Tag Archives: weeding

Garden tour

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Gary

Well, the rain seems to have gone. Today we had a lot of sun distributed between the grey clouds and quite chilly wind. It felt good to be once more working in the garden with the sun to warm me … Continue reading →

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Marmalade torpedo

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Gary

How quickly things revert. One day you’re traipsing around the beautiful bits of France and the next you’re ankle deep in weeds making up for it. Two weeks neglect is a long time for a weed. Even without rain. Actually, … Continue reading →

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Waiting and weeding

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Gary

Emma does this thing where she runs up to other dogs and invites them to play. She runs up to them (but not too close), goes down on her front legs, wagging her tail like an aircraft prop and barks. … Continue reading →

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Everything’s coming up…

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Gary

Years ago, a wild, self sown (probably by birds) rose started growing in front of the holly tree. We left it to do it’s thing, being fond of roses of all types. It has always grown tall and luxurious, healthy … Continue reading →

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Giant cushion

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Gary

Mirinda has decided that we need everything giant-sized. She bought a yoga mat a few days ago which turned out to be an exercise mat. While it’s obviously very comfortable, being three times as thick as a yoga mat, it … Continue reading →

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Summer? Pah!

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Gary

Today was memorable for the rain and the wind. And the drop in the temperature. It was grey and miserable for most of the day, preventing any work in the garden until very late. The puppies were a bit distressed … Continue reading →

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The hedge bed – year 3

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Gary

I realised, this morning, that a year ago, I wrote about the progress of the hedge bed which runs along the fence between us and Dave and Gail. It’s where the hedge used to be. Looking at the photographs almost … Continue reading →

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My dog; my thigh

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Gary

Ever since damaging my knee, I’ve not really made much of an effort in the garden. I blame the fact that I’ve not really been able to bend it. As a consequence, the garden has gone a bit mental. Add … Continue reading →

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Candlestick maker?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gary

I haven’t walked home from the station since leaving for Oz so, this morning, it was a wonderful opportunity to catch up on the changes wrought since early May. Generally I walk back via Gostrey Meadow, across the Central car … Continue reading →

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Essential gardening

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Gary

Today was spent, almost exclusively, in the garden (I’m going to ache tomorrow), as I made a start repairing the weed drenched hot border. The weather, at first, didn’t shine kindly on me. Actually it didn’t shine at all, a … Continue reading →

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