Monthly Archives: September 2018

Fudge: Forever Free

Posted on September 26, 2018 by midlifegardener

We are coming to the end of twelve months in which we have ridden an emotional roller-coasting and this week we hit another dip and sharp turn as we sadly bade farewell to our canine companion Fudge who, to coin … Continue reading →

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Hestercombe: a proper Designer Garden

Posted on September 19, 2018 by midlifegardener

On Sunday  I removed more of the front lawn to widen the border and plant the final Sweet Williams.  It is a small development I have been planning for a while as there is little room elsewhere for the Mrs … Continue reading →

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Autumn Approaches

Posted on September 13, 2018 by midlifegardener

Autumn came knocking this morning.  There was a sharpness in the air and a mist across the fields which reminded us of October breaks in a Monmouth farmhouse when we were younger. The greenhouse retains the fecund smells of summer, … Continue reading →

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Fresh Fruit (for Rotting Vegetables?)

Posted on September 6, 2018 by midlifegardener

Last week I was at the Old Place to check it was in good order for potential buyers wanting to view the property.  Setting aside my feelings on the impending sale of the family home (a home for me in … Continue reading →

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