Monthly Archives: December 2019

A Country Walk

Posted on December 31, 2019 by midlifegardener

On Saturday we wake up back in Somerset after Christmas in Liverpool.  It is still mercifully dry overhead as I take the dog out for her walk.  She seems as happy to be wandering the lanes as I am.  Once … Continue reading →

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A Town Walk

Posted on December 31, 2019 by midlifegardener

The day after boxing day and everyone is feeling a little woozy and bloated – even the dog.  It has been a relaxing and comforting Christmas in Liverpool in which the presence of Ella in VB’s city centre apartment has … Continue reading →

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The Long Days are Coming

Posted on December 21, 2019 by midlifegardener

The soundtrack for the past few weeks has been a combination of the Eurythmics and Bob Dylan:  Here Comes The Rain Again, and it’s gonna be hard.  The rain fell again in the night, like gravel thrown against the window. … Continue reading →

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Food for thought

Posted on December 8, 2019 by midlifegardener

This week I finally managed to process my chillis and peppers. Most of the chillis went into a batch of sweet chilli jam with the rest being dried in the oven and then a radiator.  The green peppers were roasted … Continue reading →

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