Tag Archives: dogs

Migrant Hostile

Posted on August 23, 2025 by midlifegardener

It seems every garden needs a dog these days.  It is a trend led by Monty Don, who took it to another level this year by creating a garden for the Chelsea Flower Show that was designed for, and by, … Continue reading →

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Ella Bella

Posted on September 25, 2024 by midlifegardener

On Sunday we took an afternoon walk on Cadbury Castle, a place that stirs so many memories for us.  Sunday was particularly evocative as it was the first time we had rambled up the iron age fort since our lovely … Continue reading →

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“My Sniffy Dog will find your biscuit”

Posted on March 6, 2024 by midlifegardener

Billy’s Beetle, by Mick Inkpen, was a favourite bedtime book for our kids when they were young, or perhaps I mean it was a favourite of mine, as reading it out loud was so much fun.  Whether the little ones … Continue reading →

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There’s No Smoke

Posted on August 21, 2019 by midlifegardener

Mrs B has been a member of the Village Facebook Group for some time and has been ahead of the curve when it comes to local gossip / news. So I decided it was time I gained access to the … Continue reading →

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The Dog Days are Never Over

Posted on November 19, 2017 by midlifegardener

The tail end of the summer and into the autumn and we are consuming the results of all our previous efforts .  And it is good to get out and do some harvesting or simply get out and about in … Continue reading →

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A walk with a view #1

Posted on May 27, 2015 by midlifegardener

In homage to one of my former school colleagues who now goes under the nom d’instagram of “Albertojonz” I thought I would record the simple pleasure that comes from an early morning walk with the dogs. On Instagram Mr Jonz … Continue reading →

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Stonemouth

Posted on May 19, 2014 by midlifegardener

With new life in the spring air, death is on the agenda once again in the garden.  We lost four of our hens the other day as a fox (or foxes) took three away and left one fatally injured.  The … Continue reading →

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