Word for 2020:Β  Overcomer

Things haven’t been off to a great start.Β  2019 ended promising with the early discovery and treatment of the Tomato Potato Psyllid.Β  Last year, due to the holidays I found it too late and I fought a brave and brutal battle, but one by one my tomato plants succumbed to its enemy and I was left without a tomato harvest as they had barely found … Continue reading Word for 2020:Β  Overcomer

It’s never too late

Three hundred and fifty five days ago I publicly declared that I was going to conquer my incompetence with citrus trees and vowed to keep one alive.Β Β  I’ve killed so many over the years that my reputation proceeds me and when I wander the tree aisle of the garden centre all the lemons and limes quake with fear.Β Β Β  I just keep trying and applying my … Continue reading It’s never too late

Navel Gazing

Ok I’ve put it off far too long.Β  I need clarity.Β  I need resolutions.Β  This January is drifting off from its New Year’s mooring and 2016 has set sail.Β  I appear to be dithering about on the gangway wondering what I should do to enhance my trip.Β  I know I am going somewhere this year, but how am I going to do it with style, … Continue reading Navel Gazing

I haven’t forgotten my goals.

While in a completely relaxed state of mind I plotted and planned to become more sustainable this year as my New Years Resolution.Β  Then I announced it to all and sundry. Β So now I have to see this through to the end of the year.Β  Normally my resolutions are started with a whiz and a bang and then promptly forgotten, but they were more made … Continue reading I haven’t forgotten my goals.