Monthly Archives: July 2012

We should label things

Posted on July 27, 2012 by midlifegardener

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore had – as their alter egos Derek and Clive – an expletive-laden conversation regarding the lack of labelling on important household items (such as motorbikes and sunglasses – getting them mixed up can be awkward, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Say What You See

Posted on July 17, 2012 by midlifegardener

Prince Charles has been ridiculed in the past for his admission that he talks to his plants to encourage growth.  Looking over my desolated veg patch this week, if HRH had had a look he could have been forgiven for … Continue reading →

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Blighted

Posted on July 14, 2012 by midlifegardener

My depiction of war in the garden and use of historical references – such as the clearances –  sprang to mind on Wednesday as I walked down the garden to see two thirds of the potatoes had been struck down … Continue reading →

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Garden Clearances Continue

Posted on July 4, 2012 by midlifegardener

After our last report, we are sorry to report that further damage has been sustained to the veg patch.  Well – mainly to the Old Man’s patch.  We noticed that most of our brussels, broccoli and purple sprouting had taken … Continue reading →

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