Actually we didn’t dash, we dawdled, but Trolley Dawdle doesn’t sound quite as good. The rain was doing its best to scupper all hope of any gardening, so Max’s Dad and myself resorted to Plan B. B stands for “better”, that is “better shopping”. This was our first visit of the year to Marwood HillContinue reading “Trolley Dash”
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Prickly
As far as prickly days go, and there is no doubt that is exactly what today was, it was a good one. At Bill and Benjamina’s, a month or so ago, men with machines carved through brambles at irregular heights before dashing off in their white van to some other garden needy of petrol andContinue reading “Prickly”
Nearly
Today it was nearly summer.
Six on Saturday – Time Travel
Today, Saturday 24 March 2018, I am on a secret mission with several other SoS-ers. It is thanks to the magic of time travel and WordPress scheduling I am able to bring you my contribution this week. Take a look at our leader The Propmeister‘s blog and all will be revealed about what Six onContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Time Travel”
Zing
More zing less words.
Mode d’Emploi
From this day forward there is to be an alteration to clause 3.7(a) of my constitution, my contract of business, my mode d’emploi. Amendments are in bold. 3.7 (a) All prospective employers must have at least one of the following items in order to entertain the gardener: a daft but adorable dog, good jokes, anContinue reading “Mode d’Emploi”
Thief
I haven’t had many job interviews, and not one single proper PowerPoint presentation/isometric testing/raft building/tap dancing interrogation. But I have heard tales. Scary tales. Mostly I have stumbled upon jobs, my prospective employers were either desperate or didn’t care who they employed as they were off to South America on the next boat. A bitContinue reading “Thief”
Hope
Not today’s photo, in fact it is ancient history, taken at the beginning of last week. I spotted this little monster happily scoffing the flowers of one of my ever-flowering osteospermums. Potential for Six on Saturday, I thought, if I ever get around to taking any more pictures. Which I didn’t. Since then all hasContinue reading “Hope”
Peeping Primrose
A distinct feeling of déjà vu.
Six on Saturday No Show – Excuse
I blame Bertie.
Off The Edge Gardening 