Not all that glitters is gold

I’ve been a round the gardening block for ages, and I’ve learnt things.  Many things.  But still I fall into traps, make mistakes and don’t follow my own advice.  One of the things I say often to many people – ‘if you don’t like it don’t grow it!’  That is why I have a large bed of kidney beans for yummy and delicious winter chilli … Continue reading Not all that glitters is gold

Butternutty

The sun feels so warm against my face as I work in the garden and it feels so lovely.  But the sharp breeze and the chill in the shade quickly reminds me winter isn’t all that far way.  Normally I fight this seasonal change kicking and screaming from a state of denial.  Not this year.  I just want to put this whole sorry affair behind … Continue reading Butternutty