Tag Archives: nature

Not Going Cheap in the Sales

Posted on January 14, 2026 by midlifegardener

January means planning the spring planting but these days, fewer seed catalogues are landing on my doormat.  Either the postal service is getting worse, or the seed companies are going electronic.  Either way, instead of browsing catalogues, nowadays I am … Continue reading →

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Midlife Latin

Posted on July 6, 2025 by midlifegardener

This week’s Cultural Wednesday took Mrs B and me to Barrington Court.  Our first visit to Barrington was with Josh, so it felt apt to be here on what would have been his 33rd birthday.  I remember enjoying wandering around … Continue reading →

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Badger’s Book at Bedtime

Posted on April 13, 2025 by midlifegardener

It is Pablo we must thank for the fact that we own a dachshund.  When Josh slept over at his colleague’s house after a “Thursday is the New Friday” drinks session got a bit out of hand, it was Pablo … Continue reading →

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Garden Clearances Continue

Posted on July 4, 2012 by midlifegardener

After our last report, we are sorry to report that further damage has been sustained to the veg patch.  Well – mainly to the Old Man’s patch.  We noticed that most of our brussels, broccoli and purple sprouting had taken … Continue reading →

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