Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Garden in Late Spring

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Francis Pryor

In a normal year the second half of May is to all intents and purposes part of summer. But not this year – oh no, certainly not this year… As I write, bitter north-easterly winds, sharp showers and even thunderstorms … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Anthriscus sylvestris, black poplar, Bog primulae, cow parsley, keck, Populus nigra, Primula beesiana, Primula bulleesiana, Primula bulleyana, Wisteria sinensis | Leave a comment

Britain and Europe: The Long View

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Francis Pryor

Followers of this blog will know that one of my pet hates is the obsession modern politicians have with short-termism. And hence the name of this blog: In the Long Run. Over the past few months my posts have mostly … Continue reading →