I’ve been away. Not only that, I’ve time travelled! With the garden mostly under control it was the perfect time to have a bit of a holiday. For the keen gardener mid-winter really is the best time to take a break as there isn’t really a lot going on and besides – it is cold and miserable so who wouldn’t want to go somewhere tropical? … Continue reading Under the sun
Well to be honest I already knew, but Hubby the Un-Gardener genuinely had no idea. He hadn’t really given it much thought, but was of the misguided understanding that they grew underground. This time a couple of days ago (as I write) we found ourselves in a volcanic crater, on a stinking hot, yet humid day on the island of Moorea in Tahiti. It was … Continue reading So that’s how pineapple grows
I have discovered a perfectly good way to deal with the snails in my garden – serve them up on a plate. Um… Yeah… maybe. When someone else does it for you and they are barely recognisable from the slimy gastropods running rampant through a damp spring garden, and covered in a rich delicious garlic sauce then they are quite delightful. Although I’m not entire … Continue reading We ate snails
