped their game so that when I am bitten I get a huge swelling. Last year this led to me missing a school trip as my face exploded into...
18Jun
I have done it! I have grown basil from seed to such a size that it actually looks like a viable, usable basil plant. In fact – I have not one, but TWO pots of...
14May
Where has all the sunshine gone? It feels such a shame to be given a glimpse of nice weather only to have the cold winds of our usual British weather come back – not just...