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In the Green Mid Winter

Posted on December 23, 2025 by midlifegardener

The Winter Solstice. Eight and a half thousand people gathered to see the sun rise behind the Heel Stone and send its first rays into the heart of Stonehenge on the shortest day of the year.We assume the Ancients celebrated … 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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Flower Power

Posted on October 13, 2024 by midlifegardener

Mrs B bought some Russet apples last week, which brought to mind a picture I have of my mother sorting russet apples on the lawn at the old place, around 1984.  Crops of fruit were always impressive with my parents … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings

Posted on January 18, 2024 by midlifegardener

January offers promise, after the bittersweet New Year when we tend to look back at everything we omitted to do in the previous 12 months.  When looking for promise in the depths of a wet winter, the garden is a … 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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