Monthly Archives: March 2016

Planting starts

Posted on March 29, 2016 by midlifegardener

Good Friday was exactly that in terms of weather and we headed for the garden like a herd of heifers let out in a new field.  Even JB Jr was involved and we cleaned the big  greenhouse in next to … Continue reading →

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Hunters, Gatherers and Cultivators

Posted on March 25, 2016 by midlifegardener

Mrs B – despite being primarily vegetarian – has started looking for more pigs to raise for slaughter.  Every week she looks through the Blackmore Vale magazine scanning the pages for houses (which we are never likely to buy), puppies … Continue reading →

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Little Surprises?

Posted on March 17, 2016 by midlifegardener

So last Sunday I did not really get much done and the next week has not been much better. But the sun has finally broken through.  I took my leggy tomatoes out to the greenhouse to man up and fend … Continue reading →

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Looking to spring

Posted on March 6, 2016 by midlifegardener

Back from half term we have had some frosts in Somerset which has knocked everything a little. I actually brought my sweet peas in from the greenhouse just in case they get nipped by the frost.  The temperatures did not … Continue reading →

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