Today was my last day at Cliffe. As expected it was heady mix of tears and treats, fun and goodbyes. We toured the garden and discussed the occupants, we drank coffee and discussed the good times. We talked about the future and reminisced about the past. Returning to the Potting Shed after lunch at Hero’s house we discovered a plastic container on the doorstep. Within this mysterious container were definitely (not probably) the best muffins in the whole wide world. After a long debate as to where these scrumptious cakes could have come from, Hero, as clever as ever, suggested the clue might lie within and we should eat every one to find the answer. This was either an ingenious act of martydom or a cunning plan towards gluttony, not really sure. After some intensive detective work the perpetrator was discovered and TT was found guilty on all charges. What a star and a reminder of not only the amazing people I have worked with over the last 8 years but also the many wonderful people I have met because of the garden. Proof that there are enough good guys out there to kick the bad ones into touch. Hopefully I have told the ones that matter what I feel about them. If not, forgive me, I always meant to.
So the disco balls were packed up and I climbed the hill to give the medlar one last hug and a few words of farewell. It has been good, very good. Thank you.
Off The Edge Gardening 
I feel I am intruding on your last day but wanted to say, Good luck with what you do next, I hope there are nice folk and cake.
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You aren’t intruding at all, thank you and any cake will be reported!
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Whatever the weather, you always made me feel sunny when I came to visit. You will be deeply missed. Hope the disco ball finds a worthy home and that your adventures continue to delight us with as much humour and pathos as they have so far. And you know where I am if you ever need some Medlar lovin’. Or some yummy cakes (or indeed – cheese scones!). Love and fairy-dust!
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Thank you MF, so many happy memories ready to make some new ones now. x
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Nice folk and cake are essential for happy gardeners! All the best in your new adventures.
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They are and that is what I plan to surround myself with! Hopefully one of my adventures might involve a trip to visit the famous Malvern Maid.
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Infamous, please, not famous. I don’t want the paparazzi!
Looking forward to your visit.
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Ah, the medlar and the good people and friends, that’s all we can take with us in our journeys 😉
Hello to a new adventure!
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It just has to be done!
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We only have one life (I suppose) so get out there and make the the best of it!
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One of my mottos – ‘As one door closes, another will open’. All good wishes for whatever awaits you through the new door and I hope it includes cakes and muffins and making new friends. Thank you for your welcome and generosity while you were at Cliffe, so much appreciated.
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Thank you Tina, but it is easy to be welcoming to wonderful people 🙂
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Fairy dust and good luck in your newest adventure! You will be missed.
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Thank you, can’t wait to get started on all my new gardens.
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