Tag Archives: Easter

Chicken Run II

Posted on April 20, 2015 by midlifegardener

The major event this Easter has been the return of Chickens to the estate.  After a few site meetings Jim had delivered the posts and wire and between us we had dug three-quarters of the way around the area to … Continue reading →

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Easter Rising

Posted on April 21, 2014 by midlifegardener

The Easter break has been kind for DIY and gardening.  With the weather poor in the first week of the holidays, it was no chore to be inside, though painting the kitchen was.  But with indoor work done, gardening has … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Gardens

Posted on April 12, 2013 by midlifegardener

Despite the Easter chills at home, we have managed to spend some time surveying some more warm weather gardens. Easter was spent in Cornwall – the Cornish Riviera I think is what they like to call it.  I always felt … Continue reading →

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Gold Star for one Hen

Posted on April 29, 2012 by midlifegardener

This week we had our first egg from our hens.  We have had them since Easter – 8th April – and our “point of lay” hybrids have been enjoying life at our expense for three weeks since then.  And not … Continue reading →

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Digging In

Posted on April 20, 2012 by midlifegardener

It rained today.  It was cold.  And I dug. Apart from planting radishes, broccoli, parsley, peas and rhubarb chard, I could not help myself digging one of the large herbaceous borders which is getting strangled with ground-ivy and elder. I … Continue reading →

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