Now Autumn is here, I’ve begun the process of clearing down my veg beds. Even on the smallest of plots, there can be a wide range of plants that need disposing of down, with some even provide a little challenge along the way. Just this year, I’ve worked up a sweat yanking out a well-rooted …
Our Aga is being serviced next week. Apparently, after an Aga is serviced, they have then switched on again for the Winter. This caused some consternation in our household. ‘It’s not even Autumn yet!’ I cried. ‘Yes it is,’ countered Ailsa, citing the astronomical calendar. She’s very good at evidence-based arguments. As it turns out, …
Recent posts on Real Men Sow have featured a theme of end-of-season reflection. I’ve looked at the good and bad of 2018, whether my massive squash plants were actually a hindrance and even pondering the reason for growing my own vegetables. There’s something else that has also got me reflecting too. I’ve not had to …
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