One good thing about growing older is ..... nope, I'm struggling. One thing about growing older is that the physical graft of professional, full-time gardening becomes harder. An obvious insight but one I mention nevertheless as it has become increasingly noticeable during my working day. My back aches more than it used to, my joints … Continue reading Greyer Hair, Whiter Finger
White Finger
Cutting Back
Though it doesn't officially start until tomorrow, autumn has crept up on me these past couple of weeks. Low sun and pale mist greet me when I arrive - soon the mist down here in the valley will be heavier: cold, dense and wet. Dock seed-heads (of which there are far too many) sparkle with … Continue reading Cutting Back
The Anxious Gardener 